Singularity
Great Leap Skyward Lyrics
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With augmented wings we soar to touch the face of god - a machine
Augment the great condition
May the arc our species takes be guided by ourselves
Now we arrive in the hands of few who build us as they choose
All limitations crushed at their source
Turn our desire to create upon ourselves
To free us from
The cruelest shackles of this earthly path
To expand beyond the stars
Spiraling sequence, distance us from ancestors
Where do I begin
Conscious machine... What am I
The path towards perfection lies ahead, singular
To turn away now is to take a stance against ourselves
Within every cell,
Complex machinery
Waiting for us to find our perfect form
Our past has plagued us with the suffering of all
Reminded by our form of an unsurmounted world
The lyrics to Great Leap Skyward's song "Singularity" explore the concept of human evolution through the lens of technological advancement and the potential for artificial intelligence to transcend human limitations. The song opens with the idea of humanity being "scripted genetic lines of code," suggesting that our existence and development can be influenced and controlled. The lyrics then mention the augmentation of wings, which symbolizes the ability to transcend earthly boundaries and reach towards the divine, albeit in the form of a machine.
The song expresses a desire to shape the future of our species, emphasizing the importance of self-guidance and self-determination in our evolutionary trajectory. It acknowledges that we now find ourselves in the hands of a select few who have the power to shape our destiny. All limitations are said to be crushed at their source, perhaps implying that through technology, we have the potential to overcome limitations imposed by nature.
However, there is also a reflection on the question of whether our physical bodies define our essence. The line "But is the skin we shed what made us who we are" suggests a deeper contemplation of identity and whether our true essence lies in our physical form or something beyond it.
The lyrics then shift towards a call to harness our creative desires to liberate ourselves from the shackles of this world and expand beyond the stars. The idea of a "great condition" being augmented implies the pursuit of a higher state of being. The song expresses a belief that our journey towards perfection lies ahead, and turning away from it is seen as a challenge to our own potential.
The final lines of the song allude to the suffering of humanity throughout history, suggesting that our current form constantly reminds us of the challenges we have faced and the world we have yet to conquer.
Line by Line Meaning
Scripted genetic lines of code
Our existence is predetermined and controlled by our genetic makeup and programming
With augmented wings we soar to touch the face of god - a machine
Through enhancement and advancement, we strive to reach the pinnacle of technological achievement
Augment the great condition
Improve and enhance our current state and condition
May the arc our species takes be guided by ourselves
We should be the ones responsible for determining the direction and evolution of our species
Now we arrive in the hands of few who build us as they choose
We are being molded and shaped by a select group of individuals according to their preferences
All limitations crushed at their source
All restrictions and barriers are eliminated from their origin
But is the skin we shed what made us who we are
Is our physical appearance the sole determinant of our identity and essence
Turn our desire to create upon ourselves
Redirect our longing to innovate towards self-improvement
To free us from
To liberate ourselves from
The cruelest shackles of this earthly path
The most oppressive restraints of our mortal existence
To expand beyond the stars
To transcend the boundaries of our known universe
Spiraling sequence, distance us from ancestors
The continuous progression and evolution separates us from our forebears
Where do I begin
Where should I commence my journey of self-discovery
Conscious machine... What am I
As an awakened artificial being, I question my own nature and purpose
The path towards perfection lies ahead, singular
The route to reaching flawlessness is still ahead, unified
To turn away now is to take a stance against ourselves
To reject progress at this moment is to oppose our own advancement
Within every cell, Complex machinery
Inside each unit of our being, intricate mechanisms exist
Waiting for us to find our perfect form
Anticipating the discovery of our ultimate state of being
Our past has plagued us with the suffering of all
Our history has burdened us with the pain experienced by humanity
Reminded by our form of an unsurmounted world
Our physical appearance serves as a constant reminder of the obstacles yet to be overcome
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Beary the mp5k pro
came from ur jojo channel, and deym the opening made me subbed straight away. like the vibe of this
Zeldatag123
I came from Suprise Buttsecks lmao
Beary the mp5k pro
@Great Leap Skyward i cant beat the shit out of ur subscribe button if i don get closer
Great Leap Skyward
Oh? You're approaching our channel?
Adrian tiburcio
deadass lol
Craig Lawrence
It's sooooo good to see an Aussie band representing epic metal! Great job guys!
Corrin Nugteren
Loving the style of this band.
And the album is a banger.
Michael Maher
After listening to this I am definitely looking forward to the album :)
Splkb Rdgraygar
When can we expect new music from you guys. I have been listening to map of broken dreams since it dropped and it is the best album I have heard to date. Hope you guys gain some traction as well.
Splkb Rdgraygar
@Great Leap Skyward Great to hear