Basically Archimedes Plutonium is some internet personality with a lot of whacky, "out-there" theories about the universe. I think what Brent is trying to say is that even though this Archimedes guy might "waste" all his time on these crazy theories, there's still something admirable in trying so hard to find meaning even if your ideas might not be mainstream or may very well be absolute BS. It's still a noble pursuit.
I believe the "You'll never know/ you already know" is Brent saying that even if this guy is correct about all his theories, he'll never know that he is because they're either unprovable or else we'll never have the available technology to prove them in our lifetime.
I'd say Brent (or the speaker in the song at least) feels a strong connection with this Archimedes guy even though he doesn't know him personally. He wishes Archimedes could know or feel how much he cares about his work or supports him. That's my take on it anyhow. Maybe if I took the time to read about some of the guys weird ideas then I would see even more depth in the song.
Woah. I, for one, completely appreciate this info tbspitfire3! Thanks! I love Brent and all the music he's ever done. And it's always nice to get more info on what our musicians are thinking and singing about. :)
Woah. I, for one, completely appreciate this info tbspitfire3! Thanks! I love Brent and all the music he's ever done. And it's always nice to get more info on what our musicians are thinking and singing about. :)
Check out Brent's explanation at around 3:30 in this video. http://blip.tv/btrlivestudio/ramona-falls-btr-live-studio-ep116-6097984
Basically Archimedes Plutonium is some internet personality with a lot of whacky, "out-there" theories about the universe. I think what Brent is trying to say is that even though this Archimedes guy might "waste" all his time on these crazy theories, there's still something admirable in trying so hard to find meaning even if your ideas might not be mainstream or may very well be absolute BS. It's still a noble pursuit.
I believe the "You'll never know/ you already know" is Brent saying that even if this guy is correct about all his theories, he'll never know that he is because they're either unprovable or else we'll never have the available technology to prove them in our lifetime.
I'd say Brent (or the speaker in the song at least) feels a strong connection with this Archimedes guy even though he doesn't know him personally. He wishes Archimedes could know or feel how much he cares about his work or supports him. That's my take on it anyhow. Maybe if I took the time to read about some of the guys weird ideas then I would see even more depth in the song.
Woah. I, for one, completely appreciate this info tbspitfire3! Thanks! I love Brent and all the music he's ever done. And it's always nice to get more info on what our musicians are thinking and singing about. :)
Woah. I, for one, completely appreciate this info tbspitfire3! Thanks! I love Brent and all the music he's ever done. And it's always nice to get more info on what our musicians are thinking and singing about. :)