Top 40 Sculpture
The Sugargliders Lyrics
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Get a happy view
Get a life too
See the things
You thought were ever constant
Disappearing fast, fading now from view
By following the river
From the delta up to the falls
These ravines
Police will never plunder
And these mountains, they’ll never crawl
For now we can see dimly
But then it will be clearest
And though the days seem long now
My strength is made perfect in weakness
Here at home
We walk along in safety
It’s a big city but the risks are small
Saturdays
Can still provide some comfort
Lately Allison carry along my goal
How can I seriously be
Expected to sleep peacefully?
When these decisions upon my pillow
Are far too big for me
Let me know, just show me a sign
If you think I’m wasting time
It seems so curious to say
Heard a sound in here the other day
Couldn’t decide if I should stay
Stay with me I heard before I turned
So why did I walk the other way?
It’s my heart but it feels the same
Turn about face on crowd
To train, it’s hard
But I will try
How can I seriously be
Expected to sleep peacefully?
When these decisions upon my pillow
Are far too big for me
Let me know, just show me a sign
If you think I’m wasting time
It seems so curious to say
Heard a sound in here the other day
Couldn’t decide if I should stay
Stay with me I heard before I turned
So why did I walk the other way?
It’s my heart but it feels the same
Turn about face on crowd
To train, it’s hard
But I will try
The Sugargliders' song "Top 40 Sculpture" seems to be about seeing the world and one's life from a different perspective. The opening lyrics encourage the listener to view the world through multi-colored glasses to get a happy and positive view of things. The following lines highlight the impermanence of things that were once considered constant, and suggests that by following the river and exploring nature, one can find a sense of peace and freedom that cannot be found in the confines of city life. The lyrics also touch on the idea that some decisions are too big for one person to handle alone, and that it's okay to ask for help and guidance. The song ends with a call to action - to turn our hearts and minds towards the greater good, and to do our best to make the world a better place.
Overall, "Top 40 Sculpture" is a thoughtful meditation on the challenges and joys of life, and the different ways in which we can approach them. It encourages the listener to be open to new experiences, to find solace in nature and the beauty of the world around us, and to seek out guidance and support when needed. It's a gentle and thought-provoking song that invites us to see the world and ourselves in a new light.
Line by Line Meaning
See the world through multi-colored glasses
Look at the world with a positive perspective
Get a happy view
Choose to be happy
Get a life too
Enjoy life to the fullest
See the things
Observe the world around you
You thought were ever constant
Things you considered permanent
Disappearing fast, fading now from view
Are changing and disappearing quickly
Make believe
Imagine and dream
By following the river
Explore and experience life's journey
From the delta up to the falls
From the beginning to the end
These ravines
Places that are untouched, hidden and unknown
Police will never plunder
No one can control or exploit these places
And these mountains, they’ll never crawl
The power and strength of these places will remain forever
For now we can see dimly
We don't know everything right now
But then it will be clearest
Eventually everything will make sense
And though the days seem long now
Even though time may seem slow and difficult
My strength is made perfect in weakness
I learn and grow from my weaknesses
Here at home
In our familiar surroundings
We walk along in safety
We feel secure and protected
It’s a big city but the risks are small
The dangers are limited compared to other places
Saturdays
A time to relax and unwind
Can still provide some comfort
Some things still bring us joy and peace
Lately Allison carry along my goal
Recently, Allison has been helping me achieve my goals
How can I seriously be
How can I truly be
Expected to sleep peacefully?
Expected to have peace of mind
When these decisions upon my pillow
When I have important decisions to make before bed
Are far too big for me
Are too overwhelming for me to handle
Let me know, just show me a sign
Give me a sign or indication
If you think I’m wasting time
If you believe I'm not using my time effectively
It seems so curious to say
It's strange to think about
Heard a sound in here the other day
I heard a noise recently
Couldn’t decide if I should stay
I was unsure whether to investigate
Stay with me I heard before I turned
I heard someone calling to me not to leave
So why did I walk the other way?
Why did I ignore the warning and walk in the opposite direction?
It’s my heart but it feels the same
My emotions are still the same
Turn about face on crowd
Go against the prevailing opinion
To train, it’s hard
It takes a lot of effort and discipline
But I will try
But I will make an effort
Contributed by Declan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nahum Arlene Nicholas
Wonderful song. I wish more of their music existed.
Paco de Ranaldo
the lyrics and the musical here are pure gold
twenty6dollars
"Saturdays can still provide some comfort... Laidley, Allison, Carey, Longmire - Goal"