Nothing In Rambling
Helvetia Lyrics
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Off the burning sand
We only just escaped that dreadful spectre
And all that fearful wandering
Had burst our strands
I guess it wouldn't hurt to take
You back to the beginning it's only right
A lingering gang
A circle that whose center was a box
Of some tape things
Reasoned to be free of ties and so it seemed
Spending all those nights just barely dancing
A fire that could consume it'self
And everyone between
What happens when you forget
All those young feelings oh no
It's not right can't make it more clear
We're never going back again
Most of the town better off not
Playing with anyone but yourself
The lyrics to "Nothing in Rambling" by Helvetia touch on themes of escape, nostalgia, and self-isolation. The song starts with the singer waiting on the rocks, away from the burning sand, symbolizing a desire to escape from something dreadful or overwhelming. The "dreadful spectre" and "fearful wandering" represent the burden or weight that the singer and their companions have just managed to escape. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for leaving behind a difficult or toxic situation.
The lyrics suggest that the singer and their companions had been part of a clique, a close-knit group of friends or associates. This clique was centered around a box of tape things, which could represent music or any other shared interest that bound them together. They saw themselves as free from attachments and ties, spending their nights barely dancing and indulging in a fire that consumed itself and everyone between. However, as time passes and they grow older, they realize the importance of not forgetting their youthful feelings and experiences.
The last lines of the song imply a sense of resignation and self-sufficiency. The singer suggests that most of the town is better off not playing with anyone else but themselves, highlighting the idea of self-isolation and the belief that it's safer to rely on oneself rather than getting entangled in the complexities of relationships or partnerships.
Overall, "Nothing in Rambling" conveys a sense of longing for escape, reflection on past experiences, and a bittersweet realization of the need for human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Waited on the rocks for them
Patiently waited for others to join, standing firm and resilient
Off the burning sand
Seeking refuge and relief from a difficult and harsh situation
We only just escaped that dreadful spectre
We narrowly avoided a terrifying threat or danger
And all that fearful wandering
Having experienced a period of aimless and anxious searching
Had burst our strands
Had ruptured our connections or bonds
I guess it wouldn't hurt to take
Perhaps it would be beneficial to retrace our steps
You back to the beginning it's only right
Return you to the starting point, as it is fair and appropriate
Always had been a clique it seems
It appears that we have always belonged to an exclusive group
A lingering gang
A persistent and influential group of individuals
A circle that whose center was a box
A closed community, with its core represented by a specific set of possessions
Of some tape things
Consisting of tangible items, possibly recordings or memories
Reasoned to be free of ties and so it seemed
Believed to be liberated from attachments, or at least that's how it appeared
Spending all those nights just barely dancing
Passing the nights engaged in shallow and superficial activities
A fire that could consume itself
An intense passion or enthusiasm that could eventually self-destruct
And everyone between
And every person involved or affected by it
What happens when you forget
The repercussions of disregarding or disregarding important aspects
All those young feelings oh no
The genuine and innocent emotions of youth that should not be ignored or dismissed
It's not right can't make it more clear
It's unjustifiable, and further explanation cannot clarify it better
We're never going back again
We are determined to never return to the past
Most of the town better off not
The majority of the community would benefit from not engaging
Playing with anyone but yourself
Interacting or involving oneself solely for personal gain or satisfaction
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Carlos Torres
Waited on the rocks for them
Off the burning sand
We only just escaped that dreadful spectre
And all that fearful wandering
Had burst our strands
I guess it wouldn't hurt to take you back to the beginning
It's only right
Always had been a clique it seems
A lingering gang
A circle (?) whose centre was a box
Of some tape things
Reasoned to be free of ties
And so it seemed
Spending all those nights just barely dancing
A fire that could consume itself
And everyone between
What happens when you forget all those young feelings
Oh no
It's not right
Can't make it more clear
We're never going back again
(?)
Better off not
Playing with anyone but yourself
Carlos Torres
Waited on the rocks for them
Off the burning sand
We only just escaped that dreadful spectre
And all that fearful wandering
Had burst our strands
I guess it wouldn't hurt to take you back to the beginning
It's only right
Always had been a clique it seems
A lingering gang
A circle (?) whose centre was a box
Of some tape things
Reasoned to be free of ties
And so it seemed
Spending all those nights just barely dancing
A fire that could consume itself
And everyone between
What happens when you forget all those young feelings
Oh no
It's not right
Can't make it more clear
We're never going back again
(?)
Better off not
Playing with anyone but yourself
han
This song has had me in a choke hold for the past couple of days. Why did they have to make the tune so catchy. I have it stuck in my head on repeat and I can't make it stop. send help
Maria Isabel Inga Castro
Que excelente sonido! <3
Josue Del Barrio
Me agrada que no todos lo conozcan.. de la misma manera, me pone triste porque no todos lo conocen.
Josue Del Barrio
Nicol Belén usted es grandiosa :3
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Comentarios en español :0
DiskoSpider
Great album. I have the cassette.
axsadi
+DiskoSpider cassette?
Hope Roach
+axsadi oh the millenial generation
axsadi
This band is "relatively" new...How is that you have a cassette?