Busy
Ether Hour Lyrics


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People can make a lot of noise now, busy all the time
Never slowing down
Inventions make us more efficient and clear up extra time
But we still won't slow down
Surrounded by useless information
I'd like to tune it out and turn it off
Music can block out all the garbage
I've gotta turn it up to drown it all out

I'm waiting for the day when the world stops talking
When all the cars stand still
No "gotta get this" ringing and lights stop blinking
No stress, no need for pills

Surround sound making mild progress
But no one really cares or understands
Because no one is sitting in the middle
And no one's mesmerized because no one's got the time
The future and digital entertainment
Depends upon free time and open minds
It's sound waves synchronized in free space
Drowning out the world from creative minds

I'm waiting for the day when the world stops talking
When all the cars stand still
No "gotta get this" ringing and lights stop blinking
No stress, no need for pills
Call me crazy or virtually hazy
I'd be the first to plug in




But not in my lifetime you're too damn stubborn
No change, no fear and you win

Overall Meaning

In "Busy," Ether Hour explores the constant busyness of modern life and the effects of technology on our ability to slow down and tune out the noise. The lyrics suggest that despite our advancements in efficiency, we still struggle to find a moment of peace amidst the endless stream of useless information and stimuli. However, the song also offers a glimmer of hope, expressing a desire for a world where we can pause and disconnect from the chaos, even if such a world seems unlikely.


The first verse of the song illustrates the never-ending pace of modern life. The lyrics describe people as "busy all the time" and "never slowing down," even with the aid of inventions that make us more efficient. The imagery of "surrounded by useless information" paints a picture of a world where we are bombarded with meaningless data and entertainment that can be mentally taxing to keep up with. The chorus expresses a longing for a world where we can tune out the noise and enjoy a moment of peace without stress, pills, or constant notifications.


The second verse takes a closer look at the role of digital entertainment in our lives. The lyrics suggest that while surround sound and other technologies are making progress, many of us do not have the time or mental energy to appreciate them fully. The lines "no one is sitting in the middle / and no one's mesmerized because no one's got the time" convey a sense of lost wonder and awe at the beauty of technology in a world where we are always on the go. The verse ends on a hopeful note, however, with a reminder that creative minds can still find ways to drown out the noise and create something new.


Overall, "Busy" is a commentary on the frenzied pace of modern life and a reminder that we all need moments of rest and disconnection. The song offers a powerful message about the need for balance in our lives and the importance of tuning out the noise to find inner peace.


Line by Line Meaning

People can make a lot of noise now, busy all the time
People are constantly busy and creating a lot of noise.


Never slowing down
People are always in a rush, without taking a break.


Inventions make us more efficient and clear up extra time
Innovations help us save time and be more productive.


But we still won't slow down
Despite having more time, people still don't stop being busy.


Surrounded by useless information
People are constantly surrounded by unimportant data.


I'd like to tune it out and turn it off
The singer wants to ignore and avoid the excessive data.


Music can block out all the garbage
Listening to music can help block out unwanted information.


I've gotta turn it up to drown it all out
The singer has to increase the volume to completely ignore the noise.


Surround sound making mild progress
Surround sound technology is advancing.


But no one really cares or understands
People are not interested or knowledgeable about surround sound technology.


Because no one is sitting in the middle
No one is taking the time to experience surround sound properly.


And no one's mesmerized because no one's got the time
People are too busy to appreciate new technology.


The future and digital entertainment
The future of entertainment involves digital technology.


Depends upon free time and open minds
To appreciate digital entertainment, people need to be open-minded and have free time.


It's sound waves synchronized in free space
Digital entertainment involves synchronized sound waves in open areas.


Drowning out the world from creative minds
Digital entertainment helps people escape reality and unlock creativity.


I'm waiting for the day when the world stops talking
The singer wants the world to be quiet and peaceful.


When all the cars stand still
The singer wants a world with no traffic or rush.


No "gotta get this" ringing and lights stop blinking
The singer wants a world with no distractions or pressures.


No stress, no need for pills
The singer wants a stress-free world - no need for stress medication.


Call me crazy or virtually hazy
The singer acknowledges that others might think they are crazy or out of touch with reality.


I'd be the first to plug in
The singer would be the first to embrace digital entertainment.


But not in my lifetime you're too damn stubborn
The singer believes that others are too stubborn to accept digital entertainment now.


No change, no fear and you win
People who don't embrace change will always remain in their comfort zone.




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The Albino Rhino

A problem with the studies above is that they are all characterized by very low numbers of participants, relative to how large of an effect one can expect different training volumes to yield. Had the number of participants in the studies been higher, we could have possibly been able to discern more differences between different approaches.

Low numbers of participants in the individual studies increase the need to meta-analyze the results. That is, to combine the results from all similar studies into one pool. But then we have the problem of heterogeneity: it is difficult to compare studies with such different approaches in terms of exercise choices and training sessions per week.

If we work ourselves from the bottom up, it looks fairly clear that about 10 sets taken to failure per muscle and week give greater strength increases and muscle growth than less training. This is mainly based on research on previously untrained participants.

If we look at trained participants, it seems possible that a training volume upwards of 15–20 sets to failure per muscle and week can give a slightly better result, at least if the training is divided into at least two sessions per week. In my personal experience, I also seem to have seen that a training volume upwards of 15–20 sets to failure per muscle and week can yield additional gains for someone who has previously mostly done around 10 sets to failure per muscle and week.

For some people, even more sets than that can probably be beneficial, at least during certain time periods, but then we are probably starting to talk about special cases rather than general cases. Note that, for example, a high-level bodybuilder or powerlifter may very well be a special case.



