[kj] Pilgrimage ???

[iPat]

goooooood post!
i see him speaking to the creator
hes leaving behind the world in which hes trapped and using biblical
references refers to finding himself in the world free of the western
trappings
the refernce of the woman to me falls back to paganism whereas many
religions are male biased. When he was looking the creator provided
him the fuel he needed.

On 4/22/05, nicholas fitzpatrick <gasw30 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Who is the "you" that Jaz is dedicating his life to in the song Pilgrimage?
> Is this his God? Where is the City of Light referenced in this song (isn't
> it a football ground in Cardiff)? Any takers/speculators?
> 
> I can't remember what this song is like - is it any good?
> 
> I thought it would be a good idea to talk about Pilgrimage. Seems topical as
> there's a new pope.
> 
> Peace be with you my brothers and sisters.
> Nick
> 
> Lyrics:
> My values altered i was looking for peace
> I was tired in the lands of the west.
> I had to get out
> I took a map, let the pendulum swing
> I wrote a note, took my prayer mat and left
> On a prayer and a wing
> 
> And every moment of my life
> I dedicate to you
> And when i fear of falling
> I am in your hands
> 
> Pilgrimage
> 
> Through the archway in the city of light
> The procession began
> I heard their praises rise like incense to heaven
> I'd awoken from a long time ago
> I fell to my knees
> I kissed the ground then i started to cry
> 
> And every moment of my life
> I dedicate to you
> And when i fear of falling
> I am in your hands
> 
> Pilgrimage
> So wonderful
> 
> I saw the merchants selling saffron and spice
> I felt acceptance for the fate of my life
> I was thirsty then i came to a spring
> I had to have faith
> I was hungry, you sent a stranger to me
> She shared out her food
> 
> And every moment of my life
> I dedicate to you
> And when i fear of falling
> I am in your hands
> 
> Pilgrimage
> 
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