Miracles Out Of Nowhere Lyrics
Down from gleaming heaven, I can hear the voices call
When you comin' home now, son? The world is not for you
Tell me what's your point of view
Tell me some crazy stories, let me know who runs this show
Glassy-eyed and laughing, he turns and walks away
Tell me what made you that way
Asking questions, learning all the time
It's always here, it's always there
It's just love and miracles out of nowhere
Children grown and leavin', seems the world is growin' cold
And though your body's ailin' you, your mind is just like new
Tell me where you're goin' to
if you'll only look through this disguise
It's always here, it's always there
It's just love and miracles out of nowhere
Oh, and miracles out of nowhere
No one ever listens, I just play and then I go
Off into the sunset like the western heroes do
Tell me what you're gonna do
All my life I knew that it was mine
It's always here, it's always there
It's just love and miracles out of nowhere
Oh, and miracles out of nowhere
Out of nowhere
This is, indeed, about discovering and embracing the Christian faith (although it could just as easily be interpreted for any other greater meaning in life). The first verse is about the singer being intrigued by the beauty of nature on a perfect morning, which starts him on the road to truth.
The second verse is about a "madman", someone who seems crazy because of the religious lifestyle he leads. The ending of the second verse, "Tell me, what made you that way?" suggests that the singer is intrigued rather than repulsed by this madness.
The third verse is about the singer's encounter with someone who is nearing the end of their natural life, but despite the fact that the world seems to be "growing cold" toward her, she maintains a vigorous and upbeat life. Again, we can assume that this is due to her religious faith.
The last verse changes perspective from the singer to some kind of external entity that is spreading the "song" or truth that has so intrigued the singer. Rather than foisting this truth on others, though, "[he] just play[s] and then [he] go[es]", allowing others to discover the story on their own. This is clearly meant to be the spiritual force that has enticed the singer.
The chorus states the point of the song with some clarity. The final chorus, which is slightly different, reveals that the singer is more confident in the faith that they will see a sign, indicating growth in the spiritual life.
About gaining different a different perspective on life
One of the most uplifting songs ever written. Kansas totally rules.
Some members of Kansas, Kerry Livgren for one, are Christian. This is evident in many of their songs, this one included. This song is about the singer's spiritual journey & search for meaning, one which many others have rejected or abandoned in favor of more wordly pursuits.
This songs totally rocks! I love the instrumental section in the middle.
This is truly one of my favorite Kansas songs (and there are a lot). They are probably the most underrated band of all time. So talented and tight. The form of this song sort of reminds me of "I Want To Conquer the World" by Bad Religion although they are about completely different subjects. Anyone agree?
It starts by him hearing the voices of angels and knowing the world around him doesn't feel like home anymore. The madman, although he could be a religious figure, I am more inclined to believe is this conspiracy theorist kind of dude that has an explanation for eveything with his crazy stories but turns out to sound saner and saner the more you listen to his point of view. He asks the madman to tell him who rules the world and his reaction of laughing and walking away is that classic sage reaction of not telling someone more than they can handle. The singer is desperate to find the answers, when he says its always here or there, he is referring to the undying question burning inside all of us the big 'why?'. When he talks about the dear mother, hes referring to the earth and humanity as the mind. He's intrigued by the most recent turn in it's history, the short sliver of timeline that we've actually walked on it. The simple truth that we don't seem to get it's that its right in front of us, the reason itself, God incarnate, truth in all its splendor is hid by a thin disguise of personhood; a mask everyone wears to escape the pain of higher thought. The song is telling you where God hides. In you-me, love and miracles out of nowhere.