Soul Searchin' Songtext
von Horace Silver

What is the meaning of life? What does my purpose involve?
Do we live but to die, or can the puzzle be solved?
What have I done up to now? Could it be all done in vain?
If my life were to end, what would humanity gain?

I′m soul-searching for the real true values
My mind's a-working, so it′s up to me to choose


I found the meaning of life, I found my purpose and end
Just when we think it's through, that's when it really begins
I′m taking a hold of myself, I must assume full command
If I′m to reach my goal, I must construct a new plan

I'm soul-searching for the real true values
My mind′s a-working, so it's up to me to choose

I′ll make a study of life, I'll get the books off the shelf
I must open my mind so I can study myself
What brings the greatest of joy? What makes me happy, my friend?
When I can find a way that I might help other men

I′m soul-searching for the real true values
My mind's a-working, so it's up to me to choose