That every individual is on a “path” of their own as they go through life; and every individual must interpret life and its meaning for themselves. No choice.
The chorus:
Ripple in still water
When there is no pebble tossed
Nor wind to blow
…means life’s meaning will come out of nowhere, in your mind and consciousness, in other words from the fountain not made by the hands of man.
The songwriter is saying he/she would like to define life’s meaning and path, but he/she cannot, and it’s best you figure it out on your own, and in the end, that’s how it will happen anyhow…with the help of the fountain and the ripple without a cause.
It’s like a parent or significant other squaring with you and saying that they love you, but…for the deep stuff…you have to figure it out for yourself.
The song also says if someone thinks they have the answer or answers for others as a leader, well, they only have the answers for themselves.
To me this song means:
That every individual is on a “path” of their own as they go through life; and every individual must interpret life and its meaning for themselves. No choice.
The chorus:
Ripple in still water When there is no pebble tossed Nor wind to blow
…means life’s meaning will come out of nowhere, in your mind and consciousness, in other words from the fountain not made by the hands of man.
The songwriter is saying he/she would like to define life’s meaning and path, but he/she cannot, and it’s best you figure it out on your own, and in the end, that’s how it will happen anyhow…with the help of the fountain and the ripple without a cause.
It’s like a parent or significant other squaring with you and saying that they love you, but…for the deep stuff…you have to figure it out for yourself.
The song also says if someone thinks they have the answer or answers for others as a leader, well, they only have the answers for themselves.
The song is about the deep personal stuff.
I love the clarity of this song.