Echo's Answer
Broadcast Lyrics
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The invisible come
Your memories are being run
The mountain scarred
By invisible bars
The stillness is on guard
Oh, the wind will come
Blow, answer echo's answer
The mountain mine
From invisible time
I am next in line
The message sent
Was of discontent
From incline to incline
Oh, the wind will come
Blow, answer echo's answer
The wind is near
The invisible hear
Come my thoughts away from fear
Oh, the wind will come
Blow, answer all these echo's
The lyrics to Broadcast's song Echo's Answer are quite intriguing and seemingly cryptic, allowing for multiple interpretations. It appears as if the singer is addressing the wind and the invisible, which might represent powers beyond human comprehension or control. The absence of the wind is noted, and its return is awaited. The mountain is described as scarred by invisible bars, creating a sense of entrapment and stagnation. The stillness is personified as being on guard, guarding what is unclear.
In the second stanza, the mountain is shifted from being passive to being active- "the mountain mine." It is then followed by "I am next in line," suggesting the singer's place in the grand scheme of things. The message sent is of discontent, which could be interpreted as a nod to the societal or political situation. The inclination (slope) is repeated, creating a sense of movement, possibly from a downtrodden state to a more progressive one.
The final stanza brings hope, as the wind draws near, and the singer's thoughts are urged to move away from fear. The repetition of "answer echo's answer" possibly represents a cycle of action and reaction. The song leaves a lot of room for personal interpretation, which is an intrinsic quality of good music that stands the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
The wind has gone
The natural flow of events has ceased, causing stillness and calmness
The invisible come
Mysterious and unseen forces begin to appear and dominate
Your memories are being run
Your past experiences, emotions, and traumas are resurfacing and making an impact
The mountain scarred
The landscape that once seemed unwavering and permanent, is now blemished and wounded
By invisible bars
Boundaries and limitations that are not easily seen, are blocking your path
The stillness is on guard
The quietness and lack of movement is working to protect you or keep you trapped
Oh, the wind will come
Change is inevitable, the natural forces of life will bring motion and transformation
Blow, answer echo's answer
Make your presence known, respond to the calling of the universe
The mountain mine
This situation or journey is personal and individual to you, and only you can navigate it
From invisible time
The past influences the present in ways that aren't always apparent or conscious
I am next in line
You are up next for transformation and change, it's your time to experience growth
The message sent
The communication or signals you received were negative or unsatisfactory
Was of discontent
The messages brought feelings of dissatisfaction, unhappiness, and unrest
From incline to incline
From one struggle or obstacle to another, the uphill battles continue
The wind is near
Change is close, and its effects will soon be felt
The invisible hear
The unknown and unseen forces are paying attention and responding to what's happening
Come my thoughts away from fear
Redirect your thoughts and emotions towards positivity and hope, don't let fear control you
Blow, answer all these echo's
Continue to make your presence known, respond to the signs and signals that the universe is sending
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES CARGILL, PATRICIA ANN KEENAN, RICHARD BANCROFT STEVENS
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