Sound
JAMES (live) Lyrics
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To perfection
Fall into a spin, shed another skin
Strip away all your protection
Laugh at the wonder of it all
Laugh so loud you break the fall
And you see the gathering clouds
Cry so long you break its cold
And you hear the gathering sounds
Do everything you fear
In this there's power
Fear is not to be afraid of
Laugh at the wonder of it all
Laugh so loud you break your fall
And you hear the gathering sounds
Come, dip on in
Leave your bones, leave your skin
Leave your past, leave your craft
Leave your suffering heart
The lyrics to JAMES (live)'s song Sound convey a message of letting go and embracing the unknown. The opening lines are an invitation to mirror the traits of one's parents, to imitate their flaws, and to perfect them. The following lines use striking imagery of shedding layers, removing all forms of protection, to signify the importance of stripping oneself of all preconceptions and expectations. These lines suggest that embracing change, especially the unpredictable, can be an empowering experience.
The chorus calls for unabashed laughter, the kind that can "break the fall" - a metaphor for a release from the seriousness of life. The gathering clouds and sounds represent the doom and gloom of the world. Nevertheless, the song encourages a paradoxical blend of crying and laughter. The song argues that in embracing what we fear, we can find true strength, for fear itself is not something to be afraid of.
The final lines about leaving one's bones, skin, past, craft, and suffering heart are a final invitation to embrace change fully. By leaving behind everything that defines us, we become reborn in the unknown, with infinite possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Ape your father's sins, your mother's mood swings
To perfection
Imitate the mistakes and emotional instability of your parents with such accuracy that it becomes second nature to you
Fall into a spin, shed another skin
Strip away all your protection
Get lost in your own thoughts and let go of any defense mechanisms you may have, allowing yourself to become vulnerable
Laugh at the wonder of it all
Laugh so loud you break the fall
And you see the gathering clouds
Find joy in life's mysteries and uncertainties, laugh with such vigor that it distracts you from any impending troubles
Cry at the sadness of the world
Cry so long you break its cold
And you hear the gathering sounds
Allow yourself to feel the sorrow and pain of the world, cry until it no longer feels cold and distant, and become attuned to the warning signs of imminent change
Do everything you fear
In this there's power
Fear is not to be afraid of
Face your fears head-on, as doing so gives you control over them and allows you to overcome them; fear is merely a feeling, not something to fear itself
Come, dip on in
Leave your bones, leave your skin
Leave your past, leave your craft
Leave your suffering heart
Embrace change wholeheartedly, leave behind anything that may be holding you back or causing you pain
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@ismailozay2173
2nd James song I've listened that I admitted to love them till I die
Ape your father's sins, your mother's mood swings
To perfection
Fall into a spin, shed another skin
Strip away all your protection
Laugh at the wonder of it all
Laugh so loud you break the fall
And you see the gathering clouds
Cry at the sadness of the world
Cry so long you break its cold
And you hear the gathering sounds
Do everything you fear
In this there's power
Fear is not to be afraid of
Laugh at the wonder of it all
Laugh so loud you break your fall
And you hear the gathering sounds
Come, dip on in
Leave your bones, leave your skin
Leave your past, leave your craft
Leave your suffering heart
@patrickstocks3576
Ape 🦧 your fathers sins
Your mother’s mood swings
To perfection
Fall, into a spin
Shed another skin
Strip away all your protection
Laugh at the wonder of it all
Laugh so loud you break the fall
And you see the gathering clouds ⛅️
Cry at the sadness of the world 🌍
Cry so long you break it’s cold 🥶
And you hear the gathering sounds
Do, everything you fear
In this there’s power
Fear is not to be afraid of
Laugh at the wonder of it all
Laugh so loud you break your fall
And you hear the gathering sounds
Come, dip on in
Leave your bones 🦴 leave your skin
Leave your past, leave your craft
Leave your suffering heart 💜
Come, dip on in
Leave your bones 🦴 leave your skin
Leave your past, leave your craft
Leave your suffering heart ❤️
@manuelgpgarcia9059
Ape, your father's sins
Your mother's mood swings
To perfection
Fall, into a spin
Shed another skin
Strip away all your protection
Laugh at the wonder of it all
Laugh so loud you break the fall
And you see the gathering clouds
Cry at the sadness of the world
Cry so long you break its cold
And you hear the gathering sounds
Do, everything you fear
In this there's power
Fear is not to be afraid of
Laugh at the wonder of it all
Laugh so loud you break your fall
And you hear the gathering sounds
Come, dip on in
Leave your bones, leave your skin
Leave your past, leave your craft
Leave your suffering heart
Come, dip on in
Leave your bones, leave your skin
Leave your past, leave your craft
Leave your suffering heart
@timsinn1
Tim Booth's/James music has been there through the worst and the best moments of my life. After my sister's murder, then 4 years later my father's suicide, and 7 years after that my nephew's drowning,they have always been a support system for me to walk me through. Without James I honestly don't know if I would have made it out alive. "He that saves one life saves the world entirely".
@memyselfandgod5550
Keep strong 💙
@alanmcphillips9668
Am so glad he help I m8.
@alanmcphillips9668
Thanks for replay m8 hop it good.
@3vogaming221
Stay strong friend and sending love and happiness in the future may the love you need always be with you ,
Respect ✊.
@fromyoursource
You can do it mate.
@jonwilkins5402
This is one of the best songs ever!!?? FACT..
@colincorcorcoran5284
This is one of my favourite songs from James it’s so heart felt deep inside they are a phenomenal band easy listening and so laid back that’s the reason these guys are all still touring to this day because the love of their music has pulled in a vast amount of fans over the years from all over the world and still belting out the best tunes only us fans as well as the band themselves enjoy living for the experience they provide now that’s what you call love and dedication so send a love❤to show your appreciation from mr Colin Corcoran high street royal mile Edinburgh 👍🏻🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴👍🏻
@no-knickers-emma1112
Some songs never age. This takes me back when I was a young girl. Always treasure memories. Thanks James
@Twistedhippy
Took my first full E to this song, 25 year's ago tonight. I cry at the beauty it brings even now.