Giant
Dj Food Feat. Matt Johnson Lyrics

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The sun is high, I′m surrounded by sand
For as far as my eyes can see
I'm strapped into a rocking chair
With a blanket part over my knees
I am a stranger to myself
And nobody knows I′m here
When I looked into my face
It wasn't myself I'd seen

But who I′ve tried to be

I′m thinking of things I'd hoped to forget
I′m choking to death in a sun that never sets
I clogged up my mind with perpetual greed
And turned all of my friends into enemies
And now the past has returned to haunt me

I'm scared of God
And scared of hell
And I′m caving in upon myself
I'm scared of God
And scared of hell
And I′m caving in upon myself

How could anyone know me
When I don't even know myself?
How could anyone know me
When I don't even know myself?
How could anyone know me
When I don′t even know myself?

How could anyone know me
When I don′t even know myself?

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Dj Food feat. Matt Johnson's "Giant" describe a state of disorientation, as the singer finds themselves on a sandy beach, "strapped into a rocking chair / With a blanket part over my knees." The use of the word "strapped" suggests a lack of agency, like the singer is bound to this unfamiliar environment. They go on to say that they are a "stranger to myself," which reinforces this sense of alienation. The line "And nobody knows I'm here" adds to the feeling of isolation.

The chorus of the song expresses the singer's fear and sense of impending doom. They are "scared of God / And scared of hell," which could be interpreted as a religious fear, but could also speak to a broader sense of mortality and the unknown. They feel like they are "caving in upon myself," which suggests a sense of collapse or imminent self-destruction. The repetition of the line "How could anyone know me / When I don't even know myself?" reinforces the idea that the singer is lost and disconnected from both themselves and the world around them.

Overall, "Giant" seems to be an exploration of identity and the ways in which we can lose our sense of self. The singer's surroundings are unfamiliar and disorienting, which leads them to question who they are. They feel like they have become someone they "tried to be" rather than who they truly are, and they are plagued by fears about the future and the unknown. The song is a powerful meditation on the fragility of the self and the need for self-discovery and acceptance.

Line by Line Meaning

The sun is high, I'm surrounded by sand
I am in a desert and the sun is shining bright.

For as far as my eyes can see
There is nothing but sand and the sky in sight.

I'm strapped into a rocking chair
I am sitting down, unable to move or escape.

With a blanket part over my knees
A blanket is covering my legs, maybe for warmth or comfort.

I am a stranger to myself
I don't know who I am or what I truly want.

And nobody knows I'm here
I am alone and isolated in the desert.

When I looked into my face
I tried to look at myself, but I didn't recognize the person I saw.

It wasn't myself I'd seen
The person I saw didn't represent who I truly am.

But who I've tried to be
The person I saw was someone I tried to portray but wasn't authentic.

I'm thinking of things I'd hoped to forget
I am reflecting on my past and the memories that I wanted to leave behind.

I'm choking to death in a sun that never sets
The endless cycle of the hot sun is suffocating me and making it hard to breathe.

I clogged up my mind with perpetual greed
My desire for more has clouded my judgment and thinking.

And turned all of my friends into enemies
My obsession with greed caused me to betray those close to me, turning them against me.

And now the past has returned to haunt me
My actions in the past are now catching up to me, and I am experiencing the consequences.

I'm scared of God
I fear the punishment and judgment of a higher power.

And scared of hell
I also fear the eternal suffering that may come after death.

And I'm caving in upon myself
The weight of my fear and guilt is causing me to experience extreme internal turmoil and self-destruction.

How could anyone know me
I don't believe it's possible for anyone to truly understand me.

When I don't even know myself?
I am struggling to understand my own identity and purpose in life.

How could anyone know me
I feel like I am too complex for anyone to comprehend.

When I don't even know myself?
My lack of self-awareness is preventing me from truly connecting with others.

How could anyone know me
I am questioning the ability for anyone to truly know me, as I am still discovering who I am.

When I don't even know myself?
I feel lost and unsure of my own identity and purpose in life.

Writer(s): MATT JOHNSON

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01All Covered In Darkness (Pt. 1)4:23

02GIANT8:30

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DJ Food

03intermission: a new language0:59

04The Illectrik Hoax3:42

05Sentinel - Shadow Guard6:32

06Prey4:33

07In Orbit Every Monday3:04

08outermission: sheer fiction1:10

09Percussion Map (Pt. 1)3:18

10Magpie Music11:18

11A Trick Of The Ear13:21

12Colours Beyond Colours2:55

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Grüne Welle

1y↑6

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The sun is high and I'm surrounded by sand
For as far as my eyes can see
I'm strapped into a rocking chair
With a blanket all over my knees

I am a stranger to myself
And nobody knows I'm here
When I looked into my face
It wasn't myself I'd seen
But who I've tried to be

I'm thinking of things I'd hoped to forget
I'm choking to death in a sun that never sets
I clogged up my mind with perpetual greed
And turned all of my friends into enemies
And now the past has returned to haunt me

I'm scared of God and scared of hell
And I'm caving in upon myself
I'm scared of God and scared of hell
And I'm caving in upon myself

How could anyone know me
When I don't even know myself?
How could anyone know me
When I don't even know myself?

How could anyone know me
When I don't even know myself?
How could anyone know me
When I don't even know myself?

All comments from YouTube:

Collector

1y↑7

This is the first song I remember hearing by Matt and group. A woman I had a crush on invited me to a party she was throwing and I remember Giant was playing...The rest is history...Been a huge fan ever since. Went right out to the record store looking for the album Soul Mining but "all" they had was the 10 minute single Uncertain Smile (New York 12'' Version) with Perfect as the b side. Epic to say the least. Scooped that one up and I was off to the races. Had a red hot relationship with the woman for a year or so. I've been fortunate enough to see him twice in Chicago. Great shows.