Circle of Light
Walela Lyrics


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I'm not right
And you're not wrong
I don't know what this love
of ours is built upon
We are shadows
Tiny sparrows
Safe inside
Clear blue sky
Of another storm
Moving in and out of time
In and out of the Circle of life
We are children of the angels
Keepers of the fire
We are children of the angels

Reaching for the light
We are not Strangers
We are all brothers
I know we came here to love each other
Here, in the circle of life
Each one thinks
He has the answer
Each believes that he can see
The way, the only way
Truth lies waiting
Was always waiting
Like a love
A peaceful dove
Right there inside your soul




From another place and time
Moving into a circle of light

Overall Meaning

The song "Circle of Light" by the Native American women's singing group Walela, is a beautiful and poetic expression of the interconnectedness of all people and the eternal nature of love. Its lyrics suggest that though our love may seem fragile and uncertain, it is rooted in something greater than ourselves - something that allows us to weather even the fiercest storms. The opening lines "I'm not right and you're not wrong, I don't know what this love of ours is built upon" acknowledge the uncertainty and mystery of love, and suggest that it cannot be fully understood or explained by rational means.


As the song progresses, the imagery transforms from that of shadows and sparrows to that of children of the angels, keepers of the fire, and ultimately, beings who are all interconnected as part of the larger circle of life. The phrase "reaching for the light" suggests that, despite our differences and imperfections, we are all striving towards a greater understanding of ourselves and the world around us. The chorus, with its repetition of the phrase "we are children of the angels", reinforces this idea of a divine connection among all beings, and emphasizes the importance of love and compassion in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm not right
I acknowledge that I may not have all the answers.


And you're not wrong
I recognize that you also have valuable perspectives and ideas.


I don't know what this love of ours is built upon
I am uncertain about what forms the foundation of our relationship.


We are shadows
We are mere reflections of the deeper truths that lie beyond us.


Tiny sparrows
We are small, insignificant creatures within the grand scheme of things.


Safe inside clear blue sky of another storm
Though there may be turbulence and uncertainty in the world around us, we have a sense of stability and security within ourselves.


Moving in and out of time
We exist within a constantly changing world, and our experiences are shaped by the passage of time.


In and out of the Circle of life
Our lives are part of a larger cycle of existence, and connected to the natural world in which we reside.


We are children of the angels
We are all products of something greater than ourselves, and carry within us a spark of the divine.


Keepers of the fire
We have a responsibility to maintain and nurture the positive qualities and values that define humanity.


Reaching for the light
We are constantly striving to better understand ourselves, others, and the world around us.


We are not strangers
Though we may have different backgrounds and experiences, we all share a fundamental connection as fellow human beings.


We are all brothers
We are all inherently equal and deserving of respect, regardless of our differences.


I know we came here to love each other
I believe that the purpose of our existence is to connect with and care for one another.


Here, in the circle of life
In this vast, interconnected world, our lives are intertwined in ways that we cannot fully grasp.


Each one thinks he has the answer
We all have our own ideas and beliefs about the nature of reality and what is most important.


Each believes that he can see the way, the only way
We are often convinced that our own perspective is the correct one, and struggle to see beyond our own biases and assumptions.


Truth lies waiting, was always waiting
Deeper truths about ourselves and the world around us have always existed, even if we are not yet aware of them.


Like a love, a peaceful dove, right there inside your soul
These truths are gentle and nurturing, and can be found within our own inner landscapes if we take the time to look for them.


From another place and time
These truths may seem unfamiliar or even foreign to us, as they originate from a realm beyond our usual perceptions.


Moving into a circle of light
As we come to recognize and incorporate these truths into our lives, we are brought into a greater state of awareness and enlightenment.




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