About…
This song aims to capture the analytical and observing qualities of Type Five with just a hint of stinginess and a dash of avarice on the side. It expresses the difficulty experienced when we see the world as demanding too much and giving too little. This song highlights the defence mechanism of ‘isolation’ – withdrawing to the inner world of thoughts to protect ourselves from being drained of all resources in an attempt to avoid emptiness. The chorus takes us to the relief experienced when we realise that participation in the world can lead us to feel energised and to make a meaningful contribution. It points to generosity and ultimately, non-attachment, as gateways to presence. More about Type Five…
Lyrics
Alone in my head
Ideas are safe ‘n’ sound
Don’t ask much of me
There’s not enough to go round
I’ll take time to myself
Discover something new
Observe from over here
A safe distance from you…but…
Breaking the barriers down
With my feet touchin’ the ground
I begin to feel
My hidden side revealed
I go with the flow
Relinquish the need to know
Cos’ life is moving in harmony here
And the infinite beauty around me is clear
Wanna share what I know
But it’s not rational out there
This world is draining me
The empty feeling’s hard to bear….but
CHORUS
I know there’s enough for everyone
So I won’t just walk, I will run…and…
Break the barriers down
With my feet touchin’ the ground
I begin to feel
My hidden side revealed
I go with the flow
Relinquish the need to know
Cos’ life is moving in harmony here
And the infinite beauty around me is clear