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Across The Universe
Studio 99 Lyrics

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Words are flowing out like
Endless rain into a paper cup
They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe.
Pools of sorrow waves of joy
Are drifting through my opened mind
Possessing and caressing me.

Jai Guru Deva. Om

Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Images of broken light, which
Dance before me like a million eyes,
They call me on and on across the universe.
Thoughts meander like a
Restless wind inside a letter box
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe.

Jai Guru Deva. Om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Sounds of laughter, shades of life
Are ringing through my opened ears
Inciting and inviting me.
Limitless undying love, which
Shines around me like a million suns,
It calls me on and on across the universe

Jai Guru Deva.
Jai Guru Deva.
Jai Guru Deva.
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song "Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup" creates a vivid imagery of words being written or spoken, disappearing into thin air like water in a paper cup. The lyrics that slip away across the universe seem to express the complex and abstract nature of thoughts that come and go, like waves of joy and pools of sorrow. The song conveys the idea of being possessed and caressed by these ever-moving thoughts.

The phrase "Jai Guru Deva. Om" is a chant often used in Hindu and Buddhist practices. The repetitive use of this chant seems to symbolize a spiritual awakening, as the singer comes to the realization that nothing is going to change his/her world. The second and third verse of the song continue to express the transience of thoughts and images, even as they call out to the singer "on and on across the universe". The singer meanders with thoughts like a "restless wind" and "tumbles blindly" as they cross the universe.

The final verse of the song conveys the idea of joy and love being ever-present, shining like a million suns around the singer. This undying love incites and invites the singer to continue on his/her journey across the universe. Overall, the song seems to express ideas of the ephemerality of thoughts and emotions and the presence of a higher power that binds everything together.

Line by Line Meaning

Words are flowing out like Endless rain into a paper cup They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe.
The thoughts and ideas in my mind are pouring out endlessly and chaotically, moving away from me across the universe.

Pools of sorrow waves of joy Are drifting through my opened mind Possessing and caressing me.
Feelings of both sadness and happiness are flowing through my mind, affecting me deeply.

Jai Guru Deva. Om Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world
I am repeating this mantra, indicating that nothing can alter the way I feel and see the world.

Images of broken light, which Dance before me like a million eyes, They call me on and on across the universe.
Images of light and color keep appearing, captivating my attention as they lead me on a journey through the universe.

Thoughts meander like a Restless wind inside a letter box They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe.
My thoughts wander aimlessly like a gust of wind, traveling blindly through the space and time of the universe.

Sounds of laughter, shades of life Are ringing through my opened ears Inciting and inviting me.
I am hearing the sounds and seeing the colors of life, calling out to me and drawing me in further.

Limitless undying love, which Shines around me like a million suns, It calls me on and on across the universe
The infinite and never-ending love that surrounds me is like a million suns shining brightly, guiding me on my journey through the vast and endless universe.

Jai Guru Deva. Jai Guru Deva. Jai Guru Deva. Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world
I continue to repeat the mantra, reaffirming that nothing can change the way I feel and see the world.

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