Starvation
The Golden Dawn Lyrics


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There comes a time of starvation
It is true
If you believe in elevation
It will happen to you
You've got to reorganize
The channels of your thought
And leave behind that what you sought
You've got to redefine yourself
If you wish to find
The crystal visions of an open mind
And it's easy, it's easy, it's oh so easy to do

You've got to be in love if you want to see
It's a gift to you, it was given to me
The only false impression
Is a doubting mind
That hesitation will keep you far behind
For each bad place is just a place you've missed
So don't recall those that you've kissed
And it's easy, it's easy, it's oh so easy to do

When you expand your conscious
You will be amazed
At the lasting beauty of you days
But you better come now
So you can fill your part
Leave everything, now's the time to start
But beware of a yellow man




Who will turn your castles into sand
And it's easy, it's easy, it's oh so easy to do

Overall Meaning

The Golden Dawn's song "Starvation" is a psychedelic rock piece that delves into the concept of self-discovery and self-redefinition as the means to experience enlightenment. The lyrics talk about a time of starvation, a time of hardship and trials that one needs to undergo to attain elevation. The song suggests that it's possible to reorganize one's thoughts and redefine oneself to achieve crystal visions of an open mind.


The lyrics suggest that it's easy to attain this state of mind if one is in love with life, receptive to new experiences, and unafraid of taking risks. The song advises listeners to leave behind their doubts and hesitations and instead focus on exploring the world around them. The lyrics suggest that the only false impression is a doubting mind, so one must stay open to new possibilities and experiences.


The song warns against the yellow man, who could be a metaphor for anyone who wants to destroy one's progress or prevent one from pursuing their goals. The song encourages the listener to beware of such people and to stay focused on their journey of self-discovery.


Overall, "Starvation" is a song that urges watchers to pursue their dreams and explore their inner selves to experience enlightenment.


Line by Line Meaning

There comes a time of starvation
It is inevitable that one experiences times of hardship in life


If you believe in elevation
By striving to improve oneself and reach higher levels of consciousness


It will happen to you
One can achieve enlightenment and transcendence


You've got to reorganize
In order to change oneself, one must rearrange the way they think


The channels of your thought
The pathways in one's brain need to be redirected


And leave behind that what you sought
To grow and evolve, it is necessary to move on from past desires and goals


You've got to redefine yourself
It's essential to change one’s identity for personal growth


If you wish to find
In order to experience a higher state of mind


The crystal visions of an open mind
One must have a clear and receptive mind to achieve enlightenment


And it's easy, it's easy, it's oh so easy to do
It is simple to make life changes to improve oneself


You've got to be in love if you want to see
One must have an open and compassionate heart to fully experience life


It's a gift to you, it was given to me
Love is a blessing that everyone can receive


The only false impression
The only thing that blocks one from experiencing fullness of life


Is a doubting mind
Is negative and skeptical thinking


That hesitation will keep you far behind
Not taking risks and avoiding change will lead to stagnation


For each bad place is just a place you've missed
Each difficult moment in life is a missed opportunity for growth and improvement


So don't recall those that you've kissed
It's better to let go of past experiences and embrace the present


When you expand your conscious
When you awaken your mind and gain awareness


You will be amazed
You will be impressed with the beauty of reality


At the lasting beauty of you days
At the enduring beauty of everyday life


But you better come now
It’s imperative to embrace the opportunity you have now


So you can fill your part
By fully engaging in life and fulfilling your destiny


Leave everything, now's the time to start
It's time to leave past behind and start anew


But beware of a yellow man
Be wary of those who will destroy your progress


Who will turn your castles into sand
Those who will dismantle all that you have built


And it's easy, it's easy, it's oh so easy to do
It is easy to give up on progress, but one must persevere to achieve their goals




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@carlosesccobar2516

There comes a time of starvation
It is true
If you believe in elevation
It will happen to you
You've got to reorganize
The channels of your thought
And leave behind that what you sought
You've got to redefine yourself
If you wish to find
The crystal visions of an open mind
And it's easy, it's easy, it's oh so easy to do
You've got to be in love if you want to see
It's a gift to you, it was given to me
The only false impression
Is a doubting mind
That hesitation will keep you far behind
For each bad place is just a place you've missed
So don't recall those that you've kissed
And it's easy, it's easy, it's oh so easy to do
When you expand your conscious
You will be amazed
At the lasting beauty of you days
But you better come now
So you can fill your part
Leave everything, now's the time to start
But beware of a yellow man
Who will turn your castles into sand
And it's easy, it's easy, it's oh so easy to do



All comments from YouTube:

@robertszymanski717

Hey! I heard this song years ago on a Southern Calif radio station!!!!! I never thought I'd hear it again after40 years!!! And now I know who the band is!!! Thanks YouTube 😅😅😅

@Dani92670

How did I never hear of this band until 2019? God bless YouTube.

@theslayerkelsoyolo371

they are a very obscure band from the 60s if you like them then you should give these bands a listen: kaleidoscope and upgrade now

@nextlevelstart

i love you tube

@MIKECNW

How often have you even them on the radio?


I sure haven't.


1st time I did was on an internet station that specialized in TX Psych music.

@TheDoorspook11c

Dude a clever cat on anothet comment said Nirvanas About a Girl resembled this song and yes, but this is something else. Something very different.

@waynealarsen

found this lp at a yard sale in 1979 for a dime. it helped change my life

@Andf-kc4xx

you ever drop acid to it?

@a.e.newman2821

I had the pleasure of hanging out a bit with the lyricist and singer, George Kinney, for a couple of years in the early '80's. George is a warrior for truth, a real Lover, and one of the most courageous persons I have ever met. I understand he passed-on in July of 2022. Onward, thru the fog you gentleman and scholar!

@robertszymanski717

Sorry to hear about the passing of yer friend. I too know the guitarist who created the instrumental for Don Henley's song "Dirty Laundry", Chuck Flanagan... he's on YouTube singing John Lennon's song "Imagine". Check it out....

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