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The Galaxist
Deerhoof Lyrics
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Lives in this beehive
Hopes away
Fade away
Mercury
When you can go after me
Melody
Possibility
Come along with me
Lights are raining down, you see
We will go reeling
Seekers of a world to be
Think of the ceiling
Could be in a distant galaxy
Could see from a different galaxy
Come along with me
Lights are raining down, you see
We will go reeling
Seekers of a world to be
Think of the ceiling
And feel the rays
Of brighter days beginning
The lyrics to Deerhoof's song The Galaxist leave room for interpretation, but one way to understand them is to consider the song as a dreamlike invitation to escape reality and explore the possibilities of other worlds. The opening lines "No life, not life / Lives in this beehive" suggest a sense of emptiness or disillusionment with the current state of things. The phrase "hopes away / fade away" conveys a feeling of hopelessness or resignation.
The song then shifts to a more upbeat tone with the introduction of the word "Mercury" which is often associated with the Roman god of communication, but in this case suggests speed and agility. The lines "when you can go after me / melody / show me the humanity / possibility" evoke a sense of adventure and discovery. The singer encourages the listener to join them on this journey to explore new worlds where "lights are raining down." The final lines "think of the ceiling / and feel the rays / of brighter days beginning" suggest a sense of optimism and renewal.
Overall, The Galaxist offers a message of hope in its dreamlike invitation to explore new worlds and possibilities beyond the limitations of the current reality.
Line by Line Meaning
No life, not life
There is no sign of life in this place
Lives in this beehive
This place is crowded and chaotic
Hopes away
All hope seems to have disappeared
Fade away
Everything seems to be disappearing
Mercury
Mercury, the planet, is mentioned as a metaphor
When you can go after me
The idea of following someone or something is presented
Melody
Music as a source of happiness and hope is mentioned
Show me the humanity
Asking for a reminder of the value of life
Possibility
The potential of something happening is emphasized
Come along with me
An invitation is extended to join in a journey
Lights are raining down, you see
There is some kind of magical or mystical experience happening
We will go reeling
The journey will be dizzying and intense
Seekers of a world to be
The travelers are looking for a place that does not yet exist
Think of the ceiling
Looking up to the sky and beyond for inspiration
Could be in a distant galaxy
The place they are seeking might not even be in this world
Could see from a different galaxy
Another perspective, perhaps from a different world, is suggested
And feel the rays
Feeling the warmth and hope of a new beginning
Of brighter days beginning
A new and better future is within reach
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: GREGORY LOVELL SAUNIER, JOHN DIETERICH, SATOMI MATSUZAKI
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rumor with legs
dude this song is so great
Karim Benslama
i do feel that i'm coming along with you, when i listen to your voice, dear satomi !
you show me the way (you and the four of you, dear deerhoof)
- saw you twice in paris - wonderful experience !