2-1
Imogen Heap Lyrics
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But it fattened up when we didn't fall off
Now we spin laps 'round the sun
All the gods lost 2-1
A host from heaven pointed out to us
From light years away
We're surrounded by a billion galaxies
Things are not always
How they seem
Will you be ready?
Will you be ready?
The inter realm of light
Has got you tip-toed and pinning all your hopes
On the top dog of dreams
You're not alone in this
The poly fill away looks strong in the weakness
Oh, the gaps
Things are not always
Things are not always
How they seem
They don't turn out always
Don't quite turn out always
How we think
Will we be ready?
Will we be ready?
(Whoa, whoa)
I'm dying to know
What's in your head
I'm dying to know
How we all got in this
I'm dying to know
To help make some sense of it all
I'm dying to know
Tell me is it my fault?
And I care about you darling
And I care about you
'Cause I care about you
More than anyone else
Things are not always
Things are not always
How they seem
They don't turn out always
Don't quite turn out always
How we think
Will we be ready?
In "2-1," Imogen Heap uses metaphorical language to convey a deeper meaning about human understanding and the vastness of the universe. The song begins by referencing the ancient belief that the earth was flat. Although this belief was disproven, Heap suggests that our perception of reality can still be limited and prone to errors. She sings, "Things are not always how they seem," highlighting the idea that reality can be deceiving.
Heap then delves into the wonders of the universe, singing about how we "spin laps 'round the sun" and that "We're surrounded by a billion galaxies." These lines suggest a sense of interconnectedness and enormity that surrounds us but goes unnoticed in our everyday lives. Despite this, Heap notes that "All the gods lost 2-1" - a perplexing contradiction that could be interpreted as an assertion that, although the gods may have created the universe, they are unable to comprehend its vastness and complexity.
Heap then touches upon the notion of hope and the role it plays in our lives. The line "The polyfiller away looks strong in the weakness" suggests that although hope can feel frail, it is always present and can be a powerful motivator, especially when we're at our lowest. The song ends with Heap expressing her care for someone, asking them what's on their mind, and questioning whether it's her fault. This conclusion could be interpreted as both cautionary and empathetic, with Heap urging the listener to be prepared for the unexpected and reassuring them that they are not alone in this.
Overall, "2-1" is a thought-provoking and introspective piece that invites listeners to reflect on their perception of reality and the vast universe we inhabit.
Line by Line Meaning
First the earth was flat
In the beginning, people believed the Earth was flat
But it fattened up when we didn't fall off
But as time went on, the Earth was discovered to be round and we didn't fall off its edges
Now we spin laps 'round the sun
Today, the Earth orbits the sun in a circular path
All the gods lost 2-1
With our scientific discoveries, people started to question the existence of gods and their role in the universe
A host from heaven pointed out to us
Scientists use telescopes to study the universe and have found that we are surrounded by billions of galaxies
From light years away
These galaxies are incredibly far away from us, measured in light years
We're surrounded by a billion galaxies
Our universe is vast and humbling, with billions of galaxies beyond our own
The inter realm of light
The scientific study of light and its properties
Has got you tip-toed and pinning all your hopes
Many people are fascinated by science and technology and are hopeful for future discoveries
On the top dog of dreams
They have high hopes and aspirations for the future
You're not alone in this
There are many people who share the same interests and dreams
The poly fill away looks strong in the weakness
In times of vulnerability, science and technology can provide comfort and hope
Oh, the gaps
There are still many unknowns and mysteries in the universe waiting to be discovered
I'm dying to know what's in your head
The singer is curious about what other people think and feel about the universe
I'm dying to know how we all got in this
She is also curious about the origins of the universe and how we got here
I'm dying to know to help make some sense of it all
She hopes that by understanding more about the universe, we can make more sense of our lives
I'm dying to know tell me is it my fault?
She questions whether her own actions have contributed to our current state of the universe
And I care about you darling
The singer cares about other people and their thoughts, feelings, and well-being
And I care about you
She wants to connect with others and share her interests and concerns
'Cause I care about you more than anyone else
She feels a deep connection to other people and their shared experiences of the universe
Things are not always how they seem
This overarching theme of the song suggests that there is more to the universe than meets the eye
Will we be ready?
As we continue to discover more about the universe, we must ask ourselves whether we are ready for the implications of that knowledge
Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IMOGEN JENNIFER JANE HEAP
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diealittle
lyrics
First the earth was flat
But it fattened up when we didn't fall off
Now we spin laps 'round the sun
All the gods lost 2-1
A host from heaven pointed out to us
From light years away
We're surrounded by a billion galaxies
Things are not always
Things are not always
How they seem
Will you be ready?
Will you be ready?
The inter realm of light
Has got you tip-toed and pinning all your hopes
On the top dog of dreams
You're not alone in this
The poly fill away looks strong in the weakness
Oh, the gaps
Things are not always
Things are not always
How they seem
They don't turn out always
Don't quite turn out always
How we think
Will we be ready?
Will we be ready?
