One of the imprisoned blues … Read Full Bio ↴22 is the name of at least two artists.
One of the imprisoned blues singers recorded by Alan Lomax during his famed "Southern Journey" went by the moniker of "22." He can be heard on recordings of such tunes as "Prettiest Train," and "Old Dollar Mamie," and "Early in the Mornin."
22 are a band from Trondheim, Norway formed around 2008. Combining the heavy edged, mathematical and progressive insanity of The Mars Volta, Muse and Refused with a keen pop sensibility and strong desire to experiment...
22 are signed to the British Independent label Best Before Records in London.
http://22newenergymusic.com
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2020
22 Lyrics
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THEY MIXED UP NUMBERS AND FAITH
IT WAS THE TIME OF FLOW
IT WAS THE YEAR 2008
THEY PUT THE Y BACK IN ZEN
AT THE END OF TWENTY TEN
THERE WERE NO CLEAR BEGINNINGS
NOR NO ENDS
AND NOTES THEY WOULD BEND
THEY FELL IN LOVE WITH THE ACT
NOT TELLING SECRETS
THE OVERCOMPLICATED MATTERS THAT WERE NEVER MEANT
MEANT FOR YOU
THEY DID SOME THINGS THAT THEY KNEW THEY WOULD REGRET
THERE WAS NEVER A FUTURE, PAST OR...
NOW
WE'RE HERE
AND THE PLAN'S BEEN FOLLOWED THROUGH
SOME THINGS THEY JUST HAVE TO DIE
IN ORDER TO LIVE THROUGH
MAYBE WE WILL COME AROUND IN TWENTY TWENTY TWO
TIME AND ALL ITS TICKING CLOCKS THAT LINE THINGS UP IN QUEUES.
EVERYWHERE SOMEONE'S ALWAYS TELLING THEM WERE TO GO
BY COMMON SENSE: THERE'S NO PLACE FOR THEM
YOU SHOULD KNOW
BY BLACK BINOCULARS YOU SCOUR AND FIND THEM SO
ENTERTAINING EVERYONE READY ? SET. GO !
THEY FELL IN LOVE WITH THE ACT
NOT TELLING SECRETS
THE OVERCOMPLICATED MATTERS THAT WERE NEVER MEANT
MEANT FOR YOU
THEY DID SOME THINGS THAT THEY NEVER WOULD REGRET
NOW
WE'RE HERE
AND THE PLAN'S BEEN FOLLOWED THROUGH
SOME THINGS THEY JUST HAVE TO DIE
IN ORDER TO LIVE THROUGH
MAYBE WE WILL COME AROUND IN TWENTY TWENTY TWO
TIME AND ALL ITS TICKING CLOCKS THAT LINE THINGS UP IN QUEUES.
EVERYTIME I GO SOMEWHERE I GET RIGHT WHERE I SHOULD BE
SOME WOULD SAY THAT'S NOT ENOUGH BUT IT'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME
I WAS ON THE VERGE OF LUME THAT WAS WHAT THEY SAID TO ME
NO ONE NOTICED ANYTHING SO JUST LET THE SUBJECT
BE OF NO IMPORTANCE IT CAN NOT MAKE A DIFFERENCE STILL
EVERY BREATH OF AIR YOU TAKE, DO YOU TAKE IT OF FREE WILL ?
THE MEANING IS NOT TO TRY TO FIGURE OUT THE REASON WHY
THANK YOU ALL FOR LISTENING AND UNTIL THE NEXT TIME:
BYE
The lyrics of "2020" by 22 appear to be a poetic reflection on the passage of time and the way humans navigate their lives against this framework. The song focuses on the idea that there are no clear beginnings or endings, and that many actions and events that take place in our lives are not necessarily meant for us but are part of a larger order of things. The lyrics suggest that sometimes people fall in love with the idea of doing something or being someone, rather than for any particular reason or purpose. This sometimes leads to regrets, but it is all part of the cycle of life, and things have to die in order for new things to live.
The lyrics also appear to have some political and social commentary, as they suggest that people are often told where to go and what to do by others who think they know better. The allusion to "black binoculars" could be a reference to surveillance or authoritarianism where people are being monitored by those in control. However, the song finishes with the reminder to be grateful for what we have and to not focus too much on trying to figure out the reason behind everything.
