Across The Universe
The Bingo Kids 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 lyrics to The Bingo Kids's song "Across the Universe" are rich with imagery and metaphor, creating a dreamy and otherworldly atmosphere. The first stanza describes the flow of words in the singer's mind, like rain into a paper cup. These words slip away across the universe, representing the transience of thought and emotion. The pools of sorrow and waves of joy drifting through the singer's mind portray the mixed and ever-changing nature of human experience. The line "possessing and caressing me" suggests that the singer is both controlled and comforted by their thoughts.


The second stanza introduces the phrase "Jai Guru Deva. Om," which is a Sanskrit chant commonly used in Hinduism and associated with transcendence and spiritual awakening. The singer declares that nothing will change their world, implying that they have found some sort of inner peace or enlightenment. The images of broken light dancing before the singer represent the scattered and fragmented nature of reality. The thoughts tumbling blindly across the universe suggest a lack of control and direction, as if the singer is simply a passive observer.


The final stanza brings in the sense of sound, with laughter and life ringing through the singer's ears. The "limitless undying love" shining around the singer like a million suns could represent a sense of universal love and connectedness. The repetition of "Jai Guru Deva" emphasizes the spiritual nature of the song and suggests that the singer is striving for transcendence.


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 lyrics suggest that thoughts and ideas are flowing through the writer's mind like rain. The imagery of the words slithering away suggests that the writer is struggling to hold onto them as they escape across the universe.


Pools of sorrow waves of joy Are drifting through my opened mind Possessing and caressing me.
This line implies that the thoughts and ideas passing through the writer's mind span a vast array of emotions, from joy to sorrow. The words possess and caress imply that these thoughts are living, breathing things that are driving the writer's emotions.


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
This chant serves as a reassuring mantra for the writer, and the repetition of 'nothing's gonna change my world' suggests that the writer is determined to remain steadfast in their beliefs despite any challenges or obstacles that may come.


Images of broken light, which Dance before me like a million eyes, They call me on and on across the universe.
This line conveys a sense of being lost or confused, as the broken images of light 'call' the writer across the universe. The metaphor of a million eyes watching over the writer suggests a sense of being exposed or vulnerable.


Thoughts meander like a Restless wind inside a letter box They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe.
This line evokes a sense of chaos and confusion, as the writer's thoughts meander like a restless wind that is trapped inside a letterbox. The idea of the thoughts tumbling blindly implies that they are without direction or purpose.


Sounds of laughter, shades of life Are ringing through my opened ears Inciting and inviting me.
This line suggests that the writer is experiencing a whole range of sensations and emotions, from the sounds of laughter to the nuances of everyday life. The idea of these sounds inciting and inviting the writer implies a sense of curiosity or wonder.


Limitless undying love, which Shines around me like a million suns, It calls me on and on across the universe
This line seems to suggest that the writer is being pulled forward by an overflowing sense of love, which is so all-consuming that it feels like a million suns shining brightly. This sense of love and warmth serves as a guiding force 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
This final chant seems to reinforce the idea that the writer is determined to remain resolute and steadfast in their beliefs, no matter what challenges may arise. The repetition of 'nothing's gonna change my world' serves as a reminder of this commitment.




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