Space
JAMES (live) Lyrics
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None exist save space and dust
None exist, just lights in time
Space divides the borderline
The borderline
Space between and space inside
My four walls my shape defines
You've gotta get over yourself
You've got to get out of the frame
Gotta learn to see yourself a total stranger
You've got to get out of the frame
Give yourself a brand name
Gotta learn to see yourself a total stranger
It's a shock to my system
To wind up back where I have come from
It's a crime in my child's eyes
To find out life is in my mind
You've gotta get over yourself
You've got to get out of the frame
Gotta learn to see yourself a total stranger
You've got to get out of the frame
Give yourself a brand name
Gotta learn to see yourself a total stranger
It's a shock to my system
To wind up back where I have come from
It's a crime to my child's eyes
To find out life's disguise
Oh no
All gone
All gone
Nothing to hold me down
No
All gone
I'm gone
Nothing to hold me down
No
All gone
I'm gone
Nothing to hold me down
No
I'm gone
I'm gone
Nothing to hold me down
Calling, calling
Calling you to see through me
Calling, calling
Calling you to see through me
Calling
Calling
The lyrics of James' song "Space" are a reflection on the nature of existence and the self. The central idea revolves around the concept of space, which is the divider between the human experience of reality and the truth that lies beyond. The first verse is a poetic representation of the idea that the only things that truly exist in this universe are space and dust - all else is just an illusion created by our limited perception of reality. The second verse speaks to the idea that our personal experience of space is defined by the physical walls that surround us and the form that our bodies adopt within that space. However, the chorus suggests that this form is not fixed and that we are capable of breaking it in order to see ourselves differently. We must overcome our ego and see ourselves as strangers in order to truly understand the nature of our existence.
The lyrics of the song are simple yet deep and require a degree of interpretation from the listener. The words set the tone for a reflective and meditative piece that encourages introspection and self-discovery. The music is equally evocative, with a dreamy and spacious quality that reinforces the central theme of the song. The call and response style of the chorus adds an intimate yet universal dimension to the lyrics, suggesting that we are all connected by the same desire to break free of our physical and psychological boundaries.
Line by Line Meaning
Break my shape - in light I trust
I am willing to break free from my predetermined form and trust in the unknown, represented by light.
None exist save space and dust
The only things that truly exist are space and the remnants of matter, represented by dust.
None exist, just lights in time
Everything is transient, represented only by fleeting lights in time.
Space divides the borderline
Space creates separation between what is known and unknown, represented by the borderline.
The borderline
The edge between known and unknown
Space between and space inside
Space not only separates objects, but also defines their internal structures.
My four walls my shape defines
My physical structure, represented by the four walls around me, defines who I am in the present moment.
You've gotta get over yourself
It is necessary to transcend ego and identify with the greater universe, represented by getting over oneself.
You've got to get out of the frame
One must escape the limitations of their current perspective, represented by the frame.
Gotta learn to see yourself a total stranger
In order to gain new perspectives, one must see themselves as a stranger to themselves.
Give yourself a brand name
Create a new identity or association with a name, shedding old restrictions.
It's a shock to my system
Returning to where I started puts me into a state of discomfort and disorientation.
To wind up back where I have come from
Returning to my point of origin or initial mindset.
It's a crime in my child's eyes
Innocent and undeveloped perspectives view the realization that life is a product of one's own mind as a betrayal or injustice.
To find out life is in my mind
The realization that life is just a product of one's own perception and thoughts.
All gone
Everything has disappeared or been stripped away from me.
Nothing to hold me down
With nothing left to tie me to the physical world, I am free to explore new possibilities.
I'm gone
I have left behind my old self and moved on into new areas of existence.
Calling, calling
A desperate plea for connection or understanding.
Calling you to see through me
Invoking others to understand me on a deeper level, to see who I truly am.
Calling
A repeated and persistent desire for connection.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES KERR, CHARLES BURCHILL, KEVIN HUNTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Koshirozation
the biggest, most wonderful band that i have heard so far! and this whole album, this opener...junkie, english beefcake, senorita, getting away with it all messed up, gaudi, fine...and the cover of this album...forever in my ears, brain, heart...
and i always heard "its a shock to my sister" hahaa
@katerinavojirova1195
<3 !!!!!!!!.........
@katiestait8138
💕 💕 💕
@AlexandrosKotsis
This was my exam encourangmenet song back in 2000-2001 when i was studying in Manchester. It is again now that i am stuying again. Thank you James!
@katiestait8138
I used to ▶ this album and particularly, this song, over and over on the train with my 🎧 and discman in high school lol! It was the amazing band I kept to myself and wouldn't share with anyone, nostalgia 💕
@darboboyle693
Its amazing how may people dont know them
@edcool77
The most fantastic album of the band, if very personal, a soundtrack for oneself, it was for me, and now it came back because I needed it emotionally
@michaeldoherty1287
Life changer.
❤
@crisxtian6106
James y su sonido espacial. Adoro esta banda.
@monsterfoxgirlz1941
I love James, especially one of my most favorite songs, say something. 💞