Story Behind The Song
Inspired by Joseph Campbell's works on Mythology and Religion, "The Hero with a Thousand Faces".
Song Description
Inspirational and serious song about birth and death, my own funeral requiem perhaps!? Three verses representing the hero's journey - departure, crossing and arrival.
| Song Length |
3:08 |
Genre |
World - European, Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Peaceful |
Subject |
Spirituality, Sadness |
| Similar Artists |
Celine Dion |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
The Hero's Journey
(Dedicated to Joseph Campbell 1904-1987)
And when I lay down to sleep
Fond memories you'll surely keep
Of tears and laughter soft and kind
As journey's end brings peace of mind
The hero's journey, the hero's journey
The hero's journey
And when I wade into the fire
The flames take back all desire
The Great Spirit shakes my hand
A welcome to the promised land
The wild spirit roams the eternal plains
In everlasting joy free from mortal chains
And when I'm scattered on the earth
Weeping women shall give birth
To another such as me
Searching for their destiny
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