The Way
Stoneberry Lyrics
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To the earth
Don't know the way
Birds flying high
At night
Don't know the way
It lasts
Don't know the way
Get you
To the top
Up
To the top
Up
To the top
Up
To the top
Up
To the top
Up
To the top
Up
To the
Fifteen steps down
To the ground
Don't know the way
Time is going by
My life
Don't know the way
On top
Get you on top
On top
Get you on top
On top
To the top
Up
To the top
Up
To the top
Up
To the top
Up
To the top
Up
To the top
Up
To the
The lyrics to Stoneberry's song "The Way" speak to the confusion and uncertainty that can come with navigating the path in life. The repetition of "Heaven to the earth, don't know the way" suggests a longing for guidance or direction from something greater than oneself. It portrays a sense of searching for meaning and purpose, unsure of how to find it.
The mention of birds flying high at night further amplifies this notion of being lost or disoriented. Birds, known for their ability to navigate effortlessly through the skies, are typically associated with freedom and direction. However, in this context, even they don't know the way, emphasizing the overall theme of uncertainty.
The line "I don't know how long it lasts, don't know the way" highlights the fleeting nature of time and the fear of not being able to find one's path before it's too late. It expresses a sense of urgency and the desire to figure things out before time runs out.
The repetition of "Get you to the top, up to the top" suggests a longing for success or reaching a higher level, but again, the specific way to achieve this remains unknown. This could symbolize the pursuit of personal goals or aspirations, and the frustration of not having a clear roadmap for how to attain them.
Overall, "The Way" by Stoneberry captures the uncertainty and longing for direction that many people experience as they navigate through life, searching for meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven to the earth
The juxtaposition between the divine and the mundane, symbolizing the struggle to find a spiritual path in the physical world.
To the earth
The contrast of reaching for higher realms while being grounded in earthly existence, emphasizing the difficulty of finding one's way.
Don't know the way
Expressing a sense of uncertainty and confusion, acknowledging the lack of knowledge or guidance in navigating through life.
Birds flying high
Symbolizing freedom and aspiration, representing the desire to rise above limitations and find a direction.
At night
Highlighting the challenges faced in darkness or times of uncertainty, where the way forward is obscured.
I don't know how long
Conveying a sense of temporal ambiguity, suggesting the unknown duration of the journey or the search for purpose.
It lasts
Acknowledging the existence of a journey or quest, but uncertain about its longevity or endurance.
Get you to the top
Promising the achievement of success or reaching a desired destination, portraying the pursuit of personal growth or fulfillment.
Up
Emphasizing the direction of ascension or progress, signifying the aim to elevate oneself in life.
Fifteen steps down
Depicting the descent or setback experienced in the journey, highlighting the obstacles or setbacks encountered along the way.
To the ground
Referring to the point of departure or starting point, emphasizing the distance to be covered in order to find the desired path.
Time is going by
Signifying the passage of time, suggesting the urgency in finding the way and the potential for missed opportunities.
My life
Personalizing the journey, indicating the individual's search for direction and purpose in their own existence.
On top
Symbolizing the state of achievement or fulfillment, representing a desired state of being in control and succeeding.
Get you on top
Reiterating the possibility of reaching the pinnacle of success, encouraging perseverance and determination in finding the way.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Антон Ратушный
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