In 1996 ‘Coastal Breaks’ heralded the beginning of something new - BREAKBEAT. Nights such as Friction outgrew their underground roots to deservedly take their place in the industry’s limelight with pioneers like Adam pushing the barriers and selling the sound. By 1997 Adam was a considerable force on the global DJ circuit claiming admirers like Sasha, Carl Cox and the Chemical Brothers. Since then Adam has released the massive ‘Tectonics’ and ‘On Tour’ mix albums, as well as a FabricLive mix, and groundbreaking ‘Back To Mine’. Adam’s label, Marine Parade is now established and recognised as a pioneering force in dance music His debut artist album ‘Now and Them’ (released 2003) pulled in influences from punk, hip hop, electro, dub, reggae and rock to create a genre defying album. His remix of Sarah Vaughan’s ‘Fever’ was nominated for a Grammy and his personally requested mix of The Doors ‘Hello, I Love You’ has led to critical acclaim. The next Freeland album will be out at the end of 2006.
Physical World
Freeland Lyrics
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we live in the physical world.
Here's all of us.
We're walking around in this physical world here, right?
But to say that, is a conventional point of view.
That is a convention of our existence
to think in those terms,
to presume in those terms.
and I am me,
you are you,
there's the universe."
We say things like this.
All we need to do is (all we need to do is)
to really consider, to really observe
our condition,
fundamentally.
The opening lines of Freeland’s song “Physical World” introduces the conventional and commonly held notion that we live in a physical world. The singer suggests that this conventional perspective is a mere state of mind, more than an actual reality. It is a way we've made sense of our existence for centuries, where individual differentiation hold more importance. However, he suggests that there is more beyond this conventional perception, and a deeper understanding needs to be observed. He urges the listener to consider the human condition fundamentally.
The song urges the listeners to contemplate beyond the physical reality, to examine how we exist, why we function in society the way we do, and to challenge our belief systems beyond the conventional understanding of reality. The artist argues that human beings bind themselves and limit their existence with narrow, conventional, and arbitrary definitions of what constitutes our reality. Therefore, it is critical to identify who we are genuinely, what part we play in society, and where our contribution lies in the larger picture.
In conclusion, Freeland’s song ‘Physical World’ functions as a call-to-action for listeners to break free from conventional norms and to explore the human condition more deeply. It urges the listener to challenge their understanding of reality and contemplate how our existence can be more meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems naturally enough to say that
It is common to believe that
we live in the physical world.
We exist in the material world.
Here's all of us.
We are all present in this world.
We're walking around in this physical world here, right?
We are physically moving around in this world.
But to say that, is a conventional point of view.
However, this belief is traditional and widely accepted.
That is a convention of our existence
It is a common belief we hold about our lives.
to think in those terms,
To believe we live in a physical world.
to presume in those terms.
To take for granted this way of thinking.
We say things like, 'There is this external world,
We often refer to an external, physical world,
and I am me,
As well as acknowledging our individuality.
you are you,
And recognizing others' individuality.
there's the universe.'
And acknowledging the vastness of the cosmos.
We say things like this.
These are common statements we make.
All we need to do is (all we need to do is)
What we must do is
to really consider, to really observe
To genuinely reflect and examine
our condition,
Our state of being
fundamentally.
At its core.
Contributed by Madelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.