22 is the name of at least two artists.

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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Ectypes
22 Lyrics

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Maybe You're Not Who You Thought You Were,
You Spent Some Years On Earth Somewhere
You Have Got Photographs And History
Know Many A Branch On Your Family Tree

Maybe You Have Been Asleep
And Every Picture You Keep
Show Just One Of A Million Sides

Know Your Wrongs
Know Your Rights

You Live Out Every Probability
To The Best Of Your Ability
Live Them All At The Same Time
At The Same Time

No One Knows Who They Really Are
Nobody Knows Who They Really Are

No One Know Who They Really Are
You Know Who You Are

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Ectypes" by 22 speak about self-discovery and the idea that the self is not fixed and unchanging, but rather a constantly evolving entity. The song suggests that our perception of ourselves may not always be accurate and that we need to explore different sides of our personalities to truly understand who we are. The opening lines suggest that we may have spent years on Earth, but still not know our true selves despite having access to photographs and family history.

The next lines imply that we may have been asleep or complacent in our understanding of ourselves, and that we need to delve deeper to uncover our true identities. The line "know your wrongs, know your rights" suggests that we should embrace both our positive and negative aspects in order to fully understand ourselves. The chorus speaks about living out all our possibilities at the same time, emphasizing the idea that we are not fixed entities but rather constantly changing and evolving.

The final lines of the song emphasize the uncertainty of the self and the fact that no one truly knows who they are. However, the song concludes on a positive note, with the assertion that we, as individuals, do know who we are. The song encourages listeners to embrace their evolving identities and to continue to explore all aspects of themselves to truly understand who they are.

Line by Line Meaning

Maybe You're Not Who You Thought You Were,
It's possible that your idea of your identity is not entirely accurate,

You Spent Some Years On Earth Somewhere
You have lived on this planet for a while in a specific location,

You Have Got Photographs And History
You possess visual evidence and documented experiences of your past,

Know Many A Branch On Your Family Tree
You are familiar with various members and connections within your family,

Maybe You Have Been Asleep
Perhaps you have been unaware of certain aspects of yourself or the world around you,

And Every Picture You Keep
Each image you hold onto display a single perspective of your existence,

Show Just One Of A Million Sides
Capture only a small fraction of the many aspects that make up your identity,

Know Your Wrongs
Understand and acknowledge your mistakes and shortcomings,

Know Your Rights
Be aware and assertive of your personal freedoms and privileges,

You Live Out Every Probability
You experience each possible outcome or scenario related to your life,

To The Best Of Your Ability
You strive to navigate and manage these possibilities to the best of your capability,

Live Them All At The Same Time
All of these probabilities coexist simultaneously in your existence,

No One Knows Who They Really Are
Self-discovery is a never-ending process and no one knows their complete identity,

Nobody Knows Who They Really Are
Others cannot fully understand or define your true self either,

No One Know Who They Really Are
Identity is complex and elusive for all individuals,

You Know Who You Are
Despite the ambiguity and variability of identity, you have some level of self-awareness,

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andreas Kjoel Berg, Magnus Boermark, Mats Paulsen, Per Kristian Trollvik

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