The Great Divide
The Mowgli's Lyrics


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I head east towards the city
And when the sun goes down I'm heading home again
The city lights have left me empty
They've replaced the stars that used to shine so bright
So I will smile and I'll keep you close
And when the sun brings in the morning
I know today will be better than the last
As I turn into the evening
I pray my dreams will come and I'll cross the great divide
Don't, don't go changin'

Please, please come and save me
With your smile, you keep me close
Oh how you move me
With your love, oh how it swept right through me
And with your smile you bring heaven
They say the west is home to reason
So that's where I've gone
I've gone to meet my maker
And when I find what I was made for




This soul of mine will finally find some peace
So I will smile and I'll see you there

Overall Meaning

The Mowgli's's song The Great Divide is a beautiful ode to hope and perseverance. The lyrics speak about a journey towards the city and then back home again, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the journey of life. The city lights have left the singer feeling empty, as they have replaced the beauty of nature's stars. However, the singer keeps faith that tomorrow will be a better day and that their dreams will come true. The idea of crossing the great divide seems to suggest that the singer is seeking a breakthrough, a way to overcome the struggles and obstacles of life.


The chorus of the song is an appeal to a loved one to continue being a source of strength and stability. The loved one's smile keeps the singer close and moves them deeply. The idea of a love that can bring heaven is a powerful one, creating a sense of inspiration and wonder. The second verse speaks of the west as the home of reason, and the singer's journey there suggests a search for answers and purpose. The idea of meeting one's maker and finding peace is a beautiful image of transcendence and transcendentalism.


Overall, The Mowgli's's The Great Divide is a song full of hope, faith, and love. It speaks of our journey through life and the struggles we all face, and encourages us to keep going, keep believing, and keep loving.


Line by Line Meaning

I head east towards the city
I am going towards the city situated in the east direction.


And when the sun goes down I'm heading home again
After spending the day in the city, I will return home when the sun sets.


The city lights have left me empty
The artificial lights of the city have made me hollow and unfulfilled.


They've replaced the stars that used to shine so bright
The dazzling city lights have concealed the natural beauty of the stars that used to shine magnificently.


So I will smile and I'll keep you close
To overcome my loneliness, I will smile and hold on to my loved one closely.


And when the sun brings in the morning
With the beginning of a new day and sunrise, I will try to start afresh.


I know today will be better than the last
I am optimistic that today will be a better day than the preceding one.


As I turn into the evening
As the day progresses towards night,


I pray my dreams will come and I'll cross the great divide
I hope my dreams will come true and I will achieve my goals or cross hurdles successfully.


Don't, don't go changin'
Please don't change who you are, be yourself.


Please, please come and save me
Requesting the loved one to rescue from the loneliness and emptiness.


With your smile, you keep me close
The smile of my loved one keeps me motivated and gives me the strength to go on.


Oh how you move me
Expressing the intense emotions of being moved and touched by the loved one.


With your love, oh how it swept right through me
My love for you is so strong that it has completely engulfed me.


And with your smile you bring heaven
The smile of my loved one and their presence make everything seem blissful and heavenly.


They say the west is home to reason
People attribute rationality and intelligence to the western part of the world.


So that's where I've gone
I have moved to the west to fulfill my logical and intellectual aspirations.


I've gone to meet my maker
I have gone to fulfill my destiny and meet my purpose in life.


And when I find what I was made for
Once I discover the reason for my existence and purpose in life,


This soul of mine will finally find some peace
My soul will attain solace after knowing its true calling and purpose.


So I will smile and I'll see you there
Once I attain peace, I will smile and reunite with my loved one.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTIAN JAMES HAND, COLIN DIEDEN, DAVID NAFTALI APPELBAUM, JOSHUA HOGAN, KATHRYN JAYNE EARL, MATTHEW DAVID DIPANNI, MICHAEL VINCZE, PETER ANDREW MALLINGER, SPENCER TRENT GONGWER

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@Msszygy02

landed on The Mowgli's vevo because of the move Blended and starting to love them now.

@duddsterV2

You know people do live like this... Happy and stuff

@jamstin143love

GREAT SONG FOR A ROADTRIP!!! WOOP WOOP CAN'T WAIT FOR SUMMER!

@gracegirl1439

I LOVE THE MOWGLIS!!! 💚💜💛💙💖💗

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We need a rebirth of all this type of music!!!

@ailinhisme723

such a great feel good song

@j-bonebathroompoet1072

They remind me a lot of the Polyphonic Spree. Nice happy feel good shit. They're the kind of band that would leave a big smile on your face after seeing them live.

@HelenaSalvator

Happy songs. Summer songs. I love it.

@ivettekarina

At Middleton ♥

@hernanmaturi

Great Song!!!!! wow happinessss!!!!!! from Argentina!!!!

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