Line by Line Meaning
NO ONE COULD SAY THEY WERE LATE
Everyone was on time, but there was confusion between numbers and faith
THEY MIXED UP NUMBERS AND FAITH
There was a mixing of religion and science that caused confusion
IT WAS THE TIME OF FLOW
It was a period of change and movement
IT WAS THE YEAR 2008
The specific year being referred to is 2008
THEY PUT THE Y BACK IN ZEN
They reintroduced the spirituality aspect back into their lives
AT THE END OF TWENTY TEN
In the year 2010
THERE WERE NO CLEAR BEGINNINGS
The start of things were not always obvious
NOR NO ENDS
Nor were the endings always clear
AND NOTES THEY WOULD BEND
They would change and adapt as needed
THEY FELL IN LOVE WITH THE ACT
They enjoyed performing, but kept secrets and made mistakes
NOT TELLING SECRETS
They kept their true thoughts and feelings hidden
THE OVERCOMPLICATED MATTERS THAT WERE NEVER MEANT
They dealt with complex issues that were not meant for them
MEANT FOR YOU
The issues were meant for someone else
THEY DID SOME THINGS THAT THEY KNEW THEY WOULD REGRET
They made choices they knew were wrong
THERE WAS NEVER A FUTURE, PAST OR...
The concept of time was not always relevant or clear
NOW
But in the present
WE'RE HERE
We have arrived at this moment
AND THE PLAN'S BEEN FOLLOWED THROUGH
The plan has been executed as intended
SOME THINGS THEY JUST HAVE TO DIE
Certain things must come to an end
IN ORDER TO LIVE THROUGH
So that new things may come into existence
MAYBE WE WILL COME AROUND IN TWENTY TWENTY TWO
Perhaps in the year 2022, things will be different
TIME AND ALL ITS TICKING CLOCKS THAT LINE THINGS UP IN QUEUES.
Time organizes things in a specific order, but it is not always clear or accurate
EVERYWHERE SOMEONE'S ALWAYS TELLING THEM WERE TO GO
People are often told what to do and where to go by others
BY COMMON SENSE: THERE'S NO PLACE FOR THEM
By ordinary reasoning, there is no place for them
YOU SHOULD KNOW
This should be common knowledge
BY BLACK BINOCULARS YOU SCOUR AND FIND THEM SO
With careful observation, you can locate and identify them
ENTERTAINING EVERYONE READY ? SET. GO !
They are ready to entertain and engage with others
EVERYTIME I GO SOMEWHERE I GET RIGHT WHERE I SHOULD BE
They always end up exactly where they need to be
SOME WOULD SAY THAT'S NOT ENOUGH BUT IT'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME
Others may expect more, but they are content with what they have
I WAS ON THE VERGE OF LUME THAT WAS WHAT THEY SAID TO ME
They were on the brink of something new and exciting
NO ONE NOTICED ANYTHING SO JUST LET THE SUBJECT
No one took notice of this change, so they moved on to a new topic
BE OF NO IMPORTANCE IT CAN NOT MAKE A DIFFERENCE STILL
This may not be significant, but it still has an impact
EVERY BREATH OF AIR YOU TAKE, DO YOU TAKE IT OF FREE WILL ?
Do we really have free will, or are our actions predetermined?
THE MEANING IS NOT TO TRY TO FIGURE OUT THE REASON WHY
The point is not to obsess over trying to understand everything
THANK YOU ALL FOR LISTENING AND UNTIL THE NEXT TIME: BYE
Thanking the audience for their attention and saying goodbye until next time
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mats Paulsen, Magnus Børmark, Fredrik Bergersen Klemp, Andreas Kjøl Berg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@skisservinterYT
so...
i just found out this band last month through you are creating limb2. they sound amazing, i love the album. i found you are creating limb1, i listened to them non stop since then.
i watched their videos
i read more about them
"are they in hiatus?" heart broken
found 2020 song.
"wait is this a song about the story and the break up of the band? how come..."
"oh shit they'll be back in 2022"
this is my experience so far.
@sicdedworm09
This band speaks to me in a way no other band does and then this drops on my birthday. Talk about time and all it’s ticking clocks that line things up in queues. I’ve laughed, cried and been in shock by not just the musicianship but the lyrics and how much I feel aligned to the way you guys think. I love you guys. There’s still some time left in 2022. Hoping for something. Anything! If not, what a way to go out ♥️
@JustDrinkIt
Sick track, talk about going out with a bang! Hopefully we will hear more from you in the future, as this project has been an overall huge inspiration for me. Your music will forever be in my playlists, and i can't thank you enough for the joy you have brought me these last 12 years with your music and concerts! Until next time!
@user-sc5mv7ur7i
New fan from Japan🇯🇵‼️
@djentsauce
This is lyrically brilliant. I want more
@schloo
Maybe they will come around in 2022?
@OrionHSTV
IT HURTS
@OrionHSTV
CAN'T WAIT FOR 2022..........NOT SORRY FOR CAPS
@LLCoolPeas
I feel it too brother.
@tennenyt5311
This is insane
@skisservinterYT
so...
i just found out this band last month through you are creating limb2. they sound amazing, i love the album. i found you are creating limb1, i listened to them non stop since then.
i watched their videos
i read more about them
"are they in hiatus?" heart broken
found 2020 song.
"wait is this a song about the story and the break up of the band? how come..."
"oh shit they'll be back in 2022"
this is my experience so far.