I'm not claiming to be an existentialist myself; I'm certainly not decisive enough for that.
Anyhow, I feel that Ani's simply suggesting that all the time we may have to enjoy this crazy cosmos is what we've got in this unpredictable lifetime. And, if that's so... we had best make the most of it because, ultimately, life is a beautiful thing and it is far too short.
I almost giggle to hear it. It seems odd, what depresses many to even consider - the fact that there may be no God or Afterlife - I find a thrilling and liberating suggestion in the way Ani approaches it in these lyrics.
What if no one is watching? Well we can go enjoy ourselves without worrying about a metaphysical spanking (to paraphrase the movie, Dogma) after we die if we've been slightly naughty. And, if people learned to be kind just because they wanted to make this life better for everyone and therefore were SINCERE in their kindness, as opposed to trying to earn karma or brownie points or whatever you wish to call it, than we would all likely have a much better time.
I find this song existentialist and uplifting.
I'm not claiming to be an existentialist myself; I'm certainly not decisive enough for that.
Anyhow, I feel that Ani's simply suggesting that all the time we may have to enjoy this crazy cosmos is what we've got in this unpredictable lifetime. And, if that's so... we had best make the most of it because, ultimately, life is a beautiful thing and it is far too short.
I almost giggle to hear it. It seems odd, what depresses many to even consider - the fact that there may be no God or Afterlife - I find a thrilling and liberating suggestion in the way Ani approaches it in these lyrics.
What if no one is watching? Well we can go enjoy ourselves without worrying about a metaphysical spanking (to paraphrase the movie, Dogma) after we die if we've been slightly naughty. And, if people learned to be kind just because they wanted to make this life better for everyone and therefore were SINCERE in their kindness, as opposed to trying to earn karma or brownie points or whatever you wish to call it, than we would all likely have a much better time.