The Six Degrees Theory
Jan Blomqvist feat. Kid Simius Lyrics
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Our darkest reflection?
There′re eight billion telephones,
Distorting connection
And I see ten thousand tongues tied,
Slur words broke and poor or we
Are discreetly choking on all of our pride,
You don't know me
You don′t know me
You don't know me...
Will music fade
Out the noise off my mind?
And why does the silence have always to wait
'Till just the right time?
How can we start euthanizing
The constant need for our headlight staring?
Blank gaze behind eyes emphasizing
Can′t even act caring
You don′t know me
You don't know me
You don′t know me...
In "The Six Degrees Theory," Jan Blomqvist and Kid Simius explore the nature of human connection and the consequences of modern technology. The song begins by questioning the reliability of mirrors and the reflections they show us, suggesting that our darkest qualities might not always be visible. It then delves into the impact of modern technology and communication on our relationships, as we attempt to navigate the distortion caused by "eight billion telephones." The lyrics describe the frustration of trying to communicate effectively in a world where "ten thousand tongues" are tied and people are "slur[ing] words broke and poor."
The chorus repeats the line "You don't know me" three times, emphasizing the disconnect between individuals and the difficulty of truly getting to know someone in our current society. The second verse then turns to the power of music as a potential escape from the noise of everyday life, but questions why we must always wait for the right moment to find silence. The final lines of the song suggest a need to "euthanize" our constant need to stare blankly ahead and instead find ways to truly care for one another.
Overall, "The Six Degrees Theory" encourages listeners to question the ways in which technology and communication shape our lives, and to consider how we might bridge the distance between ourselves and those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
What have our mirrors known?
What have we truly seen and understood about ourselves when looking in our mirrors?
Our darkest reflection?
Do we only see the worst versions of ourselves in our own reflection?
There're eight billion telephones,
There are over 8 billion people in the world, and each of us is connected through technology.
Distorting connection
However, this technology can distort our ability to truly connect with one another.
And I see ten thousand tongues tied,
The artist sees many people who are struggling to communicate effectively.
Slur words broke and poor or we
People either struggle to express themselves or resort to using hurtful language.
Are discreetly choking on all of our pride,
Despite our challenges with communication, we still hold onto our egos and refuse to admit when we are wrong.
Smug-slamming the door on me.
As a result, the artist feels shut out and disconnected from others due to their lack of empathy and understanding.
You don't know me
The artist feels as though others do not truly understand them or their struggles.
Will music fade
Perhaps music can provide a remedy to the disconnect and pain felt by the artist.
Out the noise off my mind?
Can music help the singer drown out the noise and chaos of their own thoughts and emotions?
And why does the silence have always to wait
The artist wonders why they must wait for moments of silence to truly hear and understand themselves and others.
'Till just the right time?
Why must we wait for the right circumstances to truly connect with one another?
How can we start euthanizing
The singer desires to put an end to the constant need for superficial and shallow connections.
The constant need for our headlight staring?
The singer feels that too much emphasis is placed on maintaining appearances and projecting a certain image to others.
Blank gaze behind eyes emphasizing
Even when we are face to face, we are often not truly present and cannot understand what someone is really feeling or experiencing.
Can't even act caring
As a result, many of us struggle to truly empathize and care for one another.
You don't know me
The singer repeats this phrase to emphasize their desire to be truly understood and connected with.
You don't know me
The singer repeats this phrase again to further emphasize their feeling of disconnection and isolation from others.
You don't know me...
The artist repeats this phrase one final time to drive home the feelings of loneliness and misunderstanding that they experience.
Writer(s): F. Lehmann, J. Blomqvist, J.a.g. Soler, R. Mathiesen
Contributed by David B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nirmalherath2168
I found Jan's music by accident one day and I've been listening to him ever since!
While driving (long drive or stuck in traffic), working or even while taking a shower! The music is pure magical and his voice is godly!
Gonna definitely come to one of your concerts one day soon!
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