The song "Between Rock and Sky" by Joan Shelley evokes the timeless and fleeting nature of life. The lyrics describe the beauty of the natural world - the sounds of crickets, the flight of a hawk, and the colors of light. The imagery of fading flowers on a climbing vine suggests that life is ephemeral. The singer urges us to embrace every precious moment of our lives, as we are all just passing through this world. The arrival of a new life, symbolized by the "child arriving" and its first cry, reminds us of the constant cycle of birth and death that defines our existence. The chorus encourages us to sing and celebrate both joy and sorrow, as we navigate the ups and downs of life. The final stanza pays tribute to those who came before us and those who will come after us, as we all are connected by the timeless rhythms of nature. In short, the song encourages us to live fully and embrace the beauty of the natural world around us, even as we acknowledge our own mortality.
