Gathering of Eagles
Walela Lyrics
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And it cries out
To pass and be free
There are friends in the valley
All have found their way home
And at last that's where I long to be
And I dream of a GATHERING OF EAGLES
Where pain is no longer forsaken
And all human battles are won...
And the earth is the door
And the sky is the sea
And I long to see God
And I want to be free
The lyrics to Walela's song Gathering of Eagles describe a longing for a world beyond the confines of the physical body and earthly boundaries. The metaphor of the soul being imprisoned within the body suggests a desire for liberation from physical limitations, and the longing to be free is echoed in the repeated refrain of "I want to be free."
The idea of a "gathering of eagles" is an image of unity and transcendence, where individuals come together beyond traditional boundaries and find a sense of peace and belonging. The line "where pain is no longer forsaken" speaks to a shared experience of suffering that is transcended in this gathering, and the line "all human battles are won" suggests a sense of triumph over the struggles of earthly life.
The final lines of the song emphasize a desire to connect with spirituality and the divine, with the earth and sky becoming a threshold to the spiritual realm. Overall, the lyrics of Gathering of Eagles express a yearning for a sense of unity and freedom that transcends the limitations of the earthly world.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a soul in the prison of this body I call home
Inside my physical body, there is a spiritual essence that is confined and seeking freedom.
And it cries out
The soul yearns to be released and expresses its unrest.
To pass and be free
The soul desires to transcend its earthly limitations and achieve liberation.
There are friends in the valley
There are companions and allies in the world who share similar goals and aspirations.
All have found their way home
All have successfully achieved their desired state of being or have completed their life's journey.
And at last that's where I long to be
I also yearn for the ultimate state of being or accomplishment.
And I dream of a GATHERING OF EAGLES
I have a vision of a grand gathering of like-minded individuals who have achieved greatness.
Where boundaries are broken and gone
In this gathering, traditional limitations on potential and achievement are removed and no longer relevant.
Where pain is no longer forsaken
The emotional, mental, or physical suffering that individuals have experienced is acknowledged and no longer ignored or dismissed.
And all human battles are won...
All struggles or challenges that humans face have been overcome, leading to a state of peace and tranquility.
And the earth is the door
The natural world is the path to transcendence or the means to access a higher state of being.
And the sky is the sea
The entire expanse of space, including the atmosphere and the cosmic realm, is considered one vast continuity.
And I long to see God
There is a yearning to connect with the divine or to experience the ultimate reality.
And I want to be free
There is a desire for complete liberation or total transcendence.
Writer(s): Donna Weiss
Contributed by Caleb I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.