Entropy
Informatik Lyrics
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Can't agree; why do we endure all this suffering?
When we're to blame
Comes to me so easily; life is the discovering
Gone out to sea; I swim alone
No life guard to save my soul
The waves high, the water cold
There's too much fantasy; back to reality
It's such a waste of time just waiting for an answer
There is no escape from our mortality
See what you want to see; entropy's my only master
Now is the day
Everything you can see; time's a singularity
Go all the way
Don't believe what you see; there will be no stopping me
Gone out to sea; I swim alone
No life guard to save my soul
The waves high, the water cold
And where it ends I'll never know
There's too much fantasy; back to reality
It's such a waste of time just waiting for an answer
There is no escape from our mortality
See what you want to see; entropy's my only master
Entropy's my only master
There's too much fantasy; back to reality
It's such a waste of time just waiting for an answer
There is no escape from our mortality
See what you want to see; entropy's my only master
In Informatik's song Entropy, the lyrics reflect on themes of suffering, mortality, and the search for meaning in life. The opening lines, "No, not today / Can't agree; why do we endure all this suffering? / When we're to blame / Comes to me so easily; life is the discovering," suggest a sense of denial and a resistance to facing the harsh realities of life. The singer questions why we tolerate pain and hardship, and acknowledges that we are responsible for much of the suffering we experience.
The chorus, with its repeated imagery of "gone out to sea; I swim alone / No life guard to save my soul," reinforces this sense of isolation and the idea that we are ultimately alone in the face of our mortality. The waves and cold water represent the unknown future and the fear of death. The singer implies that they are facing this fear alone, without any external help or guidance.
The final stanza of the song shifts to a more assertive tone, with the singer declaring "Now is the day / Everything you can see; time's a singularity / Go all the way / Don't believe what you see; there will be no stopping me." This can be interpreted as a call to action, urging the listener to seize the day and make the most of their time. The repetition of the chorus in the final lines, with its emphasis on the importance of accepting entropy as the ultimate reality, reinforces the message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
No, not today
I am not willing to agree or accept things as they are today.
Can't agree; why do we endure all this suffering?
I cannot understand why we tolerate so much pain and agony in our lives.
When we're to blame
We are solely responsible for the problems in our lives.
Comes to me so easily; life is the discovering
It is quite clear to me that life is a journey, an exploration.
Gone out to sea; I swim alone
I am alone in this journey, in unchartered waters.
No life guard to save my soul
There is no one who can help me in this journey as I navigate through the unknown.
The waves high, the water cold
The journey is challenging and unpredictable, with obstacles and hardships to overcome.
And where it ends I'll never know
It is an unknown destination, a mystery that I cannot solve.
There's too much fantasy; back to reality
There is too much delusional thinking and it's time to face the truth.
It's such a waste of time just waiting for an answer
It's pointless to wait for a solution or an explanation to the mysteries of life.
There is no escape from our mortality
We cannot avoid the inevitability of death; it is a part of life.
See what you want to see; entropy's my only master
We choose to see what we want, and the only governing force in the universe is entropy, the natural tendency towards disorder and chaos.
Now is the day
Today is the moment to take action and seize the opportunity.
Everything you can see; time's a singularity
Every moment is interconnected, and time is a continuous stream without beginning or end.
Go all the way
It's time to be bold and pursue your dreams without reservation or hesitation.
Don't believe what you see; there will be no stopping me
Do not be fooled by appearances, as I am determined to succeed and nothing will stand in my way.
Entropy's my only master
The only force I recognize is entropy, the force of chaos that governs the universe.
Contributed by Callie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@achilleselbow
The samples are from the film version of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya".
@stevencook3894
One of my favorite songs of all time, remember hearing this when it first came out.
Would sit in my room and play this on repeat, text me back to getting ready for the industrial golf clubs in the late 90s early 2000s. Great times
@timothy6007
Do you own a set of industrial golf clubs?
@stevencook3894
@@timothy6007 only the finest of quality clubs.
I have the Al Jourgensen signature putter, 'Twitch edition'. 'With Sympathy' was too expensive.
On my bucket list, the long-range 'industrial strength' driver from wax trax Golf, a subsidiary from the same label. ⛳
@ladyjoymiracle
Thanks for posting. Hard to find this song. Def one of my all time favorites!
@DeadLines73
My favorite song by Informatik.
@charliebradley1340
Beautiful work: I love dancing to this song.
@derekstiles5553
A classic.
@Protean213
Classic, one of the songs that got me into the scene. nTropy has been a handle of mine off and on for ages. ;)
@wayniewayne
sounds a bit like poul hardcastle love it