Dust Moves Again
Yaima Lyrics


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Listen to the music in the rushing wind
Ever let it whisper, let it sink right in
Through the echo of a long lost friend
The lesson is unfolding in the painting of the wind

Words are wasted quickly in the passing of the day
Need to listen closely to hear what you say
Lost in translation, all I have is dreams
I wake up with a hunger, to taste what I see

Open the vents to let a little light in
It slowly heats the ground, and lets the dust move again
Remember where you came from
Remember where you've been





We all start somewhere, but we end up all the same
Passing to the other side

Overall Meaning

of the sky, it's all a game
Life is a river, it's in constant flow
The dust moves with it, and we all must go


Yaima's song Dust Moves Again speaks about the power of music and the impression it can leave upon the heart and mind. The beginning of the song invites the listener to soak up the music and allow it to permeate one's thoughts and emotions. The singer references an old friend and seems to suggest the listener can learn from the lessons and memories that friend left behind. The theme of wanting to experience life to the fullest is also present through the lines "Words are wasted quickly in the passing of the day, Need to listen closely to hear what you say, Lost in translation, all I have is dreams, I wake up with a hunger, to taste what I see." This particular verse highlights the importance of personal experiences and how they can shape one's perspective.


The second half of the song takes on a more philosophical and reflective tone, with lines like "Life is a river, it's in constant flow, The dust moves with it, and we all must go." This speaks to the inevitability of change in life and how we must adapt to it. The final lines of the song, "We all start somewhere, but we end up all the same, Passing to the other side of the sky, it's all a game," seems to echo the Buddhist understanding of impermanence, and how everyone is subject to the same fate in life, no matter who or what they may be.


Line by Line Meaning

Listen to the music in the rushing wind
Pay attention to the sounds of nature around you.


Ever let it whisper, let it sink right in
Allow yourself to be fully present and absorb the moment.


Through the echo of a long lost friend
Even something unfamiliar can remind you of something from the past.


The lesson is unfolding in the painting of the wind
There is something to be learned from nature and its movements.


Words are wasted quickly in the passing of the day
Verbal communication is fleeting and easily forgotten.


Need to listen closely to hear what you say
It is important to be mindful of the words you speak and the impact they have.


Lost in translation, all I have is dreams
Misunderstandings can lead to confusion and uncertainty.


I wake up with a hunger, to taste what I see
There is a desire to experience life to the fullest.


Open the vents to let a little light in
Be open to new experiences and perspectives.


It slowly heats the ground, and lets the dust move again
Even a small change can have a big impact.


Remember where you came from
Stay connected to your roots and values.


Remember where you've been
Reflect on your past experiences to inform your present and future decisions.


We all start somewhere, but we end up all the same
Despite our individual journeys, we all face similar struggles and ultimately have the same destination.


Passing to the other side
Death is an inevitable part of life that we must accept.




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