Jig of Life Lyrics

Lyric discussion by mullala 

Cover art for Jig of Life lyrics by Kate Bush

The old woman made it, the girl didn't drown. If she did, there would be no old woman in the mirror :) I argued with my sister what was the meaning of "one hand clapping" and just couldn't get it. Does anyone have any ideas?

@mullala The one hand clapping? The best explanation I've heard is this: Clap your hands together - listen to the sound made. Clap your hands together again - really listen to the sound made. Again, clap your hands together - really listen to the sound not made - hear what is missing.

The illusion is that you perceive it all.