Banged and Blown Through

this definitely sounds like home and in this twilight, and i love every second of all three tracks

For me, the song sounds like it falls somewhere between Home & And All That Could Have Been.

But, as for the meaning behind the song, I feel it's more of a call to say that he has been tainted by life and the roads that he's traveled down. Still, he feels that there is still something inside of him with potential. Something hidden inside that can serve him, help him grow, make him shine as he is supposed to. That's where the "Conductor Conductor" part comes in. He's crying out to his God/Inspiration/Spirit to help him prove to that he's more than just the broken shell that everyone currently sees.

Plus, I'm sure he's saying it not only to himself, but, also, to others who feel just as he does.

P.S. I don't think the "Not what you’d expect from these city streets. " and "Who serves to protect the orchestra in me?" should be separated. I believe they are together as one statement. (Not what you'd expect from these city streets who serves to protect the orchestra in me) The reason why I say this is because it applies to what I believe is the meaning behind the song. The statement is saying that the hardships that he face "protect," as in cages or prevents him from showcasing, what is really inside of him. And, he's saying that you wouldn't expect for him to be more than what is currently is seen after going through what he went through.

Hes basically saying everyone has potential but no one is using it. So who will bring it out?

This track was one of the original 14 too. It grew on me pretty fast, although I was hesitant to write to it at first because it reminded me somehow of my song Surrender. One night I had my longtime friend and collaborator Maryam Blackshear over to try some viola over the track. I set a mic up in my bedroom and used my vs1680 to record her from my laundry room. Right as she started recording I tip toed into the room to adjust the mic. Maryam plays with her eyes closed and when she saw me approaching she jumped and banged her bow against the bridge of her instrument. I kept the mistake in the music which is what u hear at the top of the song and used it to inspire the lyrics. I think I sound like Seal too. But I think Seal sounds like Nick Drake. I don't think I sound like Nick Drake. I wish I did though. -Saul Williams http://www.saulwilliams.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=002361