A Mutation of Thrushes
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Like A Flock Of Birds
Or A Pod Of Dolphins
A Bellowing Of Bullfinches
A Fling Of Dunlings
Like A Mob Of Kangaroos
A Brood Of Hens
A Bazaar Of Guillemots
Just Like A Band Of Jays
A Shrewdness Of Apes
A Deceit Of Lapwings

Like A
A Host Of Sparrows
A Trip Of Wildfowles
A Mutation Of Thrushes
Like An Army Of Ants
An Ostention Of Peacocks
A Down Of Rabbits
Like A Rumba Of Ratllesnakes
A Run Of Salmon
A Bob Of Seals

Like A Kettle Of Hawks
A Nest Of Hornets
A Gam Of Whales
A Quiver Of Cobras
A Dole Of Doves
A Shoal Of Shads
A Company Of Angel Fish
A Glint Of Goldfish
A Knot Of Toads

Did You Ever Have A Go ?
Everyone Must Have A Go
It's Your Next Penrose Step
The Ones Who Have Spent Their Time On Earth
Have A Different Kind Of Glow
You Put It On Hold
But Soon You're Given Birth
You Leave Everything
Say Goodbye To Your Worlds
All Your Worlds
All Your Pretty Little Worlds

Like A Bloat Of Hippopotami
A Warren Of Wombats
A Zeal Of Zebras
Like A Generation Of Vipers
A Bale Of Turtles

Streak Of Tigers
A Glean Of Herring
A Hover Of Trout
A Wisdom Of Owls

A Murmuration Of Starlings
A Dray Of Squirrels
A Spring Or A Harem Of Seals
Like A Drove Of Sheep
A Leash Of Foxes
A Skein Of Geese
A Tower Of Giraffes
A Knot Of Frogs
A Memory Of Elephants
A Weyr Of Dragons

So You Decide To Have A Go
And Everybody Has To Know
It's Your Time
All The Ones That Have Spent Their Time On Earth
Have A Different Kind Of Flow
So You Thought That You Just Might
Let Go Of Holding Light
We Have The Same Thought At The Same
Time After Time
Never Running Out Of Time

Our Movements Trace
Invisible Patterns
We Draw In The Sky
Using No Eyes
A Living Matrix
Hexagonal
Atonal
A Framework Of Sound
As We're Letting You Down
A Shower Of Rain
A Bevy Of Ladies
A Blush Of Boys
An Ambush Of Toys
A Den Of Thieves
A Coven Of Witches
A Worship Of Reads
A Curse Of Painters

Like A Conspiracy Of Ravens
Like A Brace Or Flush Of Ducks
A Mask Of Raccoons
A Crash Of Rhinos
A Mute Of Hounds
A Warren Of Rabbits

A Turn Of Turtles
Like A Shiver Of Sharks
A Span Of Mules
A School Of Sea Stars
A Gulp Of Cormorants

So Zebrine,
So Hipptigrine
So Eranaceine
So Helminthic
And So Formic
Anisopterian
Iguanine
Pteropine
So It Seem
So Galagine
So Perfect
So Hyenine

All The Ones That Have Spent Their Time On Earth
They've Lived Lives You'll Never Know
Now You Want To Go Down There




Though You Know It Will Hurt
Let Go Of Your Worlds

Overall Meaning

These lyrics in 22's song "A Mutation of Thrushes" depict various collective nouns used to describe groups of animals. The song starts by comparing the unity and harmony observed in nature's creatures, such as a flock of birds or a pod of dolphins. Each line introduces a new collective noun representing different animals, from a bellowing of bullfinches to a mob of kangaroos. The repetition of these phrases emphasizes the diversity and beauty found in the animal kingdom.


