White
Word Of Mouth Chorus Lyrics


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Ye fleeting charms of earth farewell,
Your springs of joy are dry;
My soul seeks another home.
A brighter world on high.

[Chorus]
I'm a long time traveling here below,
I'm a long time traveling away from home,
I'm a long time traveling here below,
To lay this body down.

Farewell, my friends, whose tender care
Has long engaged my love;
Your fond embrace I now exchange
For better friends above.





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "White" by Word of Mouth Chorus convey a sense of detachment from earthly pleasures, and a longing for a better, brighter world beyond this one. The opening lines, "Ye fleeting charms of earth farewell, Your springs of joy are dry," suggest a weariness with the transience and unsatisfactoriness of earthly pleasures. The singer's soul seeks "another home" that is more permanent and fulfilling than what the earth can offer.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'm a long time traveling here below, I'm a long time traveling away from home, I'm a long time traveling here below, To lay this body down." This repetition emphasizes the idea that life on earth is transitory and temporary, and that the singer is on a journey towards a final resting place.


The final verse of the song bids farewell to earthly friends and embraces the hope of better friends above in the afterlife. The singer seems to be at peace with the idea of leaving behind earthly attachments and moving on to a more spiritual existence.


Overall, "White" is a touching and introspective song that reflects on the transience of life on earth and the hope of a better, more fulfilling existence beyond this world.


Line by Line Meaning

Ye fleeting charms of earth farewell,
I bid farewell to the temporary and alluring things of this world,


Your springs of joy are dry;
Their sources of happiness are depleted and cannot provide lasting fulfillment,


My soul seeks another home.
My inner essence longs for a different dwelling place,


A brighter world on high.
A better and more radiant realm beyond our physical world.


I'm a long time traveling here below,
I have been journeying on this earth for a lengthy period of time,


I'm a long time traveling away from home,
I have been away from my true homeland for a significant amount of time,


I'm a long time traveling here below,
I have been enduring the trials and tribulations of this earthly life for a considerable duration,


To lay this body down.
To let go of this physical vessel and return to the spiritual realm,


Farewell, my friends, whose tender care
Goodbye to my beloved companions who have loved and cared for me dearly,


Has long engaged my love;
Who have held a special place in my heart for an extended period of time,


Your fond embrace I now exchange
I now trade your loving and affectionate hug for something more sublime,


For better friends above.
For friends who exist in a higher and more blessed realm.




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