Across The Universe
Wainwright Lyrics


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Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup
They slither while they pass, they slip away across the universe
Pools of sorrow waves of joy are drifting through my opened mind
Possessing and caressing me

Jai guru deva om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes
They call me on and on across the universe
Thoughts meander like a restless wind
Inside a letter box they
Stumble blindly as they make their way
Across the universe

Jai guru deva om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Sounds of laughter shades of life are ringing
Through my open ears inciting and inviting me
Limitless undying love which shines around me like a million suns
And calls me on and on across the universe

Jai guru deva om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Jai guru deva
Jai guru deva




Jai guru deva
Jai guru deva

Overall Meaning

In "Across The Universe," Rufus Wainwright envisions a world full of endless possibilities and infinite connections, all taking place across time and space. He paints a vivid picture of words and images flowing out like rain, drifting through an open mind and possessing it completely. The lyrics suggest a sense of both wonder and disorientation, as the thoughts inside the singer's head meander like a restless wind, stumbling blindly across the universe. Regardless, the singer feels a sense of comfort and stability in the repetition of the mantra "Jai guru deva om," which is Sanskrit for "Hail to the divine guru."


Line by Line Meaning

Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup
The singer feels that his thoughts are coming out effortlessly and he is trying to catch them all.


They slither while they pass, they slip away across the universe
The thoughts that are coming out of his mind are difficult to grab and they just slide away.


Pools of sorrow waves of joy are drifting through my opened mind
The singer is feeling emotions from both extremes and they are flowing through him.


Possessing and caressing me
The emotions that are flowing through him are having an effect on him, both mentally and emotionally.


Jai guru deva om
This is a mantra that is often used in Hindu chants to bring spiritual peace and enlightenment to the artist.


Nothing's gonna change my world
The singer is at peace with himself and his thoughts and he does not want anything to disturb that.


Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes
The singer is seeing some fragmented images that are moving around like many eyes.


They call me on and on across the universe
The images are somehow influencing him and are helping him to travel through the universe.


Thoughts meander like a restless wind
The artist's thoughts are moving randomly like a wind that cannot stay in one place.


Inside a letter box they
The thoughts are confined to a limited space, like inside a letter box, and cannot escape.


Stumble blindly as they make their way
The thoughts are moving without any direction or aim and they are stumbling around blindly.


Sounds of laughter shades of life are ringing
The artist is hearing sounds that are associated with happiness and he is feeling good.


Through my open ears inciting and inviting me
The singer is being influenced by the sounds that he is hearing and is being enticed to move forward.


Limitless undying love which shines around me like a million suns
The singer is feeling love from everywhere around him and it is so strong that it feels like a million suns shining on him.


And calls me on and on across the universe
The love that he is feeling is pushing him to explore the universe and go beyond his limits.


Jai guru deva
This line is a repetition of the mantra mentioned earlier, indicating that the artist is relying on it more and more for guidance and enlightenment.


Jai guru deva
Another repetition of the mantra, re-emphasizing its importance to the artist.


Jai guru deva
And yet another repetition, showing that the singer is completely given over to his spiritual beliefs.


Jai guru deva
One final repetition, bringing the song to a close.




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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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@adeaidilsyuhada

Words are flowing out
Like endless rain into a paper cup
They slither while they pass
They slip away across the universe
Pools of sorrow waves of joy
Are drifting through my open mind
Possessing and caressing me
Jai Guru Deva, om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Images of broken light
Which dance before me like a million eyes
They call me on and on across the universe
Thoughts meander like a restless wind
Inside a letter box
They tumble blindly as they make their way
Across the universe
Jai Guru Deva, om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Sounds of laughter shades of earth
Are ringing through my open views
Inciting and inviting me
Limitless undying love
Which shines around me like a million suns
It calls me on and on across the universe
Jai Guru Deva, om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Jai Guru Deva
Jai Guru Deva
Jai Guru Deva



@peterdickinson7842

Very Good Guy.
Nothing's gonna change my world.
Citizenship is in heaven.
When you're ready to have a broken and contrite heart.
As well as faith not in faith per se
For Calvary's Mount is of inestemable amount.
Hindoo sacred beliefs include if you've done well in this earthly sojourn. Your gonna return as something better.
And or you go back into the ether. 'Dust In The Wind'
The Holy Spirit is a person Christ The Messiah is the manifest human face of God The Father!
Philip asked Him, "Show us the Father." Jesus replied, "If you've seen me then you've seen the Father!"
Jesus Himself shall have the final Judgement for His 'once for all sacrifice' paid the ransom price to buy us back from Satanic authority. As Adam disobeyed what God said.
But Jesus The Living and Enduring Word obeyed implicitly from the heart so we could be reconciled even though compared to Jesus mankind's bias to lawlessness makes them vile!
Crucifixion Resurrection and His promise to return!
For those eagerly awaiting for the rewards that they didn't earn.
But learn to obey quickly as the good angel don't have to pray.
But Jesus Christ did! Amen



All comments from YouTube:

@adeaidilsyuhada

Words are flowing out
Like endless rain into a paper cup
They slither while they pass
They slip away across the universe
Pools of sorrow waves of joy
Are drifting through my open mind
Possessing and caressing me
Jai Guru Deva, om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Images of broken light
Which dance before me like a million eyes
They call me on and on across the universe
Thoughts meander like a restless wind
Inside a letter box
They tumble blindly as they make their way
Across the universe
Jai Guru Deva, om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Sounds of laughter shades of earth
Are ringing through my open views
Inciting and inviting me
Limitless undying love
Which shines around me like a million suns
It calls me on and on across the universe
Jai Guru Deva, om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Jai Guru Deva
Jai Guru Deva
Jai Guru Deva

@mexcin1222

Thank you

@peterdickinson7842

Very Good Guy.
Nothing's gonna change my world.
Citizenship is in heaven.
When you're ready to have a broken and contrite heart.
As well as faith not in faith per se
For Calvary's Mount is of inestemable amount.
Hindoo sacred beliefs include if you've done well in this earthly sojourn. Your gonna return as something better.
And or you go back into the ether. 'Dust In The Wind'
The Holy Spirit is a person Christ The Messiah is the manifest human face of God The Father!
Philip asked Him, "Show us the Father." Jesus replied, "If you've seen me then you've seen the Father!"
Jesus Himself shall have the final Judgement for His 'once for all sacrifice' paid the ransom price to buy us back from Satanic authority. As Adam disobeyed what God said.
But Jesus The Living and Enduring Word obeyed implicitly from the heart so we could be reconciled even though compared to Jesus mankind's bias to lawlessness makes them vile!
Crucifixion Resurrection and His promise to return!
For those eagerly awaiting for the rewards that they didn't earn.
But learn to obey quickly as the good angel don't have to pray.
But Jesus Christ did! Amen

@calthorp

the lord will change the world. the day is coming.

@SuperJal1979

@calthorp again?

@thesuncollective1475

Thanks, such a beautiful song. I miss John

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@riggs20

Dakota Fanning was one of the best child actresses. The expressions on her little face are priceless and beyond her years.

@josephsauris4949

beautiful child

@niilsaa

I’m absolutely obsessed with his voice. It gives me chills.

@PrincessWowNetwork

Me too❤

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