overture
Countless Thousands Lyrics
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I bend and write these songs upon the water.
The words vanish and dissolve as I let go.
My namelessness distrubs indifferent waters.
But the ripples reach shores I will never know.
And indifferent waters ebb and let me.
Go.
These trusty chords remain unchanged and borrowed.
My namelessness disturbs indifferent history.
But I will shout and strum and curse and scream.
And indifferent history ebbs and leaves me.
Clean!
The opening lines of Countless Thousands' "Overture" express the band's excitement to be performing and sharing their music with others. The following lines paint a vivid image of the singer writing his songs on the surface of water, with the words disappearing as he lets them go. The metaphor underscores the fleeting nature of artistic expression and the inevitability of impermanence.
The reference to the singer's namelessness draws attention to the insignificance of the individual in the grand scheme of things, particularly in comparison to the vastness of the indifferent waters. Despite this, he recognizes the power of his music to create ripples that extend beyond his immediate surroundings, ultimately impacting others in ways he may never even be aware of.
The second stanza describes the transformative power of music and the impact it can have on the singer's own life. While the chords remain unchanged and borrowed, the words have the ability to disrupt the monotony of everyday life, transcending time and leaving a lasting impression on history. Despite the singer's namelessness, his music has the power to immortalize him in some way, to leave a mark on the world that goes beyond his own limited existence.
Line by Line Meaning
We are Countless Thousands, and We're Just Really Excited To Be Here.
We are the band Countless Thousands and we are thrilled to be performing here.
I bend and write these songs upon the water.
I create and write music that is fluid and ever-changing.
The words vanish and dissolve as I let go.
The lyrics disappear and transform as I relinquish control and allow the music to take on a life of its own.
My namelessness disturbs indifferent waters.
My anonymity causes a disturbance in the world around me.
But the ripples reach shores I will never know.
Although I may never see the effects of my work, it will have an impact beyond my knowledge.
And indifferent waters ebb and let me go.
The unresponsive environment of the world I exist in moves on, unaffected by my presence.
These trusty chords remain unchanged and borrowed.
The familiar music and chords I use are borrowed from others and continue to be passed down through the generations.
These words contort the riot of routine.
My lyrics disrupt the monotony and predictability of everyday life.
My namelessness disturbs indifferent history.
My lack of recognition challenges the established and unchanging narratives of history.
But I will shout and strum and curse and scream.
Regardless, I will continue to create and perform my music with passion and intensity.
And indifferent history ebbs and leaves me clean!
Even if my work does not fit into the accepted history, I will still be able to create something new and leave my own mark on the world.
Contributed by Madison S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.