HNRY FLWR is an icon, a band, a brand-- gold clad, star-eyed and philosophi… Read Full Bio ↴HNRY FLWR is an icon, a band, a brand-- gold clad, star-eyed and philosophically sincere. But the occult chill-wave persona comes from humble and earnest beginnings. Born into a cult in Iowa, HNRY FLWR grew up meditating and moving around the world with a psychic mother who claims to remember being born. And there is something strangely meditative about the lyrical dream pop they create as a band in Brooklyn, NY. With 40+ North American shows in 2017 alone, and an inreasing local buzz in New York City, it's no surprise they were added to Deli Magazine's Best Emergun NYC Psych list.

The world is an increasingly complex place and HNRY FLWR has had a stand out year despite the project's own complex nature. Their "brilliant" (GoldFlakePaint) debut EP, FLOWERAMA, was released in the summer of 2017 on Paper Garden Records and quickly began going viral on Spotify with over 500,000 streams. The "molodic, danceable, and devastating" (Alt Citizen) EP was profced by David Groener Jr, (who has worked with The National, Glen Hansard, and more). The HNRY FLWR band has evolved and transformed with members of Foxygen, A Place to Bury Strangers and The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger all playing with HNRY FLWR both in the studio and live. In 2018 the band set double the amount of live shows they'll play and record in their newest songs with a few well known producers.

As Above So Below
Hnry Flwr Lyrics

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Some kids are up for whatever but i like making plans
There's this sense that there's meaning in the things we don't understand
While we fill up our white search bars with yearning
What goes into the web comes to who's concerned with learning

Faith in religion is dying as fast as it's growing to die in it's name
We look to gods to save us from up on their big stage
While isis throws our favorite tapes in the flame

But what goes up in the night must come down in the day

As above so Below
It's the same feeling we all grew up with the means all need an end
It's a choice for us all to divide enemies from friends

Well I'm not playing anymore
There's no more line there's no more score

Overall Meaning

The song "As Above so Below" by Hnry Flwr is a deep reflection on how human beings search for meaning in life. The first verse draws a clear distinction between people who approach life with a carefree attitude and those who love to plan things out. The songwriter admits to being the latter, implying that he values order and purpose in life. However, he notes that there is a sense of awe in things we don't understand, which suggests that there is meaning in every aspect of life, even the mysterious ones. The reference to "white search bars" may symbolize the Google search engine or any other platform that humans use to find answers to their questions.

The second verse deals with religion and how faith in God is slowly dwindling. People are no longer finding solace in religious institutions and are looking for other sources of hope. The songwriter evokes the image of gods on a stage, suggesting that people have placed too much faith in religious leaders who can't deliver what they promise. The mention of ISIS burning tapes is a clear reference to how extremist groups are destroying cultural artifacts, which are a symbolic representation of human history. The lyrics "what goes up in the night must come down in the day" seem to suggest that no matter how bad things get, there is always hope for a better tomorrow.

The chorus "As above so Below" is an ancient hermetic principle that suggests that the macrocosm reflects the microcosm, and vice versa. In other words, everything in the universe is interconnected and reflects the same patterns, whether on a large or small scale. The songwriter seems to suggest that life is all about balance, and for every high, there must be a low.

Line by Line Meaning

Some kids are up for whatever but i like making plans
While some people may prefer to live spontaneously, I prefer to have a sense of direction and purpose in my life.

There's this sense that there's meaning in the things we don't understand
Despite not fully comprehending many aspects of life, it feels as though they hold significance and value.

While we fill up our white search bars with yearning
We search endlessly for answers and meaning through the internet and technology.

What goes into the web comes to who's concerned with learning
Those who actively seek knowledge and understanding are the ones who will benefit from the information available online.

Faith in religion is dying as fast as it's growing to die in it's name
Religious beliefs are rapidly losing popularity and relevance as people become disillusioned with organized religion and its many faults and injustices.

We look to gods to save us from up on their big stage
Many people believe that a higher power or divine entity holds the key to their salvation and redemption.

While isis throws our favorite tapes in the flame
In times of conflict and turmoil, cultural artifacts and symbols become casualties of war and destruction.

But what goes up in the night must come down in the day
Everything has its own cycle and balance, with highs and lows that are interconnected and inevitable.

As above so Below
Everything in the universe is interconnected and part of a larger whole, with the same patterns and cycles recurring at every level of existence.

It's the same feeling we all grew up with the means all need an end
As children, we all had a sense of innocence and wonder that eventually gives way to the harsh realities of life and mortality.

It's a choice for us all to divide enemies from friends
We have the power to distinguish between those who support us and those who seek to harm us, and to choose our allegiances accordingly.

Well I'm not playing anymore
I have had enough of the games and illusions that society and others impose on me.

There's no more line there's no more score
I am rejecting the societal constructs that dictate what is considered success and failure, and choosing to define my own path and purpose.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: david van witt

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