| 311 – Ebb and Flow Lyrics | 11 years ago |
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Okay, so I can only scratch the surface on this song. I really think there is a deeper more specific topic at hand than what I can describe, but I can't crack the code, no 311 pun intended (lies. that was completely on purpose). Here we go. As a whole, I believe the song is talking about the struggles of life, the ups and downs, that what ebb and flow means, like the tides they rise and they come down, ebb and flow. The first verse reminds me of the movie "Blast from the Past" where they hide in the bomb shelter. I dont really know what 311 is specifically referring to, but it sounds like ppl waiting out a war or bomb threat. the second verse sounds more like a literal ebb and flow system, but it seems like a metaphor for the bigger picture of this song ( something in the ebb and flow process has gone wrong). The chorus, which I love, talks about the ups and downs of life. forward we crwal, backward we fall...SA's part seems pretty straight forward which is unusual bc he is normally deep with his lyrics and wisdom. the ending chorus intrigues me and I think this is where the real message comes in. The first line we are a part of this ebb and flow system (through the ebb and flow), the second line says beyond the ebb and flow so I think that line refers to us living in a dream world bc we dont see what is really happening in front of our eyes ( I think this song is political/anti- the us government- living in a dream wading through the stream beyond the ebb and flow) Anyways, thats my take, I wish someone could help me out there bc I am missing key pieces in the verses. I love this song. One of my favorites. The chorus hits me like the chorus in Eons does. So powerful with the dark/deep/heavy chords. One of my favorites off the new album. Cant stop listening to stereolithic. 311 is back full ride!!!! |
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