Dredg can be very literal, yet powerful in most of their music, its obvious, well apparent what this song is about (As they admit). As a mid 20 year old who recently suffered a stroke that the doc's attributed to extensive psychedelic use (Although to be honest the ones that caused it were of the bad variety, Phenethylamine based (MD*A) not natural, Lysergic or Deemster based) and has had to find alternative means to rid me of my darkness, to rid me of my boredom I see two hidden meanings in this song. Of course this song is about the incredible things that can be shown through proper psychedelic guidance and experiences; About the unity, transcendence and collective nature that can be seen, felt, smelled and heard. That psychedelics, if not abused can reveal things right in front of you that you wouldn't normally be able to conceive of, if you let you self go, you can expand. On the other hand I believe that this song preaches the dangers of abusing psychedelics, that psych's will NEVER EVER lead you to the goal, never show you the light. They can show you a path, illuminate shadows, but they will never be luminous in and of themselves, never show you what your seeking. Discriminate, be careful, not all psychs are created equal, some are flat out bad for you mind body and soul; also you never know what your getting anyway unless your a chemist. Dredg has many songs about Psych use and I have no doubt that this song is NOT metaphorical of religion or social anxiety. Love Dredg with all my heart, but will say these states are equally accessible through proper meditative practice, and an open, subjective mindstate. Still an adamant proponent of Controlled responsible psych experimentation although I will never use again. See what you will, I sure do ;) One of the best shows I have ever seen was @ the Ogden in Denver, Co with Dredg opening for RX Bandits, WILD!
Dredg can be very literal, yet powerful in most of their music, its obvious, well apparent what this song is about (As they admit). As a mid 20 year old who recently suffered a stroke that the doc's attributed to extensive psychedelic use (Although to be honest the ones that caused it were of the bad variety, Phenethylamine based (MD*A) not natural, Lysergic or Deemster based) and has had to find alternative means to rid me of my darkness, to rid me of my boredom I see two hidden meanings in this song. Of course this song is about the incredible things that can be shown through proper psychedelic guidance and experiences; About the unity, transcendence and collective nature that can be seen, felt, smelled and heard. That psychedelics, if not abused can reveal things right in front of you that you wouldn't normally be able to conceive of, if you let you self go, you can expand. On the other hand I believe that this song preaches the dangers of abusing psychedelics, that psych's will NEVER EVER lead you to the goal, never show you the light. They can show you a path, illuminate shadows, but they will never be luminous in and of themselves, never show you what your seeking. Discriminate, be careful, not all psychs are created equal, some are flat out bad for you mind body and soul; also you never know what your getting anyway unless your a chemist. Dredg has many songs about Psych use and I have no doubt that this song is NOT metaphorical of religion or social anxiety. Love Dredg with all my heart, but will say these states are equally accessible through proper meditative practice, and an open, subjective mindstate. Still an adamant proponent of Controlled responsible psych experimentation although I will never use again. See what you will, I sure do ;) One of the best shows I have ever seen was @ the Ogden in Denver, Co with Dredg opening for RX Bandits, WILD!