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George Harrison - Run of the Mill
Identifier
015388
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
"Run of the Mill" was released on George's 1970 triple album All Things Must Pass. Harrison wrote the song shortly after the Beatles' troubled Get Back sessions in early 1969,
According to those who do not understand George "The lyrics reflect the toll that running their company Apple Corps had taken on relationships within the band, especially between Paul McCartney and the other three Beatles, as well as Harrison's dismay at John Lennon's emotional withdrawal from the band".
But there is a lot more to the lyrics than this. George was a deeply spiritual man and this message is a general one.
A description of the experience
Run of the Mill
Everyone has choice
When to and not to raise their voices
It's you that decides
Which way you will turn
While feeling that our love's not your concern
It's you that decides
No one around you, will carry the blame for you
No one around you, will love you today
And throw it all away
Tomorrow when you rise
Another day for you to realize me
Or send me down again
As the days stand up on end
You've got me wondering how I lost your friendship
But I see it in your eyes
Though I'm beside you I can't carry the lame for you
I may decide to get out with your blessing
Where I'll carry on guessing
How high will you leap?
Will you make enough for you to reap it?
Only you'll arrive
At your own made end
With no one but yourself to be offended
It's you that decides