This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I wasn't walking on water
I was standing on a reef
When the tide came in
Swept beneath the surface
Lost without a trace
No hope at all
No hope at all
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Of life
I wasn't walking with angels
I was talking to myself
Rising up to the surface
Raging against the night
Starless night
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Love's sweet miracle
Of life
Oh, salvation
Oh, salvation
Oh, salvation
Oh, salvation
I wasn't praying for magic
I was hiding in plain sight
Rising up from the surface
To fly into the light, into the light
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Of life
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Of life
I was standing on a reef
When the tide came in
Swept beneath the surface
Lost without a trace
No hope at all
No hope at all
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Of life
I wasn't walking with angels
I was talking to myself
Rising up to the surface
Raging against the night
Starless night
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Love's sweet miracle
Of life
Oh, salvation
Oh, salvation
Oh, salvation
Oh, salvation
I wasn't praying for magic
I was hiding in plain sight
Rising up from the surface
To fly into the light, into the light
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Of life
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Oh, sweet miracle
Of life
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i would say that the guess that peart wrote this song about the lowest point in his life is correct. it seems to just say how low he was, very lyrically of course, add in the customary awesome guitar and bass parts, drums and then we have a rush soon-to-be classic
Ä°n my opinion this song is about a criticism of religions.
I wasn't walking on water I was standing on a reef When the tide came in
I think this part is about Moses and his intervention to the Red Sea.
Ä°n every part and paragraph we see a denial about miracles, magics....
i think this is about when Neil found his reason for living...i havent finished his book yet so i dont know if its in there but thats what this sounds like.
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Peart had experienced severe tragedy relatively recently before writing these lyrics (his daughter and then his wife died less than a year apart from each other). In light of Peart's recent tragic experiences, this song could perhaps be considered a rebuttal of those songs in which the lyricist states (or tries to imply) that their experience of a 'miracle' proves or evidences their god's existence (as I described above).
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What I think this song means is that Neil is saying he has been overwhelmed with grief over the loss of his wife and daughter. I think the first verse says he was there and then he was swept away. He didn't have a choice or any control so he was swept away. The sweet miracle is his wife and daughter whom he missis very much and wishes they could be with him now. The second verse where he says he is raging against the night I think is about the feeling of being alone. I think the salvation is and further the miracle is also the will to go on with life. So in essence the song is about death of loved ones and missing them greatly, but forgiving yourself for still being alive and going on with life.