Eclipse
The Flaming Lips feat. Peaches & Henry Rollins Lyrics
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And all that you see
All that you taste
All you feel
And all that you love
And all that you hate
All you distrust
And all that you give
And all that you deal
And all that you buy
Beg, borrow or steal
And all you create
And all you destroy
And all that you do
And all that you say
And all that you eat
And everyone you meet
And all that you slight
And everyone you fight
And all that is now
And all that is gone
And all that's to come
And everything under the sun is in tune
But the sun is eclipsed by the moon
The lyrics to "Eclipse" by The Flaming Lips & Stardeath And White Dwarfs explore the interconnectedness of everything in the universe, from our own personal experiences and emotions to the larger, cyclical patterns of nature. The song begins by listing all of the things we touch, see, taste, feel, love, hate, distrust, save, give, deal, buy, create, destroy, do, say, eat, and encounter in our daily lives. The lyrics then move into a more cosmic perspective, referencing the passing of time and the alignment of the sun and moon during an eclipse. The final line, "everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon," suggests that even though everything in the universe is connected and in harmony, there are moments when certain forces overpower others and disrupt the balance.
The song itself is a cover of a classic Pink Floyd track, originally appearing on their iconic album "The Dark Side of the Moon." However, The Flaming Lips & Stardeath And White Dwarfs bring their own unique sound to the song, featuring heavy guitar riffs and psychedelic effects. The song is part of a full cover album called "The Flaming Lips and Stardeath and White Dwarfs with Henry Rollins and Peaches Doing The Dark Side of the Moon," which was released in 2009.
Line by Line Meaning
All that you touch
Everything you come into contact with
And all that you see
Everything you perceive visually
All that you taste
Everything you put in your mouth to consume
All you feel
All the emotions you experience
And all that you love
Every person, thing, or idea that you feel strongly attached to
And all that you hate
Every person, thing, or idea that you feel intense dislike or anger towards
All you distrust
All the people, things, or ideas that you have a lack of confidence or faith in
All you save
All the things you put aside or keep for later use
And all that you give
Every gift or act of generosity you offer to others
And all that you deal
All the transactions or negotiations you make, whether in business or daily life
And all that you buy
Every purchase or exchange you make to acquire something
Beg, borrow or steal
All the ways you go about obtaining things, either legally or illegally
And all you create
Every expression of your creativity, whether it be art, music, or writing
And all you destroy
Every act of destruction or harm you cause to people, things, or ideas
And all that you do
Every action you take, whether positive or negative
And all that you say
Every word you speak, whether truthful or deceitful
And all that you eat
Every piece of food you consume
And everyone you meet
Every person you encounter in your life
And all that you slight
Every person, thing, or idea that you show disrespect or contempt towards
And everyone you fight
Every person or group you engage in a conflict or dispute with
And all that is now
Every experience or event happening in the present moment
And all that is gone
Every experience or event that has already passed
And all that's to come
Every experience or event yet to happen in the future
And everything under the sun is in tune
Everything in existence is in harmony and balance
But the sun is eclipsed by the moon
Despite the harmony of existence, there are still moments of darkness, where the light is obscured
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management
Written by: George Roger Waters
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