(Whoa, whoa)
I'm dying to know
What's in your head
I'm dying to know
How we all got in this
I'm dying to know
To help make some sense of it all
I'm dying to know
Tell me is it my fault?
And I care about you darling
And I care about you
'Cause I care about you
More than anyone else
Things are not always
Things are not always
How they seem
They don't turn out always
Don't quite turn out always
How we think
Will we be ready?
Angel misterioso
Primero la tierra era plana
Pero engordaba cuando no nos caรญamos
Ahora damos vueltas alrededor del sol
Todos los dioses perdieron 2-1
Un anfitriรณn del cielo nos seรฑalรณ
De aรฑos luz de distancia
Estamos rodeados de mil millones de galaxias
Las cosas no siempre son
Las cosas no siempre son
Como parecen
ยฟEstarรกs listo?
ยฟEstarรกs listo?
El inter reino de la luz
Te tiene de puntillas y cubriendo todas tus esperanzas
En la cima del perro de los sueรฑos
No estas solo en esto
El relleno de polietileno se ve fuerte en la debilidad
Oh, las brechas
Las cosas no siempre son
Las cosas no siempre son
Como parecen
No siempre salen
No resultes siempre
Como pensamos
Estaremos listos?
Estaremos listos?
(Whoa Whoa)
Me muero por saber
Quรฉ hay en tu cabeza
Me muero por saber
Cรณmo llegamos todos en esto
Me muero por saber
Para ayudar a que todo tenga sentido
Me muero por saber
Dime es mi culpa?
Y me preocupo por ti cariรฑo
Y me preocupo por ti
Porque me preocupo por ti
Mรกs que nadie
Las cosas no siempre son
Las cosas no siempre son
Como parecen
No siempre salen
No resultes siempre
Como pensamos
Estaremos listos?
Ruggero Dell'Orfanello
Lyrics
First the earth was flat
But it fattened up when we didn't fall off
Now we spin laps 'round the sun
All the gods lost 2-1
A host from heaven pointed out to us
From light years away
We're surrounded by a billion galaxies
Things are not always
Things are not always
How they seem
Will you be ready?
Will you be ready?
The inter realm of light
Has got you tip-toed and pinning all your hopes
On the top dog of dreams
You're not alone in this
The poly fill away looks strong in the weakness
Oh, the gaps
Things are not always
Things are not always
How they seem
They don't turn out always
Don't quite turn out always
How we think
Will we be ready?
Will we be ready?
(Whoa, whoa)
I'm dying to know
What's in your head
I'm dying to know
How we all got in this
I'm dying to know
To help make some sense of it all
I'm dying to know
Tell me is it my fault?
And I care about you darling
And I care about you
'Cause I care about you
More than anyone else
Things are not always
Things are not always
How they seem
They don't turn out always
Don't quite turn out always
How we think
Will we be ready?
Angel misterioso
Primero la tierra era plana
Pero engordaba cuando no nos caรญamos
Ahora damos vueltas alrededor del sol
Todos los dioses perdieron 2-1
Un anfitriรณn del cielo nos seรฑalรณ
De aรฑos luz de distancia
Estamos rodeados de mil millones de galaxias
Las cosas no siempre son
Las cosas no siempre son
Como parecen
ยฟEstarรกs listo?
ยฟEstarรกs listo?
El inter reino de la luz
Te tiene de puntillas y cubriendo todas tus esperanzas
En la cima del perro de los sueรฑos
No estas solo en esto
El relleno de polietileno se ve fuerte en la debilidad
Oh, las brechas
Las cosas no siempre son
Las cosas no siempre son
Como parecen
No siempre salen
No resultes siempre
Como pensamos
Estaremos listos?
Estaremos listos?
(Whoa Whoa)
Me muero por saber
Quรฉ hay en tu cabeza
Me muero por saber
Cรณmo llegamos todos en esto
Me muero por saber
Para ayudar a que todo tenga sentido
Me muero por saber
Dime es mi culpa?
Y me preocupo por ti cariรฑo
Y me preocupo por ti
Porque me preocupo por ti
Mรกs que nadie
Las cosas no siempre son
Las cosas no siempre son
Como parecen
No siempre salen
No resultes siempre
Como pensamos
Estaremos listos?
esma_s_nails
In literally every Hunger Games death order video i've ever seen, this has been playing. Glad I finally found it, it's really good!
Tom
Init! It's always used in hunger games stuff I don't know how they found it.
Mexican cartel
Me to. And maze runner
Neki lik iz Hrvatske
And battle royale death order
Kaiya Andrews
Same
French Peppa
Xd
Br Ma
To Imogen Heap: Your songs just get richer and fuller with meaning as I age. Your words are those of a wise soul. Thank you always.
Radha Coppolaro
When I was travelling on a train in Japan, this was on repeat for so many hours and I'm still not tired of it even when it's been 5 years since then. Such a glorious song she made and such a deep feeling I feel like I'd never get over.
Amanda Greco
I love how she says "I'm dying to know." That's by far my favourite part of this song :) I love all of her music and I can't wait until I'm able to buy it!
Jtcoolcat
sameee