I think that this is about a sort of growing up, (In the beginning,we all start as a tiny seed, then a tender sprout With water, light and the hope of love, We grow up towards the skies above)
I think that this is about a sort of growing up, (In the beginning,we all start as a tiny seed, then a tender sprout With water, light and the hope of love, We grow up towards the skies above)
This is paired with plant life aspects, in my opinion, to compare coming of age as a human and the need to claim a life for yourself with the natural order and entropy of the universe (plants retaking a city).
This is paired with plant life aspects, in my opinion, to compare coming of age as a human and the need to claim a life for yourself with the natural order and entropy of the universe (plants retaking a city).
This is a wonderful and deep song despite how short it is and how few lyrics there are. (:
This is a wonderful and deep song despite how short it is and how few lyrics there are. (:
I think it’s generally about the court of public opinion — be it talk shows on TV, social media on the internet, etc. It was a bit prescient in that respect because these days, it really is hard to hold people’s interest for very long with “pixels and sound”, so we have to resort to more and more shocking content to grab that fleeting attention.
I think it’s generally about the court of public opinion — be it talk shows on TV, social media on the internet, etc. It was a bit prescient in that respect because these days, it really is hard to hold people’s interest for very long with “pixels and sound”, so we have to resort to more and more shocking content to grab that fleeting attention.
I don’t care what it’s about.
I don’t care what it’s about.
It makes me think of my dad every time I hear it.
It makes me think of my dad every time I hear it.
I miss you dad.
I miss you dad.
Anyone else think this song is about religion? The swallow the meaning of life part and there’s no right and wrong way kind of remind me of my time going to catholic school. I could be wrong and it might be generic authority although religion is def a form of authority so it applies to them too.
Anyone else think this song is about religion? The swallow the meaning of life part and there’s no right and wrong way kind of remind me of my time going to catholic school. I could be wrong and it might be generic authority although religion is def a form of authority so it applies to them too.
Wow, so many comments. I've always loved this song, had it on a CD mix back in the day. It just came up on my Apple Music and was looking at the lyrics, and this particular part really hits home with me:
Wow, so many comments. I've always loved this song, had it on a CD mix back in the day. It just came up on my Apple Music and was looking at the lyrics, and this particular part really hits home with me:
Cold silence has A tendency to Atrophy any Sense of compassion Between supposed lovers
Cold silence has A tendency to Atrophy any Sense of compassion Between supposed lovers
I went through a tough breakup (all breakups are tough for me) a couple of years ago, and these lyrics are a perfect fit for my feelings about it. To this day, I hate her and I will always feel that way. Mostly because of the "cold silence" from her. And that cold silence totally eroded any "sense of compassion" I felt for her for anything i might have done wrong. And with just the power of the song, and how good it is, I feel it even more. Love it.
Gas face
Gas face
I agree it's about us figuring things out, and really matches what an earlier responder said about Karl's intentions when writing the song, but even moreso, I get the sense it's about us messing everything up. We've fouled up this gorgeous planet that we were lucky enough to "inherit," and now we want to go to the moon and try to make things right but we'll just mess that (and space) up too! Think of all the junk in space - satellites, etc. We can't keep ourselves from messing up a good, pure thing. We think we know and understand...
I agree it's about us figuring things out, and really matches what an earlier responder said about Karl's intentions when writing the song, but even moreso, I get the sense it's about us messing everything up. We've fouled up this gorgeous planet that we were lucky enough to "inherit," and now we want to go to the moon and try to make things right but we'll just mess that (and space) up too! Think of all the junk in space - satellites, etc. We can't keep ourselves from messing up a good, pure thing. We think we know and understand so much - well, we TRY to understand, and we often do get there (we know more about lots of things than in the days before science and before they could just sit and think) - but that understanding somehow doesn't stop us from fouling the water and the air and killing each other and never seeming to learn or get any better as a whole. I just love this song, and I know Karl Wallinger was very earth-concious, very concerned about the planet, so this interpretation is the one I've always had and continue to think fits the song.
A song with a positive outlook on life. The sun hits the sky symbolises a radiant and uplifting atmosphere. The verses point to a freedom of expression and that we shouldn't be tongue tied and repressed but should speak openly and be honest. The Doctor in the chorus can be associated with someone who is healing, understanding and gives positive guidance. The lyrics overall show that we should avoid negative influences that hold us back and have a positive state of mind
A song with a positive outlook on life. The sun hits the sky symbolises a radiant and uplifting atmosphere. The verses point to a freedom of expression and that we shouldn't be tongue tied and repressed but should speak openly and be honest. The Doctor in the chorus can be associated with someone who is healing, understanding and gives positive guidance. The lyrics overall show that we should avoid negative influences that hold us back and have a positive state of mind
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Cornell the Visionary. Chris saw the future, he knew America would arrive at the point we are here in 2024. Our rightful past, present and future president... the amazing and immortal Donald J Trump will lead us back to greatness and the point to which the treacherous and lecherous Buyden has driven us too is the straw that broke the back... SETTING OFF the destruction of the psychotic "progressive liberals" and their unholy alliance with demons of depravity. Set if Off brothers, we're ready to reclaim our nation.
Cornell the Visionary. Chris saw the future, he knew America would arrive at the point we are here in 2024. Our rightful past, present and future president... the amazing and immortal Donald J Trump will lead us back to greatness and the point to which the treacherous and lecherous Buyden has driven us too is the straw that broke the back... SETTING OFF the destruction of the psychotic "progressive liberals" and their unholy alliance with demons of depravity. Set if Off brothers, we're ready to reclaim our nation.