The band was formed in 2002 by twin brothers Niels and Torsten Kinsella, who took the inspiration for its name from a quote in the movie Nightbreed. God Is an Astronaut's debut album The End of the Beginning was released in (2002) on the Revive Records label which is independently owned by the band. The album was intended to be a farewell to the industry. Two music videos for "The End of the Beginning" and "From Dust to the Beyond" produced by the band received airplay on MTV UK and on other MTV Europe networks.
GIAA consider each of their albums to be a sonic "photograph or snapshot of who we are in that moment of time". In mid 2006 a licensing deal with U.K. label Rocket Girl saw both an EP, called A Moment of Stillness, and their second album "All Is Violent, All Is Bright" being re-released. The single "Fragile" from the album received plays on MTV2 UK's 120-minute show and MTV's show The Comedown.
Their third album, Far from Refuge, was released in April 2007 on Revive Records and as a download via their website. Their fourth, self-titled album God Is an Astronaut was released 7 November 2008 on Revive Records. On 12 February 2010, a single was released on their website titled In The Distance Fading, the second song from their fifth album, called Age of the Fifth Sun, released on 17 May 2010. That year the band became a quartet with keyboardist/guitarist Jamie Dean joining the band.
God Is an Astronaut's sixth full-length album, Origins was released in 2013. They then went on tour performing in places such as China, Russia, Brazil and Europe.
In June 2015, the band's seventh full-length album, named Helios | Erebus, was released.
In 2018, the band released Epitaph, their eight studio album.
God Is an Astronaut performed at the Eurosonic Festival in 2012 when Ireland was the "Spotlight Country". The band's live performances often make use of projected, self-edited footage along with lighting arrangements to form what the band calls a "full audio visual show". Each song is accompanied by its own video.
Torsten Kinsella – vocals, guitars, keyboards (2002–present)
Niels Kinsella – bass, guitars, visuals (2002–present)
Lloyd Hanney – drums (2003–present)
Robert Murphy – keyboards, synthesizer, guitar (touring, 2017–2019)
Gazz Carr – keyboards, synthesizer, guitar (2012–13, 2019–2019)
Jamie Dean – keyboards, synthesiser, guitar (2010–2017, 2020-present)
Reverse World
God Is An Astronaut Lyrics
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Just what it means
The truth holds more than you dreamed
If you can't see
Just what it means
The truth holds more than you dreamed
You're not alone!
You're not alone!
You're not alone!
The lyrics of the song Reverse World by God Is An Astronaut may seem straightforward, but their deeper meaning offers insights into the complexities of human perception and our often limited understanding of reality. The opening lines "If you can't see, just what it means, the truth holds more than you dreamed" suggest that what we perceive with our senses is only a small part of what is true and real. Our limited perception of reality can sometimes prevent us from seeing the whole picture and comprehending the complex nature of life and existence.
The repeated phrase "You're not alone" offers a sense of comfort and reassurance in the face of these complexities. Even though we might struggle to see or understand the deeper truths of the universe, we are not alone in our efforts to come to grips with them. The sense of community and shared experience that the line conveys reminds us that we are all in this together, and that we can draw strength and support from each other as we navigate the mysteries of life.
Overall, Reverse World is a song that encourages listeners to broaden their perceptions, embrace the complexities of the world, and find comfort in the knowledge that we are not alone in our struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
If you can't see
If you're unable to understand
Just what it means
The significance or implication of something
The truth holds more than you dreamed
There's more to the truth than what you can imagine
You're not alone!
You have someone who supports you
You're not alone!
You're not by yourself in this situation
You're not alone!
There are others who share your experience or feelings
You're not alone!
There's a solution to your problem
Contributed by Noah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gustavo Silva
Que instrumental. Quem estiver lendo isso, te desejo um lindo dia.
Gustavo Silva
+Gaabi Reis =)
Gaabi Reis
para você também <3
Gaabi Reis
obrigada <3
Geovane Braga
Gostei muito... se parece com Mogwai! Excelente produçao
Roberto Pisani
bringing the dog outside during quarantine be like
Cody Brown
underrated comment
Linden Shane
Lol its good to know someone still hear this band
Long plaid shorts
Just absolutely perfect.
Maari Lautanen
2021 still listening to them ❤️