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| Bright Eyes – Arc of Time (Time Code) Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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Conor just takes this amazing spectator's view of life whenever he writes. I'm not actually sure what he's saying with this song...whether he actually fears death and fears this process of judgement "curse of praise all the things you've done" or is acknowledging it for himself. Anyways, this song's wicked just like all his stuff. The song will grow on you if you read the lyrics and think about them. But the music is awesome too...he's incredibly versatile. So gifted. "Til we crack the code we have always known but could never understand" I'd like to think he's preaching faith. I'm not hardcore catholic, but I am faithful. |
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| Bright Eyes – Easy/Lucky/Free Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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I know there are political references and pessimistic comments, but that's a given with Conor and I don't think that's what he's getting at here. He's talking about the time people waste working, and not focusing on the important things in life such as time with friends. I definitely agree with the person above who said so delicately Conor's just talking about "not having to put up with life's shit anymore." I love the line "You might escape to a condo on the cost" it shows how consumed people become with work, and how really we're lucky if we get away for a while. So clever. Anyways i'm rambling. Beautiful song, definitely nothing depressing about it...Although some of the messages are negative really he's just trying to make you think. I think that's all Conor really wants to do. Just lookin out for people. What a guy. |
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| Bright Eyes – Easy/Lucky/Free Lyrics
| 20 years ago
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I believe that Conor has shown a shift in his beliefs with this new alubm (Digital Ash...). On previous albums he's definitely been a cynic about the existence of an after-life, faith, ect. But with this album and this song in particular he's saying that some people close to him have passed away and he's done some thinking. "...But it's all I'm doing now, looking for patterns in the sound". Especially if you check out "Arc of Time" earlier on the album, it's undeniable. This whole album is a positive message, and actually talks about believing in something bigger than we are...which is a nice change for Bright Eyes. |
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