LYRICS: A PART OF THAT WORLD (GRATITUDE)
“I’ve got twenty... but who cares? No big deal. I want more.” - ARIEL Surface Meaning: Ariel is talking about her collection of human objects (likely forks, combs, etc.) — she's collected 20 of them, which might seem like a lot, but to her, they’re not enough. She wants something deeper: life on land. She desires to be something more. Spiritually Reflective Interpretation: The Absence of Gratitude: This lyric shows no recognition of what she already has. She’s surrounded by abundance, not just in objects, but in love, family, beauty, and a thriving community under the sea. But her desire overshadows her gratitude. This can lead us to ask ourselves: How often do we disregard our blessings because they don’t match our expectations or ego-driven desires? - Do we chase more because we lack appreciation for what is? - Are we letting divine timing unfold, or are we trying to control the narrative out of discontent? - Where in my life do I say, ‘I have enough, but it’s no big deal — I want more’? - What would shift if I acknowledged the miracle of what I already have? - Can I discern the voice of my soul from the voice of my ego when I say ‘I want more’?