The result is Elephants At The Door. The album was recorded sans fancy technology, using old-fashioned equipment like analog synthetizers and tape machines—and lots of good vibes.
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Orion Caos
Dumbo Gets Mad Lyrics
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Around the Orion Belt
I could perceive the lightning
Of our redemption path
Totally responsive to the suggestion of all the other planets
I realize we're changing
Off our perfectly
Then that would be too easy
You maybe think you're smarter
Our mission will thrive one day
The only thing you wanted
Is that you did no bad
So what we're even trying
Can't feel your feelings straight
Keep up your work of denying
I'm sure you're doing great
Means letting go of the present,
And letting go of something that isn't easy for you to do
Uh, uh, uh
Ah, ah, ah
Thank you... Oh
I said, "Thank you,"
Thank you Neil...
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The lyrics to Dumbo Gets Mad's song "Orion Caos" include a mix of both surreal and grounded imagery. The singer describes a near-death experience while near the constellation Orion, and the sense of change and redemption that comes with it. They reflect on their own fragility and the difficulty of letting go of the present, all while acknowledging the influence of other celestial bodies on our lives. The singer suggests that there is a mission to be fulfilled, but expresses frustration and confusion about what that mission might be, and whether or not it will ultimately succeed.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be grappling with big questions about mortality, human purpose, and the limits of human understanding. There's a sense of both wonder and uncertainty throughout the song, and a feeling that the answers to these questions may be just beyond our reach.
Line by Line Meaning
I almost died this morning
The singer had a near-death experience in the morning
Around the Orion Belt
The singer was near the constellation Orion when the experience happened
I could perceive the lightning
The singer saw some kind of spiritual or metaphorical lightning
Of our redemption path
The lightning represents the path to redemption
Totally responsive to the suggestion of all the other planets
Our lives are influenced by the forces of the universe
I realize we're changing
The singer is aware of changing circumstances
Off our perfectly
Things are not going according to plan
Then that would be too easy
If everything went smoothly, there would be no challenge or growth
How fragile is the end?
The final outcome is uncertain and easily disrupted
You maybe think you're smarter
The artist addresses someone who thinks they know better
Our mission will thrive one day
The singer is confident in the success of their mission or purpose
The only thing you wanted
The addressed person only wanted to avoid doing wrong
Is that you did no bad
Their goal was to avoid making mistakes or causing harm
So what we're even trying
The singer questions the purpose of their efforts
Can't feel your feelings straight
The singer or someone else is confused or uncertain about their emotions
Keep up your work of denying
The addressed person is avoiding or denying reality
I'm sure you're doing great
The artist is being sarcastic or ironic
Means letting go of the present,
The path to spiritual growth involves releasing attachment to the present moment
And letting go of something that isn't easy for you to do
Releasing attachment is difficult and requires effort
Uh, uh, uh
N/A
Ah, ah, ah
N/A
Thank you... Oh
The artist expresses gratitude
I said, "Thank you,"
The singer repeats their expression of gratitude
Thank you Neil...
The artist addresses Neil and expresses gratitude, but it's unclear who Neil is or why they're being thanked
Writer(s): Luca Bergomi
Contributed by Adrian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.