Gamer Instinct

I had a friend that always complained that no matter how much protein and surplus he had & how often he worked out he couldn’t put on more muscle. He was lean and a bit muscular but could never put on noticeable muscle… one day we did a “I’ll train one day with you and you train one day with me.” So it was his turn first to workout with me and workout the way I do. Mind you he’s about 4 inches taller than me and normally stronger.

So I started & showed him the routine for the day and my work out philosophy and mentality. Predominantly, low reps high weight.

So for example, our first workout was bench press. I did 10, 8, 5, 3 reps (sometime most of y’all might already consider too high volume). With 10 being a decent challenge weight, let’s say 50lbs (yes I am completely weak in the chest), then by the 5 rep weight I would be doing 75lbs, something that for me already required a spotter. And for the final set, 3 reps of 80lbs which was literally almost my max, I’m talking like barely being able to actually do it. So you feel me? That sort of workout where you can actually feel your muscles sore and like they’re torn up. Constantly doing reps close to your max. This system really works for me, and I notice very fast and good results from it.

So it was his turn to do the bench, and I told him “make sure that you use a weight where 10 reps ends up being a decent challenge, 8 you increase the weight a little more, 5 is a hard challenge, like you might not finish it. And 3 reps of a weight that you can barely do.” Dude was like “yea yea,” and proceeded to do the same weights I did with so much ease that he did like 15 reps, then 15 more, then 10, and 10 :| so we moved on and all throughout the workout I kept telling him that it seemed he was going too light and to increase the weight more and he kept on bitching and telling me no.

We finished and he was like “that’s it??? This is so easy man” meanwhile I’m there feeling all the muscles we worked on about to rip and tear :|

A week later it was my turn to workout out with him. Needless to say, we did like 40 more minutes of cardio than what I normally do. Then we “hit the weights.” We started with bicep curls, and he was like “alright dude let’s do 50 curls…” and he preceded to grab the 15lbs when I know for a fact that his one rep max for a curl is at least at 50lbs :| and like he wouldn’t rest either, it’s like his rest from doing curls was dips, like you feel me?
By the end of his workout routine I felt tired ye, and sore but it wasn’t the same soreness. My soreness was over literally like 6 hours later, whereas the soreness from my workouts usually last 2-3 days depending on how close to failure or my one rep max I’m getting to.

I was like, yo no wonder this dude can’t put on weight or get stronger, he just trains light weights for insanely high volume and never gets close to actual challenging weight.

He never understood this, no matter how I tried to explain it or how many YouTube videos like these I showed him.
To this day he still workouts out like 2 hours daily, diets severely (I’m talking, any surplus calories must come from greens & proteins, almost no fats not even healthy ones, and no bad carbs, dude literally takes the bread off his burgers… no he’s not gluten intolerant), prioritises high volume as opposed to high weight, and still bitches about not getting bigger or any stronger 🤷🏻‍♂️



AttackMaster

@TNO Experiment and figure out what works best for you. There is no specific science, much as we would all like there to be, so we say that aiming for 10 to 20 hard sets per muscle group per week is what you should be looking for. For most people this will provide adequate stimulus for muscle growth.

So to answer your question, so long as the RIR is roughly the same, there is not much of a difference. There will be some, and other factors like genetics play a role, but as long as you're finishing each set with enough energy to pump out a few more reps you will be golden.

So 3x12 can work perfectly fine, as can 5x12. Understandably, 5x12 will likely need to have lower weights than the 3x12 in order to actually finish all those sets. That does not mean it is less effective than the other. There are plenty of strongmen who swear by sets of only around 5 or so reps, and they have no problem building muscle.

So in conclusion: So long as you have a few reps in the tank left over after every set, it will not matter what format you do them in. High sets and/or high reps will understandably take more time whereas less sets and/or less reps will take less time. Some people find it boring to be pushing that weight for 15 reps, but they love the struggle of a heavier set where they're only doing around 5 or so. Others are the opposite, preferring the longer sets for one reason or another.

My recommendation? Spend a few weeks trying different formats, differing amounts of reps/sets/weight, until you find something that feels right to you. Jut keep the RIR in the back of your mind as your switching things up, to make sure it all stays proportional. Injuring yourself is never fun.



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Nick Valin

I'd love to know how this principle works with the secondary muscles worked by compound movements. For example, does a hard set of pull-ups count as a hard set for biceps? What about lat pull-down? Seems like a big grey area to me.

S. Bhaskar

Very nice question! Was about to ask the same...

Freddie Craven

yea cause with that logic my ticeps on my upper days on compound alone would equal 15 sets, assuming they are secondary movers it does not have the same affect

David Delgado

Not a hard set but it still counts. Dr mike isratael from juggernaut periodization would be the go to guy for that kind of info.

MTMatt

Thatd be a good video for jeff to make

Gavin J. Berry

I believe bicep activation with back movements to mainly be a form flaw; where you extend your arms all of the way on a rowing exercise instead of keeping your elbow(s) bent throughout the entire movement, as an example. This allows for a better contraction for your back.

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Jujimufu

Great video! The visuals and graphs helped illustrate this topic particularly well for me.

Gerónimo Bonet Ugalde

omg it's juji

Polynesian Mov't GP

What if in the end sets you increase weight?

CRRAAYYZEHHHH

There is a very easy hack around this. Who says you have to do all your volume in one go. 3 sets of chest incline followed by 3 sets high rows then go back and do flat chest. by interweaving groups of sets you can get away with way way more than you think and lactic acid wont build up so easy

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