Ed Is A Portal
Akron/Family Lyrics

Ed is a portal
Ed represents a doorway to other dimensions or experiences.

Ed is a portal
Repetition of the previous line to emphasize its significance.

And damned if we don't try
Despite the difficulties and uncertainties, we attempt to access this portal.

To sort of relinquish the reigns our
We try to let go of the control over our minds and thoughts.

Brains their mass has gravity
The weight of our thoughts and ideas can pull us in various directions.

Pulls us into and away from
Our thoughts can lead us to different mental states, both positive and negative.

Portals such as Fractal Ed's
Other portals that are similar to Ed's, perhaps in their mysterious nature, also exist.

Mysterioso displacement
The experience of going through these portals is beyond comprehension and explanation.

Proportioned anti subtle bubble
These portals may exist in a space that cannot be measured or detected, yet they have a definite presence.

Gun unarmed the torsos run
Even without any physical weaponry, our minds can still take us to places that are beyond our understanding.

But they cannot grasp, they're brainless foot fast
Our bodies may be limited, but our minds can transport us beyond these limitations.

Past and present
These portals allow us to transcend time and experience things beyond what is in the present moment.

Large and lovely
The experiences possible through these portals are expansive and beautiful.

Static quagmire
However, there may also be challenges and obstacles along the way.

Lonely loco
The journey through these portals can be isolating and disorienting.

Taco truck of mind space explosives
The mind can be an explosive and unpredictable place, much like a taco truck.

Pliable and potable
The experiences and opportunities through these portals are flexible and can be consumed over and over again.

Refillable reusable
They never run out or lose their value, and can always be accessed again.

Now don't start that shit
The singer admonishes frivolous talk about using shamanistic techniques or grammar to access these portals.

That pit-er-pat bit bout
The artist dismisses these methods as unnecessary and superficial.

Shamanistic shaker spells and
Reference to the use of traditional or mystical practices to access these portals.

Alpha beta grammar slides
Reference to the use of language or even specific words to induce an altered state of mind.

And water belly floppy drivin
The singer dismisses other physical techniques that people might try to access these portals.

The stoneless skippin' Brother John the
Reference to a spiritual or religious figure who may have insights about accessing these portals.

Headless one bathes Baby J the
Further reference to spiritual or religious imagery, which may not be effective in accessing these portals.

Chosen one a portal dripped down
Suggests that perhaps access to these portals is not based on any pre-determined fate or destiny.

From the sun now, portals dripping
The portals may be connected to the sun, or to some larger cosmic force or energy.

Liquidating hydrogen
Perhaps referencing the scientific components of these portals, or the idea that they are formed from basic building blocks of the universe.

Ballooning relief
The experience of accessing these portals can offer a sense of release and escape from the constraints of everyday life.

The mountains are steep and
The obstacles to accessing these portals may seem daunting, like climbing a steep mountain.

Our feet are wet
Suggests that the journey to access these portals has already begun, and there may be wet or difficult terrain ahead.

But then not yet
Although progress has been made, there is still a long way to go in accessing these portals.

Our bellies changin' like
Suggests that accessing these portals can cause significant and lasting changes, even at a physical level.

Leaves arranged and
Perhaps referencing the natural cycles of growth and decay, which may be similar to the process of accessing these portals.

Sent to loved ones
These changes that result from accessing these portals can be shared with others.

Once marked they've begun
Once someone has begun the journey to access these portals, they cannot go back to their previous state of being.

To delineate and define space
Accessing these portals allows someone to better understand their place in the world or universe.

Gracious gracefully we face up
Accessing these portals can bring a sense of gratitude and grace, even in the face of challenge or uncertainty.

To leaking sons and
Perhaps referencing offspring or future generations who may also seek to access these portals.

Laser beam guns but
Although technology and science may be useful in understanding these portals, they may not be the most effective methods to access them.

(Primordial antelope)
Unclear meaning, but likely a reference to animalistic or primal instincts or urges that may be involved in accessing these portals.

To all of the places that I have known
Suggests that the journey to access these portals involves leaving behind what is familiar.

Now that my body's grown the lonely heart poetry
As the singer has matured and grown, they have developed a deeper understanding of their own emotional experiences, which may be useful in accessing the portals.

Droning in hearts becomes songs that all objects
Through accessing these portals, the artist is able to understand the interconnectedness of all things, and how even inanimate objects are alive in their own way.

Sing to each other like friends telling stories, it's all the same story
The artist suggests that all things are connected because they are all part of the same universal story.

The immorals gently awaken
Perhaps referencing ideas of immortality or the possibility of transcending death through accessing these portals.

All possibilities open
Accessing these portals means opening oneself up to infinite potential and opportunity.

Unto one another
Through accessing these portals, individuals become more connected to each other.

And brothers and sisters begin
This sense of interconnectedness leads to a greater sense of community and shared experience.

To see truly through strata
Accessing these portals offers a deeper understanding or perception of reality itself.