No, not Jonah And The Whale - Noah And The Whale!
(art by Pieter Lastman, Dutch painter and a mentor of Rembrandt)
This song is catchy and overtly meaningful, but it also has layers of depth that may not be evident at first listen. I recommend giving it a few plays and pulling up the lyrics on songmeanings.net to really let it sink in. The harmonies are sweet, and the bridge builds with emotion to back the weight of the lyrics.
It sounds like a failed relationship may have partially inspired the song, but it's also talking about love for one's fellow man, not just romantic love between two people. The primary message is that fulfillment in our short time on this earth is found not in selfish pursuits, but in giving of yourself to others.
Pretty fun bonus acoustic video for ya; if you're a drummer you'll appreciate the makeshift "kick drum":
(And oh look! A harmonium, just like yesterday! What a coincidence! No seriously, I didn't plan that...)
"What you share with the world is what it keeps of you..."
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