Evidence
Tinman Jones Lyrics
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With my ears, I can hear the old man laugh, the baby cry
With my mind, I can fly through the buckle of Orion's belt
Your love takes me to a place that I have never felt
How could I not see your face in everything
The stars are your eyes and the wind is your hand
How could I not release all of my unbelief
Take a good look while you're spinning around
Eyes on the surface, you gotta look deeper
Cause sometimes things aren't what they seem
You're bound to hear the talk that comes much cheaper
Looking down Isee a crack in the sidewalk
An old beer can on the side of the road, but
It gets you nothing when you're drawn in white chalk
So heads up, you win, and tails, you know what
Open see the things that are man made
All the fancy things we're scheming today
We gotta wise up, we only have cause God gave
Even made a mind that could dream and create
You say you gotta have some concrete proof
Well, I say you got a fly in your ointment
I guess you thing we all came with a proof
The truth is , we're on divine appointment
How could I not see your face in everything
The stars are Your eyes and the wind is Your hand
How could I not release all of my unbelief
When your evidence is more than the sand
I saw a sould in the night pass from death to life
The change in you is evidence to me
The lyrics of "Evidence" by Tinman Jones touch upon themes that are both spiritual and introspective. The opening lines emphasize the power of the senses - the ability to see the world in its beauty, hear its sounds and feel its textures. The song suggests that paying close attention to our surroundings can unveil the hidden mysteries of life. It is as if, once the singer can truly 'see' and 'feel', they are able to fully let themselves go, fall into their love, and into the divine.
The second verse talks about how life can be deceiving and that we should not believe everything that we see on the surface. The singer suggests that there are deeper, more meaningful things hidden beneath the surface. The song urges the listener to be wise and take a closer look, shunning the materialistic world in favour of a more profound understanding of life.
The final verse alludes to the notion of faith and belief. The singer talks about seeing the change in a person which serves as evidence to them that something spiritual, mystical or divine is at work. The song appears to encourage the listener to let down their guard and see the world in a more spiritual light, to let their belief and spirituality shine.
Line by Line Meaning
With my eyes, I can gaze at all the finger painted skies
I can see the beauty of the world.
With my ears, I can hear the old man laugh, the baby cry
I can hear the joy and sadness of other people.
With my mind, I can fly through the buckle of Orion's belt
I can imagine and dream of anything.
Your love takes me to a place that I have never felt
Your love is transformative and takes me to new emotional heights.
How could I not see your face in everything
The world is full of the presence of the one I love.
The stars are your eyes and the wind is your hand
All of creation is a part of the one I love.
How could I not release all of my unbelief
I need to free myself from doubt.
When your evidence is more than the sand
There is overwhelming proof of the one I love.
Take a good look while you're spinning around
Be aware of your surroundings and observe closely.
Eyes on the surface, you gotta look deeper
Don't just look at the superficial, explore deeper meanings.
Cause sometimes things aren't what they seem
The truth may be hidden and require investigation.
You're bound to hear the talk that comes much cheaper
People often speak falsely or misleadingly without knowing the truth.
Looking down I see a crack in the sidewalk
Small details can be important and revealing.
An old beer can on the side of the road, but
Even trash can have significance or meaning.
It gets you nothing when you're drawn in white chalk
Death has finality and is not worth our attention.
So heads up, you win, and tails, you know what
Be prepared for all possible outcomes in life.
Open see the things that are man made
Recognize that humans create many things in the world.
All the fancy things we're scheming today
People can be caught up in superficial desires and plans.
We gotta wise up, we only have cause God gave
We need to be intelligent with the resources we have been given.
Even made a mind that could dream and create
Our minds have immense power to create and innovate.
You say you gotta have some concrete proof
You demand proof that is tangible and empirical.
Well, I say you got a fly in your ointment
You are missing the point or have a fundamental misunderstanding.
I guess you think we all came with a proof
You assume everyone has unquestionable evidence or knowledge.
The truth is, we're on divine appointment
Our existence has a purpose and is part of a greater divine plan.
I saw a soul in the night pass from death to life
I witnessed a transformative and miraculous event.
The change in you is evidence to me
I see the proof of the transformative power of love in you.
Contributed by Cooper E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.