They are notable for the use of the mellotron and the heavy, trippy sound, dominated by a bass guitar. Their music is associated with the tradition of 1970s progressive rock music, especially King Crimson, but they have also covered songs by Van Der Graaf Generator and Magma in their live performances.
From Within
Anekdoten Lyrics
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Golden city
Behind bolts, bars and stone
Dream
Mighty city
Of the wind and the sea
Stars shoot a line across the sky
From the outside
No way out
From within
Stars call me down from the sky
weep
Sleepless city
In your room
Deep within
And the stars shoot me down from the sky
The lyrics to Anekdoten's song From Within seem to be describing a contrast between two cities. The first city, referred to as the "Golden city," is seemingly impenetrable with its locks, bars and stones. Meanwhile, the second city is described as being "mighty" with the wind and the sea. The singer of the song seems to be longing for this second city, as the stars are calling them down from the sky.
The lyrics then shift to the perspective of someone inside a "sleepless city" who cannot sleep and is trapped within their own room. Unlike the first city, this one seems to be one of confinement from within rather than one of protection from the outside. The repetition of the phrase "And the stars shoot me down from the sky" throughout the song creates a sense of longing and longing for escape.
Overall, the song seems to be exploring the themes of confinement, longing, and the desire for escape. The contrasting descriptions of the two cities illustrate the different ways in which one can be trapped, whether it be through external barriers or internal struggles. The repetition of the stars shooting across the sky symbolizes the unattainable but desirable goal of escape.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep
Rest your eyes and drift into unconsciousness
Golden city
A beautiful and prosperous urban area
Behind bolts, bars and stone
Protected by strong barriers and walls
Dream
Imagine and envision something not yet real
Mighty city
A powerful and imposing metropolis
Of the wind and the sea
With the elements of nature shaping its identity
Stars shoot a line across the sky
The astral bodies create a trail of light in the heavens
no way in
There is no entrance
From the outside
Attempting to access it externally
No way out
Unable to escape
From within
While inside the place or situation
Stars call me down from the sky
Beckoning me to descend from the celestial realm
weep
Cry openly and express deep sadness
Sleepless city
A place that never rests, always active
In your room
Indoors and confined to a personal space
Deep within
Internally, at the core of something
And the stars shoot me down from the sky
Returning me to earth from the heavens
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