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Climbing up on solsbury hill I could see the city light…

“Climbing up on solsbury hill I could see the city light Wind was blowing, time stood still Eagle flew out of the night He was something to observe Came in close, I heard a voice Standing stretching every nerve I had to listen had no choice I did not believe the information Just had to trust…” quote by Peter Gabriel
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““Climbing up on solsbury hill I could see the city light Wind was blowing, time stood still Eagle flew out of the night He was something to observe Came in close, I heard a voice Standing stretching every nerve I had to listen had no choice I did not believe the information Just had to trust imagination My heart was going boom boom, boom Son, he said, grab your things, Ive come to take you home. To keeping silence I resigned My friends would think I was a nut Turning water into wine Open doors would soon be shut So I went from day to day Tho my life was in a rut till I thought of what Id say Which connection I should cut I was feeling part of the scenery I walked right out of the machinery My heart was going boom boom boom Hey, he said, grab your things, Ive come to take you home. Yeah back home When illusion spin her net Im never where I want to be And liberty she pirouette When I think that I am free Watched by empty silhouettes Who close their eyes, but still can see No one taught them etiquette I will show another me Today I dont need a replacement Ill tell them what the smile on my face meant My heart was going boom boom boom Hey, I said, you can keep my things, theyve come to take me home.””

Peter Gabriel

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A surreal journey of inner conflict, imagination, and the search for freedom, urging listeners to trust intuition despite doubt.

In simple terms: Inner conflict and imagination guide toward freedom.

Key Takeaway

Trust intuition and break free from routine.

Themes

freedom imagination selfdiscovery

Mood

introspective enigmatic

Type

poetic musical

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • personal crisis
  • spiritual awakening

Key Concepts

psychology surrealism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does imagination help resolve personal ruts?
  • What does “home” symbolize in your life?
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