Four Corners
The K's Lyrics
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In time we go marching forth
As my universe does expand
Through the hourglass passes the sand
All eyes to the east
As I read I snatch like a thief
And my mind it grows like a blaze
North to the east to the south to the west
Ah 360 yes a Four Corners
North to the east to the south to the west
Ah 360 yes 360
All eyes to the south
And I hear the words come from your mouth
The words put me to sleep
To the truth I must keep
For the test I look to the west
All eyes to the west
When I search I look
It's a quest
As I search for the truth
I go up to the roof
And separate myself from the rest
North to the east to the south to the west
Ah 360 yes a Four Corners
North to the east to the south to the west
Ah 360 yes 360
The lyrics of The K's's song Four Corners are filled with powerful and philosophical messages. The song begins with a proclamation of all eyes to the north, where the universe expands and time marches forth. This can be interpreted as a metaphorical reference to the journey of life and how time moves forward. The hourglass passing sand signifies the passing of time and the inevitability of change happening regardless of one's actions.
As the song progresses, it talks about the movements and directions of life, from north to east to the south to the west - a 360-degree perspective of one's reality. The song emphasizes the need to explore all sides of life, even the unfavorable ones, as they allow one to gain a holistic understanding of the world. The lyrics also talk about the importance of seeking the truth, and how searching for it can often feel like a quest.
The song's powerful message can be summarized as an ode to life and the journey it takes us on. It emphasizes the importance of looking at all directions, including those that seem unappealing, as they allow us to gain a better understanding of life and ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
All eyes to the north
We are focusing towards a new direction
In time we go marching forth
As time moves, we too seek progress
As my universe does expand
My horizons are expanding
Through the hourglass passes the sand
Time keeps going on and on
All eyes to the east
My attention shifts to a new angle
As I read I snatch like a thief
As I read, I absorb knowledge at a quick pace
And my mind it grows like a blaze
My mind continues to grow at a rapid pace
When I verbally punch you're dazed
I have a strong ability to articulate and stun others
North to the east to the south to the west
We are exploring all directions
Ah 360 yes a Four Corners
Going around the circle, we will eventually end up at the corners
And I hear the words come from your mouth
I listen intently to the words you speak
The words put me to sleep
The words don't excite me or grab my attention
To the truth I must keep
I must seek and acknowledge the truth
For the test I look to the west
I seek truth by testing and experimenting
When I search I look
I am on a mission to find answers
It's a quest
It is a journey with a specific purpose
As I search for the truth
I am persistent in my search for truth
I go up to the roof
I seek high ground to get a broader perspective
And separate myself from the rest
I distance myself from others in order to gain knowledge
Ah 360 yes 360
Going around in circles, we continue to explore every direction
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Reginald Cason
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
SoulStarRadio
This is by far one of my FAVORITE Alvin Ailey performances...EVER!! LOVED IT!! Thanks for posting!!!!
Chichi Onwuzuruike
Omg I can't stop watching this video over and over again it's so beautiful to me
Pip Ancla
It's enchanting isn't it
LoloJen
I Love Ronald K Brown's work. I can't wait to see AA performance in a couple weeks!😀❤️
Justa Wom
Aliey and Evidence(Brown's company) is keeping me alive....love these companies and the choreography!
mothernature402
I can only imagine what it feels like to dance with your spouse!!! Get it Mr. and Mrs. Sims!!!
andrea debonair Freeorbit
My dream , too...totally envy them...
Kory Kent
I didn't get it at first but them representing the four winds (north south east west) it makes sense that they dance in the compass cross the whole time :)
Chichi Onwuzuruike
Beautiful dancing
hermann schmid
phantastic!!!!