Their website is at http://www.ephemeramusic.com/english/
But, also exists group with the same name which is formed from swedish screamo stars.
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Ephemera Lyrics
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That's my problem
And it's not the mold
Surrounding me
That has to adapt
If I lose out
That's my decision
To guide me through this
We'll cooperate fine together
You are admirable
I am even better
I resolve to leave
For my destination
Believe me I've always had this dream
To play with you again
We'll cooperate fine together
You are admirable
I am even better
The lyrics to Ephemera's "Play" are about the importance of being true to oneself and not conforming to societal expectations or pressures. The first verse, "If I don't fit in, that's my problem and it's not the mold surrounding me that has to adapt," suggests that the singer is aware that they do not conform to societal norms and are comfortable with that fact. They do not believe that the world around them needs to change to accommodate them, but rather that they need to be true to themselves and find their own path. The second verse, "If I lose out, that's my decision and I don't need a crowd to guide me through this," emphasizes this idea further - the singer is willing to accept the consequences of not conforming, and does not care about fitting in with the crowd.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that the singer and the person they are addressing (perhaps a bandmate or close friend) can work well together, despite their differences. "We'll cooperate fine together, you are admirable, I am even better" suggests that the two complement each other, and that their differences only make them stronger. The final verse, "I resolve to leave for my destination, believe me I've always had this dream to play with you again," implies that the singer has a goal in mind (perhaps making music with this person), and that they are willing to be true to themselves and their dreams in order to achieve it.
Line by Line Meaning
If I don't fit in
I am aware that I do not conform to others' expectations.
That's my problem
This is an issue for me to deal with, not others.
And it's not the mold
My uniqueness is not a flaw that needs correcting.
Surrounding me
The environment I am in does not define me.
That has to adapt
Others do not need to change for me; I can be myself.
If I lose out
I am willing to accept failure and its consequences.
That's my decision
I take responsibility for my choices.
And I don't need a crowd
I am self-sufficient and do not require validation from others.
To guide me through this
I am capable of navigating my own path.
We'll cooperate fine together
Working with you will not be difficult; we will collaborate well.
You are admirable
I respect and appreciate your qualities and abilities.
I am even better
I am confident in my own abilities and potential.
I resolve to leave
I am committed to departing from my current situation.
For my destination
I am moving towards a specific goal or purpose.
Believe me I've always had this dream
I have envisioned this scenario for a long time and am now making it a reality.
To play with you again
I want to collaborate creatively with you again.
Contributed by Landon K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Moon Violet
This is so lovely! I really appreciate the simple materials used for those of us on limited budgets. Thank you💕
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Retired Book Nerd
Oh, how adorable!! I have lots of cards of different kinds and didn’t really know how to use them up.. I’ll be doing this right away!! 😊Thanks for sharing this lovely idea!!
Krafty Wytch Kreations
Thank you! I've been struggling with ideas for altering playing cards. This will make incorporating them into journals so much easier and more fun
Kat Kat
I’ve got to start drinking more tea!
Tessa Salkil
I don't like tea, however in the usa a box of tea is less then $2 so I will just make the tea for the bags.
Lisa Diver
Natasha, if you didn’t want to fiddle with using tea bags what would you recommend as an alternative to this step... could use use stained muslin, or cheese cloth?
Kathy Cultice
Me too!
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hehe Yes! Time for some tea I think :)