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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serafiN
22 Lyrics
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I′m going way too fast in a cone-shaped transparent shaft
What could it be?
What could it be?
I don't see, should it be me?
Peeiling itself as i get higher
Up in the air, soon at the top
This climbing greenhouse doesn′t seem to want to stop
Toppling over, i'm beginning to stare
At the ground that's getting near
I am gonna feel like this is more than ever real
When i hit the ground i′ll find that bed of mine
Which means i am in a dream
Better yet what is called real is another dream
Opens up the possibility to do some flying
I′m sort of trying
So i'm still inside the elevator
Keeping it and me afloat though somewhat strenuously
Now i do know that i′m in a dream
I'm the creator and i know what that means
I can peel right through this wall
So i begin to focus on
Dematerialize and reach the beyond
Starting to work, starting to slide
It′s taking too much effort, and it's taking a while
I′m stuck half way through, tell me why
Because
I am in a dream, and this is more that ever real
When i hit the ground i'll find that bed of mine
Which means;
I am in a dream
Better yet what is called real is another dream
Opens up the possibility to do some flying
I'm sort of trying
Got so much faith
In this lucid state
Some expectation fails me
(I′m so out of control, this was harder than i thought)
The view is great
And after all
It′s not so bad to be all flying with a lift around my weist
I am in a dream
I'm awake and pretty keen
To see just how far i can stretch
I can pull this silver chord
I am in a dream
Better yet what is called real is another dream
If i ever had the will to find that bed of mine
In the song "SerafiN," 22 recounts a dream where he is ascending in an elevator made of glass, going faster and faster as he climbs higher and higher. As he nears the top, the greenhouse-like elevator seems to want to keep going, and he begins to feel uneasy as he starts to topple over. However, as he hits the ground and realizes he is in a dream, he also realizes that this means he has the power to control and manipulate his surroundings. With this newfound awareness, he tries to dematerialize and reach beyond his current reality, but finds it difficult and eventually gets stuck halfway. Nonetheless, he continues to try and explore the possibilities of his dream state, confident in his ability to pull himself out of any situation.
The lyrics of "SerafiN" can be interpreted in several ways, but one reading seems to be that they are a metaphor for the human condition. The elevator represents life, with its ups and downs, its moments of clarity and confusion. The glass walls suggest that our vision of the world is limited, and that we are often unable to see beyond our immediate surroundings. The dream represents the possibility of breaking free from these limitations, of realizing that there is more to life than what we can see and touch. As such, the song can be seen as a call to embrace our inner power, to strive for greater awareness and understanding, and to be open to new experiences and possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Ascending in an elevator made of glass
Going up in a see-through glass elevator
I′m going way too fast in a cone-shaped transparent shaft
Rapidly ascending in a cone-shaped transparent tube
What could it be?
Wondering what is happening
I don't see, should it be me?
Confused about whether or not this experience is real
Peeiling itself as i get higher
The higher up the elevator goes, its outer layer starts to shed
Up in the air, soon at the top
Approaching the top of the elevator's ascent
This climbing greenhouse doesn′t seem to want to stop
The elevator seems to continuously ascend without stopping
And without dwelling mid-air
Not spending too much time in the elevated position
Toppling over, i'm beginning to stare
Feeling a sense of falling and looking down
At the ground that's getting near
Watching as the ground approaches
I am gonna feel like this is more than ever real
Feeling like this experience is more real than anything else
When i hit the ground i′ll find that bed of mine
Expecting to find the comfort of their bed once the dream is over
Which means i am in a dream
Realizing they are in a dream
Better yet what is called real is another dream
Everything that is perceived as reality may just be another dream
Opens up the possibility to do some flying
Realizing that the dream allows for the possibility of flight
I′m sort of trying
Attempting to fly
So i'm still inside the elevator
Continuing to be in the glass elevator
Keeping it and me afloat though somewhat strenuously
Trying to keep the glass elevator in the air while struggling
Now i do know that i′m in a dream
Fully aware that they are dreaming
I'm the creator and i know what that means
As the dreamer, they have creative control over their dream
I can peel right through this wall
Realizing the ability to walk through walls
So i begin to focus on
Directing their focus to a specific task
Dematerialize and reach the beyond
Attempting to dematerialize and transcend their limits
Starting to work, starting to slide
Slowly beginning to make progress
It′s taking too much effort, and it's taking a while
Feeling like the progress being made is too slow and requires too much effort
I'm stuck half way through, tell me why
Feeling stuck while attempting to transcend their limits
Got so much faith
Feeling optimistic
In this lucid state
Feeling empowered in the state of being fully aware and in control of their dream
Some expectation fails me
Not meeting certain expectations
(I′m so out of control, this was harder than i thought)
Feeling like they are losing control and this task is harder than anticipated
The view is great
Enjoying the view from their elevated position
And after all
Despite the challenges, the situation is not all bad
It′s not so bad to be all flying with a lift around my weist
It's enjoyable to be flying with ease
I am in a dream
Continuously realizing that they are in a dream
I'm awake and pretty keen
Despite being in a dream, they feel fully awake and aware
To see just how far i can stretch
Curious to explore the extent of their creative control within the dream
I can pull this silver chord
Feeling a sense of control over their experience in the dream
If i ever had the will to find that bed of mine
If they were to ever make the decision to leave the dream and wake up
Contributed by Liam K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dinosaurauraur
yes yes yes. this song is so funky. this bands bass riffs are just magnificent. one of my favourite bands!
@terryseager5378
this band still stands up
@TheMeatballMen
You can buy a lot of their music on the Zune marketplace, thankfully. I love this band.
@TheYoungmk
Amazing stuffs as always, tnx 22 you inspired me ;D
@CopperVolta
This is soo wicked.
@shabado0
fun fact: this is actually the best thing. best thing
@DandelionVolta
that reminds me of The Mars Volta's E.S.P. (Ectopic Shapeshifting Penance-propulsion)
@CopperVolta
I can't find this music anywhere!!! Can someone send me a link to download this album?
@CopperVolta
From where though? I don't have Itunes, I would love to buy it as soon as possible, but they don't sell it in North America, and they've never been to Ontario, so it doesn't look possible at the moment :S
@Colanissen666
Copper, go buy it.