In Binary
Lamb Lyrics
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In open doors
Brings a heart-shaped smile
Many lives
Just tiny dots
On earth's great surface shine
It's all here just a moment
One breath and then it's gone
It's all here just a moment
A trick of space and time
Telegraphs
Along the road
Feeding one to one
Sending thoughts
In binary
Till all the power's gone
It's all here just a moment
One breath and then it's gone
It's all here just a moment
A trick of space and time
The song "In Binary" by Lamb is a reflection on the fleeting nature of life and the transience of human existence. The opening line "Hearing sounds in open doors" suggests the transient and fleeting nature of life as it pertains to the idea of open doors. Open doors are an analogy for the opportunities that we have in life, but they're also just as sudden as they can be closed. The line "Brings a heart-shaped smile" seems to suggest that these doors, these opportunities, are ultimately what bring joy to our lives.
The idea of the fleeting nature of human life is further emphasized in the next line "Many lives just tiny dots on earth's great surface shine." This line brings attention to the vastness of the world and how insignificant our individual lives are in the grand scheme of things. The size of the Earth and the number of lives on it dwarf any one individual's existence.
The second verse of the song talks about the ways we communicate as humans, especially through technology. The line "Telegraphs along the road, feeding one to one, sending thoughts in binary" speaks to the idea of how we use technology, especially the internet, to communicate with each other. Technology has helped us connect with others more easily, but at the same time, it has made us more disconnected from each other in some ways. The line "Till all the power's gone" suggests that even though these technologies allow us to connect more easily, there's still a limit to the power of communication.
Overall, "In Binary" is a reflective song that explores the themes of impermanence and the fleeting nature of human life. It's a reminder that life is a collection of small moments that we need to savor and appreciate.
Line by Line Meaning
Hearing sounds
Being aware of sounds
In open doors
Coming from open doors or spaces
Brings a heart-shaped smile
Makes one feel happy and loved
Many lives
Countless people
Just tiny dots
Appear very small
On earth's great surface shine
Visible on Earth's surface
It's all here just a moment
Exists only briefly
One breath and then it's gone
Briefly existing for one breath then disappearing
A trick of space and time
A result of the way space and time work together
Telegraphs
Communication technology
Along the road
Located alongside a physical path
Feeding one to one
Sending messages from one person to another
Sending thoughts
Transferring ideas or opinions
In binary
Using a system of 0s and 1s
Till all the power's gone
Until the energy supply runs out
Contributed by Christopher W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.