2.) Progressive, slightly pop, band from 1971. Released one album.
3.) Brahman is the oldest known persona of Joshua Hamilton, better known as Lil Darkie. The Brahman alias is a reference to the Hindu term of the same name. Originally active from 2016, the Brahman persona is still used for features on tracks under the Lil Darkie persona and in 2021, Darkie began to make new music under this persona, like for example "invisibility cloak" and "iamsuicidal".
There's No Shorter Way In This Life
BRAHMAN Lyrics
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Things changing every minute, it must have been hard for you
Sorry for the trouble you made, which still stays the same today
No surprise at all, it was easy to be expected
There's no shorter way in this life
There's only longer way in this life
My callowness shows up and he will start to feel the threat
Thank you, as I look at your mind that's extremely poor
Now I surely realize that I won't be like you
There's no shorter way in this life
There's only longer way in this life
There's no shorter way even if we tried another way
There's no shorter way even if we tried another way
The song "There's No Shorter Way In This Life" by Japanese rock band BRAHMAN is an introspective piece that explores feelings of regret and guilt. The singer in the lyrics apologizes for leaving someone behind who couldn't keep up with the changes happening around them. The singer recognizes that it must have been hard for this person and apologizes for the trouble they caused, despite the fact that the situation was easily expected. These lines illustrate the singer's acknowledgement of their own shortcomings and the effects their actions may have had on others.
The song also delves into the dichotomy between different paths in life. BRAHMAN asserts that there is no easy way out or shortcut to success - only a longer path filled with potential hardships. The chorus repetitively emphasizes this idea with the lines "There's no shorter way in this life, there's only a longer way in this life." In contrast, the second verse expresses gratitude towards the person that the singer left behind. By seeing this person's struggles and limitations, the singer is forced to confront their own callowness and strive to be better.
Overall, "There's No Shorter Way In This Life" is a thoughtful and contemplative song that reflects on human relationships, life's challenges, and the consequences of our choices.
Line by Line Meaning
Sorry for leaving you who could not keep up with those days
I apologize for abandoning you when you couldn't handle the rapid changes of the times.
Things changing every minute, it must have been hard for you
It must have been difficult for you to cope with the constant rate of change.
Sorry for the trouble you made, which still stays the same today
I regret that the issues you had to face in the past continue to affect you even now.
No surprise at all, it was easy to be expected
It's not surprising that things turned out how they did since it was predictable.
There's no shorter way in this life
There are no quick and easy solutions to life's challenges.
There's only longer way in this life
The path to success and fulfillment is a long and arduous journey.
Thank you, I'm looking at your back running away from me
I am grateful that you are leaving me behind because it exposes my immaturity and motivates me to improve.
My callowness shows up and he will start to feel the threat
My lack of experience and wisdom is evident, and it may intimidate others who are more competent.
Thank you, as I look at your mind that's extremely poor
Thank you for revealing your deficient mindset, which emphasizes how important it is to cultivate a positive and growth-oriented attitude.
Now I surely realize that I won't be like you
Observing your shortcomings has reinforced my conviction to avoid developing your negative traits.
There's no shorter way even if we tried another way
Regardless of which approach we take, there are no shortcuts to achieving our goals.
There's no shorter way even if we tried another way
We cannot cheat our way to success; it requires hard work and dedication.
Contributed by Sophia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.