Reach
Strange Occurrence Lyrics
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Coming down over your body?
Whisper the promise
Let the joy so holy (sight and dreams)
One million crash tries
Spread your wings but you can't fly
No one cares 'cause they all sit back and stare
The whole world applauds you
Who will look into time when history cries?
I'm reaching higher, Heaven's gates are open wide
Touch the sky
It may take some time to forgive my mind, so tell me
When in this life?
Hear the voice call?
You take a step and then you take a fall
Water valleys guard the righteous on dry ground
Following their white cloud
So ride the boat up
I'm a worldwide flash flood
My disbelief only causes me pain and grief
This was my last shot
My very last try
We run so far just to catch each other
You reach so far, we've got to run away
Do you believe?
The lyrics of Strange Occurrence's song "Reach" seem to convey a sense of yearning to find something spiritual or meaningful. The song begins by asking if the listener can "feel it coming down over your body," which could be interpreted as a reference to divine or spiritual energy. The lyrics then speak of whispering a promise, potentially to oneself or to a higher power, and searching for a joy that is "sight and dreams."
The following lines seem to express frustration with the pursuit of this spiritual goal, with references to "one million crash tries" and the inability to fly despite spreading one's wings. The lyrics suggest that despite this struggle, no one else seems to care, as they all sit back and stare. The whole world may even applaud when someone reaches their goal, but the question is asked of who will look into time when history cries - suggesting that what really matters is not individual success, but the larger impact we have on the world.
The chorus of the song seems to offer a sense of hope, with the singer saying that they are "reaching higher" and that "Heaven's gates are open wide." They exhort the listener to "touch the sky" and keep striving, even if it takes time to forgive their own mind. The lyrics continue with references to water valleys and white clouds, potentially alluding to biblical or mythological stories.
Overall, the lyrics of "Reach" seem to be a meditation on the difficulty of finding spiritual fulfillment in a world that often seems indifferent or unhelpful. The song offers a sense of hope, though, as the singer encourages listeners to keep reaching for the sky and not give up on their pursuit of meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you feel it
Do you sense the thing I am talking about?
Coming down over your body?
Is it descending on your body right now?
Whisper the promise
Secretly make a declaration to me
Let the joy so holy (sight and dreams)
Allow the pure happiness of enlightenment, insight and dreams to flow through you.
One million crash tries
Numerous efforts ending in failure.
Spread your wings but you can't fly
You want to let go but you are not able to.
No one cares 'cause they all sit back and stare
Nobody takes action or responsibility because they are all just observing.
The whole world applauds you
Everyone is praising you for your accomplishments.
Who will look into time when history cries?
Who will investigate or reflect upon history's sorrowful moments?
I'm reaching higher, Heaven's gates are open wide
I am moving closer to the spiritual realm and I am greeted with welcome and openness
Touch the sky
Connect with the limitless and expansive sky above
It may take some time to forgive my mind, so tell me
I may need a while to pardon myself mentally, so inform me
When in this life?
What moment during our experience on earth?
Hear the voice call?
Can you hear the voice calling out?
You take a step and then you take a fall
You progress and then stumble back down
Water valleys guard the righteous on dry ground
Water sources protect the virtuous even on land with scarce water.
Following their white cloud
Evidently keeping up with their leading cloud.
So ride the boat up
Thus ride the boat upwards high
I'm a worldwide flash flood
I am a global phenomenon of urgent intensity.
My disbelief only causes me pain and grief
My mistrust only offers me agony and sorrow
This was my last shot
This was my last attempt
My very last try
My ultimate effort
We run so far just to catch each other
We run rather far looking to catch each other
You reach so far, we've got to run away
You extend to inconceivable distances, hence we must escape
Do you believe?
Do you have faith?
Contributed by Christopher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Iloroseharris7828
yup the bald dude is my dad, tj! I love you
@TageKaliandrino
I like the guitar in this.
@diggtech
Do you know how long I've been searching for this song?! Since I lost the CD (compilation album) this song has always stuck with me.
@edwinmusic3727
Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =)
@zackreynolds746
Cover of the CD looks like a late 90’s boy band album.lol
Still,great song! Blast from the past