The band are among a number of Australian indie-rock bands formed in the mid-late 90s who are influenced by shoegaze movement of the early 90s, including Gaslight Radio, Sounds Like Sunset and Ides Of Space.
The band began their recording careers with the rare EP "Bewilderment Is A Blessing" (1999). Since then they have released three full length albums. Their first two albums - "Hope Springs" (2000) and "Storms Dresses As Stars" (2002) - were both produced with Tim Whitten at Megaphon Studios in Sydney.
It took the band four years to follow up their second album with the 2006 "No Satellites" LP. After a false start - including a cancelled recording session with producer Wayne Connolly, the group finally entered the studio with Dean Turner. Turner, a member of legendary Australian act, Magic Dirt, has produced for other local acts Riff Random and theredsunband. Tim Whitten - who has worked previously with The Clouds, Underground Lovers and more recently, Gaslight Radio and 78 Saab - mixed the album.
In 2005, their first two albums were re-released as deluxe editions. The "Hope Springs" deluxe edition also features the sought-after debut EP in full.
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It Means Nothing
Gersey Lyrics
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Moments blaze the first, throughout
Come on easy rider, they all want in
I'll be close beside you, in a perfect sting
I could be the cause of everything
You could see the world without
Come on easy rider it's a nowhere fix
It means nothing
I could be undone for anything
You can hush the voice of burning doubt
Come on easy rider it's about to sink
I'll be close beside you after all
It means nothing
The old love songs that hide in the darkened corners
Weaving simple lines
The loaded faith of the lost and the searching
Following the invisible light
All the promises that we made
It means nothing
The song "It Means Nothing" by Gersey is a reflective piece that treads the fine line between pondering one's existence and the meaninglessness of it all. The lyrics appear to have a circular nature, where the first and last stanzas are almost identical, except for slight variations. The song starts with a narrator who believes that their presence could ignite or catalyze everything, but the moments and significance fade away. The second verse talks about being the cause of everything, where the singer asks someone to look beyond the surface level of the world. But, at the end of the day, everything still means nothing to them. The refrain of "it means nothing" reflects the existential crisis and nihilistic thought in the singer's mind.
The song's chorus portrays the desperation for companionship and the singer's search for someone who understands his thoughts. The "easy rider" might mean someone well-traveled, experienced, or emotionally resilient who the singer can lean on. However, the "nowhere fix" indicates the futility of finding someone who can cure their existential dread. The last line "It means nothing" serves as both the chorus and the outro, leaving a lasting impression on the listener. It aims to emphasize the pointlessness of everything, including the promises people make.
Overall, the song's lyrics are a commentary on the human condition, our search for meaning, and the realization that everything is ephemeral in the context of the vast universe.
Line by Line Meaning
I could be the spark for everything
I could be the cause of something significant happening.
Moments blaze the first, throughout
Those moments can set everything off.
Come on easy rider, they all want in
People want to be included in what's happening.
I'll be close beside you, in a perfect sting
I will be there to experience it all with you.
I could be the cause of everything
I could have a major impact.
You could see the world without
You could have a different perspective on life.
Come on easy rider it's a nowhere fix
It's not going to solve anything.
I'll be close beside you after all
I will still be there with you despite the outcome.
It means nothing
It's not important in the grand scheme of things.
I could be undone for anything
I could be the one who ruins everything.
You can hush the voice of burning doubt
You can alleviate your doubts.
Come on easy rider it's about to sink
It's all going to fall apart.
The old love songs that hide in the darkened corners
The memories of old relationships still linger in the background.
Weaving simple lines
Those memories are filled with simple moments.
The loaded faith of the lost and the searching
People still hold on to faith and hope despite feeling lost.
Following the invisible light
They follow something they can't see, but believe is there.
All the promises that we made
The promises we made don't amount to much.
It means nothing
Those promises weren't significant in the grand scheme of things either.
Contributed by Tristan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ivan punx
gran banda , saludos desde italia , soy Ecuatoriano
Angela Leonela C. J
los amo saludos desde Perú
Rebekka Vogelhuber
Ich bin durch Mona Kastens Roman hier .. aber das Lied ist wirklich schön..
Rxsie_rblx alt
The Royals episode 7 brought me here.
THAT GUY
i know the singer in real life