The Idea Of North Lyrics

Lyric discussion by TomJoad 

Cover art for The Idea Of North lyrics by Defiance, Ohio

yeah this song was inspired by reading the book The Golden Compass. its about that amazing feeling you get from a book or a movie or even just an idea; "an idea so exciting that suddenly i'm not content with running wild and playing games with friends in streets of this old college town." freaking amazing line i can totally relate to this. So many times when ill read of some great historical figure or read a great adventure novel or about some society or struggle or movement and i just can't help feel useless sitting around on those worthless suburban nights getting wasted or worrying about stupid school shit.

i guess its also kinda about themes of the book itself, i.e. the power of children and creativity and our inner strength.