The lyrics then shift to a more introspective tone, suggesting a deeper meaning behind the animal references. The phrase "Did You Ever Have a Go?" implies a call to action or personal exploration. It suggests that everyone should take the opportunity to experience life and discover their own unique path. The line "The Ones Who Have Spent Their Time On Earth Have a Different Kind Of Glow" indicates that those who have fully lived their lives possess a special radiance or wisdom.


The lyrics continue to encourage the listener to embrace their own journey and let go of the familiar. It suggests leaving behind one's worlds, symbolizing the limitations and constraints of their current existence. The repetition of "all your worlds, all your pretty little worlds" emphasizes the need to venture into the unknown and break free from comfort zones, suggesting that growth and transformation can only occur by taking risks.


The latter part of the lyrics further emphasize unity and interconnectedness among both animals and humans. Like the animal collective nouns, the phrases used to describe groups of humans, such as a bevy of ladies or a den of thieves, highlight the diverse and complex nature of human society. The lyrics also touch upon the concept of time, suggesting that despite the infinite ways people spend their time on Earth, there are shared experiences and common thoughts that transcend individuality.


The closing lines of the song reinforce the idea of exploring new realms and letting go of preconceived notions. The repetition of "Let Go Of Your Worlds" serves as a reminder to release attachments and embrace the limitless possibilities that lie beyond one's comfort zone. It suggests that by doing so, one can discover aspects of life and themselves that were previously unknown, leading to personal growth and transformation.


Line by Line Meaning

Like A Flock Of Birds
Similar to a group of birds flying together


Or A Pod Of Dolphins
Similar to a group of dolphins swimming together


A Bellowing Of Bullfinches
A group of bullfinches making loud calls


A Fling Of Dunlings
A group of dunlins fluttering around


Like A Mob Of Kangaroos
Similar to a group of kangaroos hopping together


A Brood Of Hens
A group of hens taking care of their chicks


A Bazaar Of Guillemots
A crowded gathering of guillemots


Just Like A Band Of Jays
Similar to a group of jays making music together


A Shrewdness Of Apes
A clever group of apes


A Deceit Of Lapwings
A group of lapwings tricking others


Like A A Host Of Sparrows
Similar to a large group of sparrows


A Trip Of Wildfowles
A group of wildfowls on a journey


A Mutation Of Thrushes
A unique variation of thrushes


Like An Army Of Ants
Similar to a large, organized group of ants


An Ostention Of Peacocks
A display of peacocks showing off their feathers


A Down Of Rabbits
A gathering of rabbits in their burrows


Like A Rumba Of Ratllesnakes
Similar to a group of rattlesnakes dancing


A Run Of Salmon
A group of salmon swimming upstream


A Bob Of Seals
A group of seals bobbing in the water


Like A Kettle Of Hawks
Similar to a group of hawks soaring in the sky


A Nest Of Hornets
A group of hornets living in a nest


A Gam Of Whales
A social group of whales


A Quiver Of Cobras
A collection of cobras ready to strike


A Dole Of Doves
A group of doves mourning together


A Shoal Of Shads
A large gathering of shads in the water


A Company Of Angel Fish
A group of angel fish swimming together


A Glint Of Goldfish
A shimmering group of goldfish


A Knot Of Toads
A group of toads tangled together


Did You Ever Have A Go ?
Did you ever try it?


