Musical Worldview (Instrumental Edition): Sonny Rollins, Freedom Suite

Sonny Rollins :: Freedom Suite


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Musical Worldview: Phish, "Everything's Right"

“I'm going downhill with increasing speed
And compassion gives way, if you listen to greed
Focus on the past and that's what will last
Nothing that is real and nothing you can feel
Focus on tomorrow you'll have to borrow
Images and mind and thoughts you've left behind
Focus on today and you'll find a way
Happiness is how
Rooted in the now”


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Musical Worldview: Tower of Power, "What Is Hip?"

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“You done even went and found you a guru
In your effort to find you a new you
And maybe even managed
To raise your conscious level
As you striving to find the right road
There's one thing you should know
What's hip today
Might become passe”


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Musical Worldview: Cage The Elephant, "Ain't No Rest For The Wicked"

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“I saw a preacher man in cuffs
He'd taken money from the church
He'd stuffed his bank account with righteous dollar bills
But even still I can't say much
Because I know we're all the same
Oh yes, we all seek out to satisfy those thrills”


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Musical Worldview (SBC 2021 Edition): Derek Webb, "Wedding Dress"

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The SBC chose to sing "Modest is Hottest." Maybe this should have been their theme song . . . 

“If you could love me as a wife.
For my wedding gift your life.
Should that be all I ever need?
Is there more I'm looking for?
Should I read between the lines?
Look for blessings in the skies?
Make me handsome rich and white.
Is that really what you want?
'Cause I am a whore I do confess.
I put you on just like a wedding dress,
And I run down the aisle,
Run down the aisle.
I am a prodigal with no way home.
I put you on just like a ring of gold,
And I run down the aisle,
Run down the aisle, to you.

Could you love this bastard child?
No, I don't trust you to provide.
With one hand in a pot of gold
And the other in your side.
'Cause I am so easily satisfied.
With the call of a lover's soul as wild.
I would take a little cash
Over your very flesh and blood.
'Cause I am a whore I do confess.
I put you on just like a wedding dress,
And I run down the aisle,
Run down the aisle.
I am a prodigal with no way home.
I put you on just like a ring of gold
And I run down the aisle,
Run down the aisle, to you.

'Cause money cannot buy
A husbnd's jealous eye.,
When you have knowingly
Deceived his wife.

'Cause I am a whore I do confess.
I put you on just like a wedding dress,
And I run down the aisle,
Run down the aisle.
I am a prodigal with no way home.
I put you on just like a ring of gold,
And I run down the aisle,
Run down the aisle, to you.

'Cause I am a whore I do confess.
I put you on just like a wedding dress,
And I run down the aisle,
Run down the aisle.
I am a prodigal with no way home.
I put you on just like a ring of gold,
And I run down the aisle,
Run down the aisle, to you.”


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Musical Worldview: Bob Weir, 'Black-Throated Wind'

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

“What's to be found, racing around
You carry your pain wherever you go
Full of the blues and trying to lose
You ain't gonna learn what you don't want to know

So I give you my eyes, and all of their lies
Please help them to learn as well as to see
Capture a glance and make it a dance
Of looking at you looking at me”


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Musical Worldview Project Playlist 04

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As the Musical Worldview Project (finding wisdom in lyrics) passes 200 entries, what better way to celebrate than an hour-long playlist of hand-picked Holiday At The Sea Musical Worldview Project family favorites.

Sit back, relax, and let the music take your mind (and encourage you to think about what kind of world you’d like to see and what kind of person you’d like to become to make that world a reality).

We’re all in this together.

Keep on keepin’ on.


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Musical Worldview Project Playlist 03

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As the Musical Worldview Project (finding wisdom in lyrics) passes 200 entries; what better way to celebrate than an hour-long playlist of hand-picked Holiday At The Sea Musical Worldview Project family favorites.

Sit back, relax, and let the music take your mind (and encourage you to think about what kind of world you’d like to see and what kind of person you’d like to become to make that world a reality).

We’re all in this together.

Keep on keepin’ on.


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Musical Worldview: the Cranberries, 'Zombie'

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“Another mother's breaking
Heart is taking over
When the violence causes silence
We must be mistaken”

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Musical Worldview: Joe Pug, "Hymn 101"

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“The more I buy
The more I'm bought
And the more I'm bought
The less I cost”




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Musical Worldview: Glen Phillips, "Thank You"

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“You gave me life
Thank you, thank you

Your love is everywhere
Your love is everywhere
Open me, open me”



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