Turtles All The Way Down Lyrics
Sturgill Simpson
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 9 months inside the lions' den
Met Buddha yet another time and he showed me a glowing light within
But I swear that God is there every time I glare 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 beyond this plane
Where reptile aliens made of light cut you open and pull out all your pain
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
Every time I take a look inside 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
Song & Lyrics Facts
Sturgill Simpson's song "Turtles All the Way Down" was released in 2016 on his album A Sailor's Guide to Earth. The song was written by Sturgill Simpson and produced by Dave Cobb.
It features members of the band, including guitarist Laur Joamets, bassist Kevin Black, drummer Miles Miller, and keyboardist Bobby Emmett. The lyrics of this track reflect Simpson's exploration of life's deeper questions and the idea that we are all connected through a chain of cause and effect. He reflects on how our actions can have far-reaching consequences and how it is important to stay grounded in the present moment. The song has become an anthem for fans who appreciate its thoughtful and introspective message.