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 welcome the sun
The clouds and rain
The wind that sweeps the sky clean and lets the sun shine again
This is the most magnificent life has ever been
Here is heaven and earth and the brilliant sky inbetween
Blessed is this life, I'm gonna celebrate being alive
All right, blessed is this life, I'm gonna celebrate being alive
That's right yeah
Blessed is this life, I'm gonna celebrate being alive
Blessed is this life, I'm gonna celebrate being alive
That's right
I dwell in the darkness
I let in the light
I sleep in the afternoon and become the noise in the night
I trespass in temptation and I suffered in sacrifice
But I awake each day with the new sunrise
Blessed is this life, I'm gonna celebrate being alive
That's right
Blessed is this life, I'm gonna celebrate being alive
I'm gonna celebrate, I'm gonna celebrate
I'm gonna celebrate, I'm gonna celebrate
Said I'm gonna, I'm gonna cele-brate
I'm gonna celebrate, I'm gonna celebrate
I'm gonna celebrate, I'm gonna celebrate
Blessed is this life, I'm gonna celebrate being alive
Blessed is this life, I'm gonna celebrate being alive
That's right
The clouds and rain
The wind that sweeps the sky clean and lets the sun shine again
This is the most magnificent life has ever been
Here is heaven and earth and the brilliant sky inbetween
Blessed is this life, I'm gonna celebrate being alive
All right, blessed is this life, I'm gonna celebrate being alive
That's right yeah
Blessed is this life, I'm gonna celebrate being alive
Blessed is this life, I'm gonna celebrate being alive
That's right
I dwell in the darkness
I let in the light
I sleep in the afternoon and become the noise in the night
I trespass in temptation and I suffered in sacrifice
But I awake each day with the new sunrise
Blessed is this life, I'm gonna celebrate being alive
That's right
Blessed is this life, I'm gonna celebrate being alive
I'm gonna celebrate, I'm gonna celebrate
I'm gonna celebrate, I'm gonna celebrate
Said I'm gonna, I'm gonna cele-brate
I'm gonna celebrate, I'm gonna celebrate
I'm gonna celebrate, I'm gonna celebrate
Blessed is this life, I'm gonna celebrate being alive
Blessed is this life, I'm gonna celebrate being alive
That's right
Lyrics submitted by frozenhorizon
Blessed Lyrics as written by Brett Dennen
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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