Rumors that the group had split up began to circulate in 2007, after Franck moved back to London, and Shurov joined Zемфира's band. However, in April, the band released Werewolf, which it called their first "real" album - a unified, thought-out performance in contrast with the more experimental, DIY nature of Face Reading. However, following a tour supporting the album, the group fell largely silent, with Franck embarking on a number of solo projects, and Shurov reappearing as Pianoбой. The group quietly announced an indefinite hiatus in 2011.
Mercury Rising
Esthetic Education Lyrics
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Open your eyes to new worlds surrounding
As you observe your orientation changing
Notice your body is gently floating
You look up to the stars
Wondering which one you walked on before then
Watching a light above
Falling asleep but not quite sleeping
Seeing something but not quite seeing
Trying to touch, but there's no touching
When you are out of your body floating
You know you lived before
On a planet not unlike this one
Flying up to the skies
You will observe the mercury rising
Oh no
You have memories of other worlds x2
You have dreams of other worlds
And they keep you up at night
Oh no
With your body gone and unnecessary
The world disappears in all its glory
Overwhelming love radiates around you
Otherworldly feelings grow out of you
Shine as the brightest star
Spreading your laughter and magnifying
Feelings inside yourself
As you recall the life you had before then
You have memories of other worlds x2
You have dreams of other worlds
And they keep you up at night
Oh no
The lyrics to Esthetic Education's song "Mercury Rising" are a reflection of a deeply introspective experience. The opening lines suggest an expansion of consciousness as the singer's aura rises and they become more aware of the world surrounding them. This awareness causes a shift in their perspective and they realize that their body feels weightless as if they are floating.
The chorus of the song speaks to a sense of nostalgia and wonder, as the singer looks up at the stars and contemplates which one they may have lived on in a past life. They also see a light in the sky that bears resemblance to the light inside of them, connecting them to a greater universal energy. The verses that follow this chorus describe the feeling of being out of one's body, seeing but not seeing, and trying to touch but unable to do so. It's as if the singer is experiencing an out of body experience, where they are no longer bound by physical limitations.
The song then shifts focus to the overwhelming love and otherworldly feelings that radiate around the singer. The final lines speak to the power of memories and the impact they can have on our current selves. The singer recalls memories of other worlds, and how these dreams of other worlds keep them up at night. Overall, the song seems to be about exploring the edges of one's consciousness and recognizing the power of memories, dreams, and experiences to shape our sense of self and our place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
As you expand with your aura rising
As you grow and become more enlightened
Open your eyes to new worlds surrounding
Be open to new experiences and opportunities
As you observe your orientation changing
As you recognize your perspective shifting
Notice your body is gently floating
Be aware of the feeling of freedom and detachment from the physical world
You look up to the stars
Admiring the beauty of the universe
Wondering which one you walked on before then
Questioning your past lives and experiences
Watching a light above
Observing something greater than yourself
Bearing resemblance to the one inside of you
Realizing the potential within yourself
Falling asleep but not quite sleeping
Entering a state of relaxation and peace
Seeing something but not quite seeing
Experiencing something beyond physical sight
Trying to touch, but there's no touching
Feeling a lack of physical boundaries
When you are out of your body floating
When you are connected to a higher power and experiencing spiritual freedom
You know you lived before
You have a sense of past lives and experiences
On a planet not unlike this one
On a world that shares similar characteristics to Earth
Flying up to the skies
Rising above earthly limitations
You will observe the mercury rising
Experiencing a spiritual awakening, represented by the planet Mercury
With your body gone and unnecessary
Being free from physical constraints and limitations
The world disappears in all its glory
The physical world fades in importance compared to spiritual experiences
Overwhelming love radiates around you
Feeling an abundance of love and positivity
Otherworldly feelings grow out of you
Experiencing emotions and sensations that transcend the physical world
Shine as the brightest star
Stand out and be a positive influence on the world
Spreading your laughter and magnifying
Sharing joy and amplifying positivity
Feelings inside yourself
Connecting with your inner self and emotions
As you recall the life you had before then
Remembering past experiences and using them to inform your present and future
You have memories of other worlds x2
Having a sense of past lives and experiences on other planets/worlds
You have dreams of other worlds
Having aspirations and goals that transcend the physical world
And they keep you up at night
These aspirations and goals are constantly on your mind
Oh no
A repeated refrain, suggesting a sense of urgency, excitement, or discomfort
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