Approach
Euphoreador Lyrics
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Concertina right here down hall
So come on give some
And bring your graces
Is it just superficial, life's embraces
Yeah, hell, I'm off to the races
Get together now
A little bit faster
A little bit slow
With a hook in your back
And the shit on the shelf
With a shit liar that we call self
And we touted ourselves
As the thing that won't be missed
From the mind to the heart
With the wit of sophist
So come on and let's toast
Our living oblations
And obliquely we stand
In sacrificial ovations
Lacerations on the pillows then
A ramshackleness a perfect zen
My chaos privy is a third of my mind
I'll do you from front
And turn you then behind
For some longevity
The lyrics of Euphoreador's song Approach contain multiple layers of meaning and emotion. The opening lines, "Ballerina without a ball, Concertina right here down hall" sets the tone for a melancholic and somewhat surreal mood. It suggests that the singer is looking for something that is missing, just like a ballerina without a ball, but also acknowledges the presence of something else, like the concertina in the nearby hallway. The subsequent lines, "So come on give some, And bring your graces, Is it just superficial, life's embraces, Yeah, hell, I'm off to the races" speaks to the singer's longing for human connection and the search for deeper meaning in life. The use of the phrase "off to the races" also signifies the singer's desire to move past the superficial and mundane aspects of life and towards something more significant.
As the song progresses, the chorus emphasizes the importance of coming together and learning from one another. "Get together now, So come on and see how we go, A little bit faster, A little bit slow" suggests that the journey of life is more meaningful when we do it together, and we can learn from each other's pace. The metaphor of "a hook in your back" symbolizes the burdens that we carry, but the line "with the shit on the shelf, With a shit liar that we call self" suggests that sometimes, we are our own worst enemies.
The latter half of the song, with lines like "So come on and let's toast, Our living oblations, And obliquely we stand, In sacrificial ovations" encourages the listener to celebrate life and to stand together, even in moments of pain and sacrifice. The final lines, "Lacerations on the pillows then, A ramshackleness a perfect zen, My chaos privy is a third of my mind, I'll do you from front, And turn you then behind, For some longevity" speaks to the idea that sometimes, our flaws and imperfections can lead to new discoveries, and ultimately, a longer and more fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ballerina without a ball
Feeling out of place and lacking the necessary tools to succeed
Concertina right here down hall
The music is playing nearby, but it feels out of reach
So come on give some
Asking for help and support
And bring your graces
Looking for kindness and elegance in others
Is it just superficial, life's embraces
Questioning whether affection and love are genuine or just for show
Yeah, hell, I'm off to the races
Despite doubts, moving forward with determination and energy
Get together now
Encouraging collaboration and teamwork
So come on and see how we go
Welcoming experimentation and exploration
A little bit faster
Pushing for progress and growth
A little bit slow
Emphasizing the value of taking things at a comfortable pace
With a hook in your back
Feeling controlled or manipulated by external factors
And the shit on the shelf
Dealing with personal baggage and emotional baggage stored away
With a shit liar that we call self
Acknowledging that we can deceive ourselves and hide from truth
And we touted ourselves
Praising ourselves and our accomplishments
As the thing that won't be missed
Believing that our presence and legacy will last beyond our time
From the mind to the heart
Expressing ideas and emotions with authenticity and passion
With the wit of sophist
Using clever and persuasive forms of communication
So come on and let's toast
Celebrating life and its offerings
Our living oblations
Giving ourselves and our experiences as offerings to a higher power
And obliquely we stand
Viewing the world from a unique and unconventional perspective
In sacrificial ovations
Honoring those who have sacrificed before us
Lacerations on the pillows then
Struggling with inner turmoil and emotional pain that affects sleep
A ramshackleness a perfect zen
Embracing chaos and disorder as part of a fulfilling, authentic life
My chaos privy is a third of my mind
Accepting that chaos and uncertainty will always be a part of our minds
I'll do you from front
Facing challenges directly and courageously
And turn you then behind
Being adaptable and flexible in the face of change
For some longevity
Working hard to achieve lasting success and happiness
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Joshua Hinck
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