The band began as a lowly seedling of inspiration. “Good music, good people.” One became six, a collective of musicians by trade, lovers by spirit. Inspired by a life worth living, the Fam and Pals remained rooted with three ambitions in heart, mind, and soul: the people, the music, the memories. The reflection represented by blend of earnest folk rock and a communal spirit pouring a collective heart into something bigger than itself.
Sunsara
Family and Friends Lyrics
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Fleeting dream, here today and gone tomorrow
Don't mistake the time it takes
A heart to bend before it breaks
Your love endures like a passing wave
It comes and goes but never stays
Wanderlust, this modern love,
Till the flame runs cold, till it's gone
And when you're gone, thirst that taste that sinister sensation
Sweet euphoria, I fear only for these beasts we've become
Now we're talking in circles, speaking in tongues
Tear the stitch from the seam, till it all comes undone
Make the meaning misconstrued
Seeking only for the truth
Don't mistake the time it takes
A heart to bend before it breaks
Your love endures like a passing wave
It comes and goes but never stays
Wanderlust, this modern love,
Too hot to hold, never know what you've got
Till the flame runs cold, till it's gone
And when you're gone, thirst that taste that sinister sensation
Sweet euphoria, I fear only for these beasts we've become
Got 'em wounded like a moving target
Time to finish what you started
I need a reason to believe I did everything for nothing
There must be something, something love
I need a reason to believe I did everything for nothing
There must be something, something love
I need a reason to believe I did everything for nothing
There must be something, so insidious
I need a reason to believe I did everything for nothing
There must be something, something, something
The lyrics of Family and Friends' song "Sunsara" speak to the fleeting and impermanent nature of life. The opening lines highlight the notion that human life is temporary: "Our time here is brief and our bodies all borrowed, fleeting dream, here today and gone tomorrow." The song then goes on to mention that love, like life, is also temporary and often unpredictable in nature, with emotions fluctuating like the passing of waves. However, the song seems to imply that even though love endures and remains, it may not always be permanent or steadfast.
The chorus speaks to the yearning for love, euphoria, and sensation, while acknowledging the human tendency to become beasts in our quest for such experiences. The third stanza speaks to the need for connection, understanding, and truth, while acknowledging the difficulty of achieving these things. The final stanza touches upon the desire to find meaning in life and love, a "reason to believe" that all of our actions and sacrifices have some purpose. Ultimately, the song reveals an introspective look at human nature and the complexities of love, life, and the pursuit of happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Our time here is brief and our bodies all borrowed
Life is fleeting and we all eventually return to the earth
Fleeting dream, here today and gone tomorrow
Life is short and can be gone in an instant
Don't mistake the time it takes
Patience is key
A heart to bend before it breaks
One must endure challenges before breaking to grow stronger
Your love endures like a passing wave
Love is like the ebbs and flows of the ocean, constantly changing but always present
It comes and goes but never stays
Love is fleeting but forever present
Wanderlust, this modern love,
Modern love is unpredictable and often fleeting
Too hot to hold, never know what you've got
Love can be intense and unpredictable
Till the flame runs cold, till it's gone
Love can quickly come to an end
And when you're gone, thirst that taste that sinister sensation
When someone leaves, we realize what we had and feel pain
Sweet euphoria, I fear only for these beasts we've become
While love can be euphoric, people can become monsters in the name of love
Now we're talking in circles, speaking in tongues
Our communication is confused and disconnected
Tear the stitch from the seam, till it all comes undone
We must break apart to truly examine ourselves and our relationships
Make the meaning misconstrued
Misunderstandings can arise from unclear communication
Seeking only for the truth
We must strive to be honest and open in our relationships
Got 'em wounded like a moving target
People are often vulnerable and open to emotional injury
Time to finish what you started
We must take responsibility for our words and actions
I need a reason to believe I did everything for nothing
We need to find purpose in our actions, even when they don't have the intended outcome
There must be something, something love
Love is the foundation of all human emotions and connections
There must be something, so insidious
Love can be dangerous and toxic
I need a reason to believe I did everything for nothing
We need to find purpose in our actions, even when they don't have the intended outcome
There must be something, something, something
Love is complex and multifaceted
Contributed by Evelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.