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.
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Dillemanns Clarity
22 Lyrics
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It Was From A Friend Of Mine
His Name Is Bb He's A Writer
I Met A Painter Who
Was Talking About Art
A Voice So Confident And Strong
From The Heart
Who Goes For Experience
In Its Truest Sense
You Can't Create The Art Sublime
In Your Spare Time
We All Have Sparks
You Compromise In Life
But Not In Art
He Said
Red Boxing Gloves
His Punching Bag Hurts
His Body Firm
He's Punching Harder
A Part-time Painter Is The Worst
The People Who Are Partly Anything
They Are The Worst Kind
You Have To Try To Be The Whole
You Have To Sacrifice
But The Biggest Sacrifice Is Being Half
His Muscles Are Contracting
They Emphasize Everything
That He Is Saying
No Philosophy
Just His Truth
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We All Have Sparks
You Compromise In Life
But Not In Art
So Sublime
In Your Spare Time
We All Have Sparks
You Compromise In Life
But Not In Art
He Said
Red Boxing Gloves
His Punching Bag Hurts
His Body Firm
He's Punching Harder
Being Trendy Is Dying A Little
You Don't Have To Be Hip
You Just Have To Know Poetry
Anything That Stands The Turning Of Time
To Create The Art Sublime
It's Gonna Take More Of Your Time
Seeing Modern Art, Of Course As Modern As Possible
They Don't Want To Seem Like Old Farts
This Is Causing All
The People To Walk Past The Trees
Without Seeing The Art
The lyrics of "Dillemanns Clarity" by 22 delve into the artist's perspective on the pursuit of art and the dedication required to create something truly meaningful. The song begins with the singer receiving a video clip from their friend Bb, who is a writer. This serves as a catalyst for the singer's encounter with a painter who passionately discusses art with clarity and conviction.
The painter's words emphasize the importance of fully immersing oneself in the artistic process. They argue that one cannot create sublime art in their spare time, highlighting the need for dedication and the inability to compromise when it comes to artistic expression. The painter's determination is exemplified through their discussion of his boxing training, as he hits the punching bag harder, showcasing his commitment to his craft.
The song also touches upon the idea that being "part-time" in any aspect of life, including art, is considered lesser. The singer and the painter feel that those who are only partially invested in their pursuits are the worst kind. They suggest that to truly create something remarkable, one must be willing to sacrifice and strive for completeness.
The lyrics shift towards the societal pressure to be trendy and hip, particularly in the art world. The singer suggests that being trendy is insignificant compared to the timeless beauty of poetry and any art that transcends time. The song encourages artists to invest more time and effort into their craft, rather than succumbing to the pressures of conforming to the latest trends.
Overall, "Dillemanns Clarity" is a thought-provoking exploration of the artist's mindset, highlighting the importance of dedication, sacrifice, and the rejection of compromise in the pursuit of true artistic expression.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mats Paulsen, Per Kristian Trollvik, Magnus Boermark, Andreas Kjoel Berg
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