Da5id Din and Matthew Crofoot, two Boston studio owners, decided to become Informatik in 1993 after recognizing common musical tastes.
The duo, who had previously worked separately as Acme Disco Machine and Struktur, began recording and released their debut album Direct Memory Access on Sinless Records. The second volume of the album was released two years later. ~ John Bush
temporary
Informatik Lyrics
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No turning away I hope and I pray for one more day
When all has been said the sum equals nothing
The endless debate of free will and what's fate won't solve a thing
You and me are nothing more than temporary
You are me, there's no wall it's all imaginary
Caught up in the game they cannot escape the cage they've made
Day after day we fight and we squander
The more that we take the further we stray from what we need
We, we are running out of time
What are we all waiting for?
What are we really running from?
In the song "Temporary" by Informatik, the lyrics describe feelings of hopelessness and existential pondering. The first verse questions the value of existence and confronts the inevitability of death. Despite the feeling of helplessness, the singer clings to hopes for another day to live. The second verse expands to a commentary on society and how people get trapped in a never-ending cycle of work and consumption. The line "Day after day we fight and we squander" speaks to the idea that we are never satisfied, and the more we take, the further we are from what we really need.
The chorus of the song is particularly striking. It begins with "You and me are nothing more than temporary," emphasizing our fleeting existence. The reference to a wall that is "all imaginary" speaks to the idea that the illusion of separateness between people is an invention of the mind. Instead, we are all part of a larger whole, and any division or conflict is an illusion. The final verse is a plea for action. The singer asks, "What are we all waiting for?" and "What are we really running from?" suggesting that we must confront our fears and take responsibility for our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Thoughts in my head of the end that awaits me
I'm always thinking about my inevitable death
No turning away I hope and I pray for one more day
I accept that I can't avoid death, but I still want to live another day
When all has been said the sum equals nothing
Ultimately, everything we say and do doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things
The endless debate of free will and what's fate won't solve a thing
Arguing about whether our actions are predetermined or chosen doesn't change anything
You and me are nothing more than temporary
We're not permanent fixtures in this world, just fleeting beings
You are me, there's no wall it's all imaginary
We're all connected and there's no real separation
People I see so lost in the shuffle
I see so many people who are caught up in the chaos of everyday life
Caught up in the game they cannot escape the cage they've made
People are trapped in their own cycles of behavior and can't break free
Day after day we fight and we squander
We waste our lives in pointless battles and pursuits
The more that we take the further we stray from what we need
Our desire for material possessions actually distances us from our true needs
We, we are running out of time
We don't have forever to achieve our goals and dreams
What are we all waiting for?
What's holding us back from taking action?
What are we really running from?
Are we avoiding something, or are we just afraid of taking risks?
Contributed by Jordyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gustavo Padrón-Rivera
sorprendente canción!
Klaus Trophobic
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