Expectations
Edward and the Bimbo Chimps Lyrics
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It was clear as the winter rain
Etching the words on the page of a story
Taking on everything at once
Slipping through time, getting nothing done
Telling the future is too easy
If I could catch it, maybe I'd be me
Spending the day walking in the beach
With only salt and spray for company
Staring at the lighthouse with longing
Occasionally I'd leave the place
Filling up the empty space
Temporary, fleeting, not enough
Floating through the air, just out of reach
If I could catch it, maybe I'd be me
In "Expectations" by Edward and the Bimbo Chimps, the lyrics paint a picture of uncertainty and searching for identity amidst the challenges of everyday life. The opening lines convey a sense of clarity and certainty that quickly fades away, leaving the singer feeling lost and unsure of their path. The metaphor of winter rain etching words on the page of a story hints at the permanence of decisions and actions, emphasizing the weight of expectations and outcomes.
The following lines delve into the overwhelming feeling of trying to juggle multiple responsibilities and tasks simultaneously, only to find that time slips away and accomplishments remain elusive. The idea of predicting the future being too easy suggests a longing for stability and control in a world filled with uncertainties and shifting circumstances. The repeated imagery of floating through the air just out of reach reinforces the theme of grasping for something intangible and elusive.
The mention of spending time walking along the beach with only nature for company creates a peaceful yet lonely atmosphere, punctuated by a yearning gaze towards a distant lighthouse. This imagery evokes a sense of longing and introspection, as the singer seeks solace and meaning in their surroundings but struggles to find a sense of belonging or purpose. The transient nature of these moments contrasts with the desire for permanence and fulfillment.
As the lyrics progress, there is a sense of restlessness and impermanence, with fleeting experiences and temporary distractions filling the void left by unmet expectations. The singer's continual search for self-identity is encapsulated in the refrain of reaching for something just beyond their grasp, suggesting a longing for self-realization and fulfillment. Overall, the song captures the struggle to reconcile personal aspirations with external pressures and the constant battle to define oneself amidst the shifting tides of life.
Line by Line Meaning
So you thought you had seen the way
Believing you understood everything perfectly
It was clear as the winter rain
Seeming obvious at first glance
Etching the words on the page of a story
Writing out the narrative of a tale
Taking on everything at once
Trying to handle too much at the same time
Slipping through time, getting nothing done
Losing track of time without accomplishing anything
Telling the future is too easy
Predicting what will happen seems simple
Floating through the air, just out of reach
Feeling untouchable or unattainable
If I could catch it, maybe I'd be me
Thinking that capturing it would define your identity
Spending the day walking in the beach
Passing time by strolling along the shoreline
With only salt and spray for company
Being alone with the ocean's elements
Staring at the lighthouse with longing
Gazing at a distant beacon with desire
Occasionally I'd leave the place
Sometimes departing that spot
Filling up the empty space
Trying to occupy a void within
Temporary, fleeting, not enough
Brief and transient, lacking substance
Floating through the air, just out of reach
Drifting beyond grasp, inaccessible
If I could catch it, maybe I'd be me
Believing that achieving it would define your true self
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Aled Edwards
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You know, you’re really growing on me , pardon the PUN I find your talks very entertaining.
And I have a close relative that became intrigued with your online discussions .
I studied psych but I like to tell people I got my BA so long ago , I think it’s expired!
That said, I have a recollection of studying “ the psychology of emotions “ from a historical perspective and practical.
fabulous professor dr Joyce Hoffman - anyway ,
I’d like to ask what you feel Aristotle contributed to the basic understanding of human emotions and what gives rise to them. ?
I may recall incorrectly, but I seem to remember he wrote about universal human emotion , and included as one of those emotions was envy and jealousy. ( of ones mate )
Though you may be a strict behaviorist and from that point of view , as I learned from a great professor and long-time friend, the late Dr john Budz, gave a similar lecture - a magnificent performance really , when he taught courses in behavioral psychology regarding learned behavior, biofeedback and its success as an effective treatment to if you will “unlearn” behavior . And you might espouse as he did the work of BF Skinner and operant conditioning.
I’m interested to know your thoughts . ( people reading - these unfamiliar possibly words become 2nd nature , when you hear them a million times) But I guess I’ve had these questions for a while .
Nature or nurture ? Genetics or learned psychological traits.
Correct me if I’m wrong , but I hear yours as an optimistic message that we as human beings may have far more control over our so called innate emotions and the ability to “change “them ?
Pegb
Thanks for your attention / indulging me
codediporpal
10:37:
"The contradictions between what we're told we should feel and what we actually do feel generate unnecessary suffering..."
Then at 11:05
"..we'll finally put to rest the idea that men have some innate instinctive right to monitor and control women's sexual behavior..."
I don't think many people would argue there is innate RIGHT, but there is considerable evidence of innate DESIRE of men to demand sexual exclusivity from their female partner(s).
So here he is telling men how they SHOULD feel (they should not care about their female partners sleeping around), and that what they DO feel is wrong. LOL, guy is a hypocrite and he probably does't even know it.
BeLove BeYourself
Thanks a lot Mr. Ryan for this talk. I have just been reading about that from the spanish author Casilda Rodrigañez Bustos in her books, which are unfortunately not yet translated into any other language, in which she doesn´t only talk about human sexuality but also about anthropology, social control, human bonding, orgasmic, sexual birth and extero-gestation. Fortunately more and more scientists and authors are going into this complex issue that will for sure have important consequences in the future lives of human beings. We are not necessarily what we were told we are, and many of us have always felt deep inside our gut that there was something wrong about the way we are living.
The May Queen
You mean living like an animal?!
Entropie
I have to say that this video has more positive and open-minded commenters on this subject than negative. Which is really rare. Thank you for challenging the monogamy and marriage establishment. It's about time.
itsjustameme
This TED talk made me think of the group-marriage seen in the Caprica series (the prequel for the Battlestar Galactica series) where you have a whole collective of people who are married with each other and live as a huge community-family house which incidentally also has some XXL kingsize beds.
Поднебесный
Истинное видение человеческой сексуальности. Профессор научно доказал то, о чем я давно говорю и за что меня ненавидят.
Dion Siluch
This is a great to look at sexuality from a different point of view. This day and age has been corrupt from miss information and religious theories that shame humans of inner desire for reproduction. I hope people can stay open minded about talks such as this one
Indiegaze
This guy is so much more awesome then this TED talk makes him look. People probably don't know that he is like one of the most interesting people on the planet. He has spent most of his life traveling the entire world living in weird places and doing crazy shit, and has some of the most awesome travel stories and work stories ever! He has stories like; He got stung by what they thought was a lethal scorpion, while on acid, in the middle of the night, in the middle of the jungle in Guatemala on top of a temple where they used to cut peoples hearts out...he has an never ending library of insane stories and life experiences. He has a podcast called Tangentially Speaking with lots of cool stuff. and he has been on Joe Rogan and Duncan Trussell's podcasts many times(they three do a lot of episodes together, and they are an AWESOME trio check out episodes of them three together.),
Kuji Faith
I hope lots of people watch this. It's really something to consider.
Jim S.
Alexander Baruta, Garcia Koglin, ***** -- concerning a recent conversation
N.E.S. Merrill
heh, hes saying the same exact shit i've said. Wrote an essay on it even a few months back.