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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algorythM
22 Lyrics
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Taken on a shape that′s trite and worn
Go ask why
As i get mine
Found a way to make the numbers count
Binaries they stand in line for me so i
Won't be the same
Due to proclaim
I get enough, i get enough, i get enough
Of what′s been counted on, been counted on
Throughout the ages
I see with more than just my eyes
I didn't know that i was able to become like this
Can i say - you just did
Twist and squeeze the numbers out of every
Mo-meant to be true, at least for you
My mind's (to the greater) inclined
Still, I GET NO ASCENSION
Now the trick is to make the numbers add up
Even if they don′t, I will tell you how
This accolade of logic gotta stop
If you pray the numbers will add up
OOH OAH is it because I said - AAH
Didn′t they tell me to, to go on?
I'm the one keeping pseudomathematics alive
OOH OAH is because I always said all the things that I did
Oh, I got to
All of the time: #
All of the time: #
All of the time: #
Can you please just
Ask the boy about the logicalculated paradigm
He′s born to find
Too kind to be facing his time
It takes a little bit more spine
To sum it up, to eat all
The pieces of the pi
Will i rise, will i fall?
Dawning straight, unfortunate lie
Oh, i've got the algorythm to my heart
I know i saw the signs
I get enough, i get enough, i get enough
Of what′s been counted on, been counted on
Throughout the ages
I see with more than just my eyes
And now i know the very reason i became like this
Can i say - yeah you did
OOH OAH is it because i said - AAH
Didn't they tell me to, to go on?
I am so apophenic i am wasting a life
OOH OAH is because i always said all the things that i did
Oh, i got to
All of the time: #
All of the time: #
All of the time: #
Can you please just
The lyrics of 22's song "algorythM" seem to be about the singer's realization of their own uniqueness and their rejection of conformity. The opening lines suggest that the singer has taken on a familiar and unoriginal form, but they are determined to find a way to stand out and be different. The use of numbers and binary code suggests a fascination with logic, but the singer ultimately realizes that there is more to life than just what can be counted or measured. They see with more than just their eyes and have become aware of a greater purpose or calling that sets them apart from others. The repetition of the line "All of the time: #” throughout the song could be interpreted as a symbol of the singer's commitment to being true to themselves and not conforming to societal norms.
Overall, "algorythM" is a thought-provoking and introspective song that encourages listeners to embrace their own individuality and reject the pressure to conform. It also touches on themes of spirituality, philosophy, and the search for meaning in a world that often values conformity over individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Pale impressions of a solid form
A faint image of something tangible
Taken on a shape that's trite and worn
Assuming a conventional and overused form
Go ask why
Questioning the reason or motive
As i get mine
Achieving one's own goals
Found a way to make the numbers count
Discovering a method to quantify and measure
Binaries they stand in line for me so I won't be the same
The binary code is readily available to ensure differentiation
Due to proclaim
Obliged to announce or declare
I know I saw the signs
Awareness of indications or premonitions
I get enough, I get enough, I get enough / Of what's been counted on, been counted on / Throughout the ages
Tired of relying on the same things that have been relied on for centuries
I see with more than just my eyes
Perceiving with more than just physical senses
I didn't know that I was able to become like this
Unaware of one's own potential for growth or change
Can I say - you just did
Posing a rhetorical question about the ability to communicate
Twist and squeeze the numbers out of every / Mo-meant to be true, at least for you
Manipulating numbers and data to fit one's own needs or beliefs
My mind's (to the greater) inclined / Still, I GET NO ASCENSION
One's mentality is geared towards the larger picture, but there is no progress or elevation
Now the trick is to make the numbers add up / Even if they don't, I will tell you how
The key is to ensure data fits the desired outcome, and if it doesn't, to manipulate it accordingly
This accolade of logic gotta stop
The adoption of a flawed reasoning approach needs to come to an end
If you pray the numbers will add up
Believing that something will work out without putting in the effort or logical process
OOH OAH is it because I said - AAH / Didn't they tell me to, to go on?
Asking oneself if there is a reason for pursuing something, or if it is simply because someone else advised it
I'm the one keeping pseudomathematics alive
Maintaining the existence of false or inaccurate mathematical concepts
OOH OAH is because I always said all the things that I did / Oh, I got to / All of the time: #
Repeating the same patterns of behavior and speech
Ask the boy about the logicalculated paradigm / He's born to find / Too kind to be facing his time
Referencing a young individual with an innate talent for logic and pattern recognition, but may be overwhelmed with the problems of the present day
It takes a little bit more spine / To sum it up, to eat all / The pieces of the pi
It requires courage to face complex issues and fully understand them
Will I rise, will I fall? / Dawning straight, unfortunate lie
Contemplating whether there will be success or failure, and recognizing the harsh reality of the situation
Oh, I got the algorythm to my heart
Understanding and internalizing the methods for navigating and interpreting information
And now I know the very reason I became like this / Can I say - yeah you did
Realizing the motivation or cause for one's own personal growth and transformation
OOH OAH is it because I said - AAH / Didn't they tell me to, to go on?
Questioning one's own motives and if they were influenced by external factors
I am so apophenic I am wasting a life
The individual is susceptible to finding connections between unrelated phenomena, potentially causing them to overlook what truly matters in life
All of the time: #
Emphasizing the repetition of certain behaviors or actions
Can you please just
Requesting assistance or cooperation
Writer(s): Andreas Berg, Mats Paulsen, Magnus Boermark
Contributed by Declan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.