Everyone Must Have A Go
Everyone should give it a try


It's Your Next Penrose Step
It's your next important move forward


The Ones Who Have Spent Their Time On Earth
Those who have lived their lives


Have A Different Kind Of Glow
They have a unique radiance


You Put It On Hold
You delay it


But Soon You're Given Birth
But soon you will be reborn


You Leave Everything
You abandon all your possessions


Say Goodbye To Your Worlds
Bid farewell to your previous lives


All Your Worlds
All the different lives you've lived


All Your Pretty Little Worlds
All the beautiful lives you've experienced


Like A Bloat Of Hippopotami
Similar to a group of hippos in the water


A Warren Of Wombats
A group of wombats in their burrows


A Zeal Of Zebras
An enthusiastic group of zebras


Like A Generation Of Vipers
Similar to a lineage of venomous snakes


A Bale Of Turtles
A gathering of turtles


Streak Of Tigers
A swift group of tigers


A Glean Of Herring
A group of herring swimming together


A Hover Of Trout
A group of trout floating in the water


A Wisdom Of Owls
A gathering of wise owls


A Murmuration Of Starlings
A synchronized flock of starlings


A Dray Of Squirrels
A group of squirrels storing food


A Spring Or A Harem Of Seals
A group of seals congregating on land


Like A Drove Of Sheep
Similar to a group of sheep moving together


A Leash Of Foxes
A group of foxes hunting together


A Skein Of Geese
A formation of geese flying together


A Tower Of Giraffes
A group of giraffes standing tall


A Knot Of Frogs
A group of frogs intertwined


A Memory Of Elephants
A collective remembrance of elephants


A Weyr Of Dragons
A group of dragons in their lair


So You Decide To Have A Go
So you make the choice to try it


And Everybody Has To Know
And everyone needs to be aware


It's Your Time
It's your moment


All The Ones That Have Spent Their Time On Earth
All those who have lived their lives


Have A Different Kind Of Flow
They possess a unique energy


So You Thought That You Just Might
So you believed that you possibly could


Let Go Of Holding Light
Release your grasp on brightness


We Have The Same Thought At The Same
We share the same idea simultaneously


Time After Time
Repeatedly, without end


Never Running Out Of Time
Having an infinite amount of time


Our Movements Trace
Our actions create a path


Invisible Patterns
Patterns that cannot be seen


We Draw In The Sky
We create shapes in the sky


Using No Eyes
Without the need for sight


A Living Matrix
A dynamic network of life


Hexagonal
In the shape of hexagons


Atonal
Without a musical key


A Framework Of Sound
A structure made of auditory elements


As We're Letting You Down
While we disappoint you


A Shower Of Rain
A cascade of raindrops


A Bevy Of Ladies
A group of women


A Blush Of Boys
A gathering of young boys


An Ambush Of Toys
A sudden attack of toys


A Den Of Thieves
A hideout for thieves


A Coven Of Witches
A gathering of witches


A Worship Of Reads
A reverent group of scholars


A Curse Of Painters
A group of unfortunate painters


Like A Conspiracy Of Ravens
Similar to a secretive group of ravens


Like A Brace Or Flush Of Ducks
Similar to a pair or a group of ducks


A Mask Of Raccoons
A collection of raccoons


A Crash Of Rhinos
A group of rhinos charging together


A Mute Of Hounds
A silent group of hounds


A Warren Of Rabbits
A community of rabbits in their burrows


A Turn Of Turtles
A group of turtles resting together


Like A Shiver Of Sharks
Similar to a group of sharks swimming together


A Span Of Mules
A group of mules working together


A School Of Sea Stars
A gathering of sea stars in the ocean


A Gulp Of Cormorants
A group of cormorants diving for fish


So Zebrine,
So much like a zebra,


So Hipptigrine
So resembling a tiger,


So Eranaceine
So hedgehog-like,


So Helminthic
So worm-like


And So Formic
And so ant-like


Anisopterian
Resembling a dragonfly


Iguanine
Similar to an iguana


Pteropine
Similar to a bat


So It Seem
So it appears


So Galagine
So much like a jackal


So Perfect
So flawless


So Hyenine
So resembling a hyena


All The Ones That Have Spent Their Time On Earth
All those who have lived their lives


They've Lived Lives You'll Never Know
They have experienced lives you can never understand


Now You Want To Go Down There
Now you desire to enter their realm


Though You Know It Will Hurt
Even though you are aware it will be painful


Let Go Of Your Worlds
Release your attachments to your past lives




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Per Kristian Trollvik, Magnus Boermark, Mats Paulsen, Andreas Kjoel Berg

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