everlast- what its like
While most song lyrics are everlasting, especially when put out for the world to enjoy, among the many Geoff Moore lyrics is included a song titled „The Everlasting.” It was written by Geoff Moore and Phil Madeira. It comes from the album Simple Heart recorded by Geoff Moore & The Distance in 1990.
This song is transparent in its beauty. The lyrics are not magical. They are not mystifying and unable to be understood. In fact, similar sentiments have been recorded by other artists. I write and remind us of this song because the sentiment bears repeating. I write about Geoff Moore’s version of the sentiment because he is an artist of great sincerity.
So let us take a look at these Everlasting lyrics, shall we?
The Everlasting written by Geoff Moore and Phil Madeira
Verse One:
„It was the autumn of his days. We sat in the twilight, waiting for the falling night. One by one the stars began to glow. He said, soon I’ll leave this place. And with my view here at the end, I hold a few regrets my friend. I listened as the words of wisdom flowed.”
Geoff and Phil do a great job of painting word pictures. It is easy to imagine the scene. They put you right there in the moment. I like this verse because it shows respect for our elders. They have been through many things in their lifetimes. Their experiences gained for them perspective. Their perspective can be learned from. I also like that the companion to the older gentlemen is actively listening. Too often, people do not truly listen to one another.
Chorus:
„I would have lived my life like there was no tomorrow, for life is really, like a gift we’ve borrowed. I would have not confused these things I soon will lose, with the everlasting.”
Here is the trick of being human. If you know that you will live exactly 69 years 3 months and 5 days, perhaps you can prepare for that amount of life exactly. However, you do not know how long you will live. You do not know exactly how much things will cost well into the future. You are not guaranteed a certain level of health. You are not afforded the information of who will be in your life and the number of persons you must provide for. Nothing is guaranteed.
So while the words of the chorus are profound, the speaker of the line should be gentler with himself. He was caught in the inevitable trap of not knowing how much time he needed to spend on these seemingly unimportant tasks as he now views them at the end of his life. I think God understands our plight.
We could not possibly live every day of our lives like it was our last. That is too intense. What we can do is work at our perspective. Is getting the lawn mowed more important than our daughter’s birthday party? Would we have had plenty of time to get the lawn mowed if we had not been gaming online for three hours? God, Family, Friends, are important, then work, play, and entertainment.
Verse Two:
„Here in the summer of my days, I think of how my hands have labored, longed for moments past unsavored. Lord, help me cherish every day. I’m gonna live my life like there is no tomorrow.”
This verse is about the younger companion trying to employ the advice of the elder. He asks God for help with his intentions. Here again, way too intense to actually live like there is no tomorrow. I think it is important to not ignore the whole idea because implementing the literal version is impossible. Take small steps toward living a life focused on the important. Forward progress is still progress. It mounts up over time.
Bridge:
„Between the future and the past let us live like it’s our last chance to be beacons shining in the night, people living in the light of eternity. Let us live our life like there is no tomorrow.”
Live in the present. In your experience, do you feel at ease living while focused either more on the past or on the future rather than on the present? It takes a conscious effort to live in the present. While it is not 100% achievable or practical, being in the present more than any other realm is the most peaceful way to live.
While most song lyrics are everlasting, especially when put out for the world to enjoy, among the many Geoff Moore lyrics is included a song titled „The Everlasting.” It was written by Geoff Moore and Phil Madeira. It comes from the album Simple Heart recorded by Geoff Moore & The Distance in 1990.
This song is transparent in its beauty. The lyrics are not magical. They are not mystifying and unable to be understood. In fact, similar sentiments have been recorded by other artists. I write and remind us of this song because the sentiment bears repeating. I write about Geoff Moore’s version of the sentiment because he is an artist of great sincerity.
So let us take a look at these Everlasting lyrics, shall we?
The Everlasting written by sklep z grami Geoff Moore and Phil Madeira
Verse One:
„It was the autumn of his days. We sat in the twilight, waiting for the falling night. One by one the stars began to glow. He said, soon I’ll leave this place. And with my view here at the end, I hold a few regrets my friend. I listened as the words of wisdom flowed.”
Geoff and Phil do a great job of painting word pictures. It is easy to imagine the scene. They put you right there in the moment. I like this verse because it shows respect for our elders. They have been through many things in their lifetimes. Their experiences gained for them perspective. Their perspective can be learned from. I also like that the companion to the older gentlemen is actively listening. Too often, people do not truly listen to one another.
Chorus:
„I would have lived my life like there was no tomorrow, for life is really, like a gift we’ve borrowed. I would have not confused these things I soon will lose, with the everlasting.”
Here is the trick of being human. If you know that you will live exactly 69 years 3 months and 5 days, perhaps you can prepare for that amount of life exactly. However, you do not know how long you will live. You do not know exactly how much things will cost well into the future. You are not guaranteed a certain level of health. You are not afforded the information of who will be in your life and the number of persons you must provide for. Nothing is guaranteed.
So while the words of the chorus are profound, the speaker of the line should be gentler with himself. He was caught in the inevitable trap of not knowing how much time he needed to spend on these seemingly unimportant tasks as he now views them at the end of his life. I think God understands our plight.
We could not possibly live every day of our lives like it was our last. That is too intense. What we can do is work at our perspective. Is getting the lawn mowed more important than our daughter’s birthday party? Would we have had plenty of time to get the lawn mowed if we had not been gaming online for three hours? God, Family, Friends, are important, then work, play, and entertainment.
Verse Two:
„Here in the summer of my days, I think of how my hands have labored, longed for moments past unsavored. Lord, help me cherish every day. I’m gonna live my life like there is no tomorrow.”
This verse is about the younger companion trying to employ the advice of the elder. He asks God for help with his intentions. Here again, way too intense to actually live like there is no tomorrow. I think it is important to not ignore the whole idea because implementing the literal version is impossible. Take small steps toward living a life focused on the important. Forward progress is still progress. It mounts up over time.
Bridge:
„Between the future and the past let us live like it’s our last chance to be beacons shining in the night, people living in the light of eternity. Let us live our life like there is no tomorrow.”
Live in the present. In your experience, do you feel at ease living while focused either more on the past or on the future rather than on the present? It takes a conscious effort to live in the present. While it is not 100% achievable or practical, being in the present more than any other realm is the most peaceful way to live.