Born March 3rd, 1987; “Iz-o”, also known as A.T.G.(A… Read Full Bio ↴http://iz-o.com
Born March 3rd, 1987; “Iz-o”, also known as A.T.G.(All-Time-Greatest), is known among Connecticut’s Hip-Hop community for his production work with many local artists. In his earliest memories he can recall learning how to play "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" on an electronic children's toy. With influences traversing many music genres, it’s clear to see what contributed to making Iz-o the outstanding liberal artist he is today.
Timeless
Iz-O Lyrics
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You force color into five colors
You're blind and deaf
The world of color is infinite
As is the world of sound
And it is only through stopping fixing conceptions
On the world of color and sound
When you don't name things any longer
You start seeing them
Because say when a person says, "I see a leaf"
Immediately one thinks of a spearhead-shaped thing
Outlined in black and filled in with flat green
No leaf looks like that
No leaves-leaves are not green
That's why Lao-Tzu said
"The five colors make a man blind
The five tones make a man deaf"
In the song "Timeless" by Iz-O, the lyrics tackle the limitations of perception imposed by our fixation on labels and preconceived notions. The opening lines convey the idea that when we attempt to confine the vastness of sound and color into just five categories, we become blind and deaf to the richness and diversity that exists beyond those limited classifications.
The lyrics go on to emphasize that both the world of color and the world of sound are boundless in their possibilities. To truly comprehend and appreciate their true essence, we must let go of our tendency to categorize and define them. When we stop imposing labels and fixed concepts on the world around us, we begin to truly see and hear the intricacies that were previously overlooked.
The song suggests that when we no longer feel the need to name things or fit them into predefined boxes, we become more attuned to their true nature. For example, when someone says, "I see a leaf," our mind instantly conjures an image of a spearhead-shaped object, outlined in black and filled with flat green. However, the lyrics argue that no leaf in reality matches that limited perception. Leaves are not uniform in shape, and their coloration extends far beyond a simple flat green. By freeing ourselves from these fixed perceptions, we open ourselves up to a deeper level of understanding and appreciation for the world around us.
Overall, "Timeless" encourages listeners to break free from the constraints of labeling and fixed conceptions, urging them to embrace the infinite possibilities of color and sound that exist when we let go of our preconceived notions.
Line by Line Meaning
You see if you force sound into five tones
When you limit sound to only five tones, you restrict your ability to truly hear and appreciate the diversity of sounds.
You force color into five colors
When you confine color to only five colors, you limit your perception and fail to acknowledge the vast array of colors that exist.
You're blind and deaf
By imposing rigid categorizations on both sound and color, you prevent yourself from fully experiencing and understanding the richness and complexity of the world around you.
The world of color is infinite
The realm of color knows no bounds. It encompasses an endless variety and spectrum of hues and shades.
As is the world of sound
Similarly, the world of sound is boundless, offering an infinite array of tones, pitches, and melodies.
And it is only through stopping fixing conceptions
To truly appreciate color and sound, one must let go of preconceived notions and fixed ideas about how they should be perceived or categorized.
On the world of color and sound
Rather than imposing labels and conceptions onto color and sound, one should approach them with an open mind and free from predetermined judgments.
That you really begin to hear it and see it
By abandoning rigid frameworks and allowing oneself to be receptive to the unbounded nature of color and sound, one can truly start to perceive them in their full essence.
When you don't name things any longer
When you refrain from labeling and naming objects or phenomena, you open yourself up to a deeper level of observation and understanding.
You start seeing them
Without the constraints of labels, you become capable of perceiving things as they truly are, without the filter of preconceived notions.
Because say when a person says, "I see a leaf"
For example, when someone describes seeing a leaf, their words often evoke a specific mental image influenced by cultural expectations and assumptions.
Immediately one thinks of a spearhead-shaped thing
Almost instinctively, our mind associates the concept of a leaf with a particular shape resembling the tip of a spear.
Outlined in black and filled in with flat green
This mental representation of a leaf often includes a black outline and a uniform, flat green color.
No leaf looks like that
In reality, no actual leaf perfectly matches this stereotypical image that our minds create.
No leaves-leaves are not green
Moreover, leaves do not adhere to a single shade of green. They exist in a multitude of hues, patterns, and textures.
That's why Lao-Tzu said
This is why Lao-Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher, expressed the following thoughts.
"The five colors make a man blind
"The limitation of perceiving the world through only five colors blinds a person to its true vibrancy and diversity.
The five tones make a man deaf"
"Similarly, restricting oneself to just five tones impedes the ability to fully hear and appreciate the richness of sound."
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Sean Barnwell, Shawn Brookbank
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