Turtles All the Way Down
Turtles All the Way Down

Sturgill Simpson - Turtles All the Way Down Lyrics

Delving into a realm of existential contemplation, this track explores the artist's personal spiritual journey and reflections on life. Simpson references encounters with religious figures and mind-altering substances, suggesting his quest for understanding… Read more

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May 12, 2014
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Turtles All the Way Down Lyrics

I've seen Jesus play with flames in a lake of fire
That I was standing in
Met the devil in Seattle
And spent nine months inside the lions den
I met Buddha yet another time
And he showed me a glowing light within
But I swear, God is there
Every time I stare in the eyes of my best friend
Says "My son it's all been done
And someday you're gonna wake up old and gray"
So go and try to have some fun showing warmth to everyone
You meet and greet and cheat along the way

There's a gateway in our mind that leads
Somewhere out there far beyond this plane
Where reptile aliens made of light
Cut you open and pull out all your pain
Well tell me how you make illegal
Something that we all make in our brain
Some say you might go crazy
But then again it might make you go sane

And every time I take a look inside that old and fabled book
I'm blinded and reminded of the pain caused by some old man in the sky
Marijuana, LSD, psilocybin, and DMT they all changed the way I see
But love's the only thing that ever saved my life

So don't waste your mind on nursery rhymes
Or fairy tales of blood and wine
It's turtles all the way down the line
So to each their own 'til we go home
To other realms our souls must roam
To and through the myth that we all call space and time

Writer(s): John Sturgill Simpson
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
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What is the Meaning of Turtles All the Way Down?

Delving into a realm of existential contemplation, this track explores the artist's personal spiritual journey and reflections on life. Simpson references encounters with religious figures and mind-altering substances, suggesting his quest for understanding transcends traditional boundaries. The phrase "turtles all the way down" refers to an infinite regression problem in cosmology, hinting at the infinite mystery of existence. The song also emphasizes love as a powerful force of salvation amidst life's complexities. Ultimately, it encourages listeners to seek their own truth and enjoy life while they can, as our time is finite in this vast universe. #ExistentialMusings #LoveAndLife

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