Entwining different feels - Acoustic instrument sounds supported by various virtual instrument sounds, lyrics from the heart, catchy chorus tones, and a touch of pop sensibilities, coming from his little recording kit in his own bedroom to your ears.
Janitra Satriani recently launched his debut EP titled "Horizon" and you can get it for free for a tweet at: www.horizon-ep.blogspot.com / not a fan of twitter? download it for free directly from: http://www.mediafire.com/download/o60cjucy9k9iimg/Horizon_-_EP.zip
FAREWELL
Janitra Satriani Lyrics
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What's there to live for?
When the sun sets and you're nowhere near the shore
Do you, do you think
This city is worth staying for?
When everybody's holding on to the same feeling,
If only i could mute the world, no sound
"Kid, do as you're told or you'll drown"
Alone in his room of squares
Convinced that nobody cares
Drop the gun and lose the fight, come around
Lock the doors and dim the lights, soft sound
We're alone in this room of squares
Your calmness in this love affair
To the world we used to know - farewell
Say goodbye to the things we know so well
We are all bound for losing it all.
Farewell,
Say goodbye to this life that spins like a carousel
We are all bound for losing it all.
Remembrance saved for rainy days.
The lyrics of Janitra Satriani's song Farewell convey a sense of longing and melancholy. The singer is questioning the purpose of living when the sun sets and they are not near the shore. The repetition of "tell me, tell me, tell me" conveys a sense of desperation and a desire for answers. The singer then questions whether the city they are in is worth staying for, as everyone seems to be holding on to the same feeling of being home. This suggests a lack of individuality and a sense of being trapped in one's surroundings.
The lyrics then take a darker turn with the lines "if only I could mute the world, no sound / 'Kid, do as you're told or you'll drown'". This suggests that the singer feels overwhelmed by the world and a sense of impending doom. The imagery of being "alone in his room of squares / convinced that nobody cares" conveys a sense of isolation and hopelessness. However, the chorus offers a glimmer of hope with the lines "drop the gun and lose the fight, come around / lock the doors and dim the lights, soft sound / we're alone in this room of squares / your calmness in this love affair". This suggests that there is still love and intimacy to be found, even in a world that can seem cold and uncaring.
Overall, the lyrics of Farewell convey a sense of disillusionment with the world, but also a sense of hope and the possibility of finding love and intimacy in spite of it all.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me, tell me, tell me
Asking for guidance and direction
What's there to live for?
Questioning the purpose of life
When the sun sets and you're nowhere near the shore
Feeling lost and directionless
Do you, do you think
Asking for someone's opinion
This city is worth staying for?
Questioning the value of the current environment
When everybody's holding on to the same feeling,
Feeling like everyone is stuck in a rut
The feeling of being home
Longing for belonging and familiarity
If only i could mute the world, no sound
Desiring to escape from the noise and distractions of the world
"Kid, do as you're told or you'll drown"
Feeling pressured to conform to societal expectations
Alone in his room of squares
Feeling trapped and confined
Convinced that nobody cares
Feeling unloved and overlooked
Drop the gun and lose the fight, come around
Encouragement to let go and surrender
Lock the doors and dim the lights, soft sound
Creating a peaceful and calming environment
We're alone in this room of squares
Acknowledging the isolation and loneliness of the room
Your calmness in this love affair
Appreciating the stability and tranquility of the relationship
To the world we used to know - farewell
Saying goodbye to the past and moving on
Say goodbye to the things we know so well
Letting go of familiarity and what was once comfortable
We are all bound for losing it all.
Acknowledging the inevitability of loss and change
Farewell,
Final goodbye
Say goodbye to this life that spins like a carousel
Letting go of the fast-paced, unpredictable nature of life
Remembrance saved for rainy days.
Holding onto memories for comfort during difficult times
Contributed by Benjamin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.