Disconnected
Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers Lyrics


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Dead trees rising up like boneyards
Where elephants rest at the end of their days
A crescent moon over a desert whisper
The slanting sun pulling back on her rays
At the end of the day, at the end of the day

An empty bar and we′re hardly sober
It's overtime in a pre-season game
The stray dogs bark for pecking order
Another round because we′re feeling the same
At the end of the day

Oh, I'm feeling disconnected
I've come unplugged
And sometimes I wanna come back home
And I′m feeling disconnected baby
Won′t you wrap me deep inside your arms to save me
Have I accepted your projection
I've come unplugged
And sometimes I wanna come back home
And I′m feeling disconnected baby
Won't you wrap me deep inside your arms to save me, once again

An old lake under midwestern winter
Shining cold like mother of pearl
And underneath there′s a crowded wreath where
Reside all the secrets to the end of the world
Yeah the end of the world
Yeah the end of the world

And it seems I'm stuck here floating
And it seems I′ve missed my wave
A restless youth have embraced their sorrow
They've packed their bags and they're taking the train
At the end of the day, at the end of the day

Oh, I′m feeling disconnected
I′ve come unplugged
And sometimes I wanna come back home
And I'm feeling disconnected baby
Won′t you wrap me deep inside your arms to save me
Have I accepted your projection
I've come unplugged
And sometimes I wanna come back home
And I′m feeling disconnected baby
Won't you wrap me deep inside your arms to save me, once again

Speeding world, oh will you watch it go
If I had another chance I′d take it slow
And I'm sorry, I didn't care
We all at times find ourselves alone
We′ll soon pass the boundaries of our youth
Past the line where waits a distant truth
And I′m sorry, I didn't care
And I′m sorry, I didn't see you there, we′ll be there soon
And I'll wrap you up until everything starts again
It seems I′ve lost my shadow

Oh, I'm feeling disconnected
I've come unplugged
And sometimes I wanna come back home
And I′m feeling disconnected baby
Won′t you wrap me deep inside your arms to save me
Have I accepted your projection
I've come unplugged
And sometimes I wanna come back home




And I′m feeling disconnected baby
Won't you wrap me deep inside your arms to save me, once again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers's song Disconnected present a range of vivid images and metaphors that speak to the feelings of disorientation and disconnection that can characterize modern life. The first verse paints a picture of desolation, as dead trees rise up like "boneyards" and a crescent moon hangs above a desert. The lyrics suggest a sense of finality and emptiness, as the sun pulls back on its rays and elephants rest at the end of their days.


The chorus delivers the titular refrain, as the singer sings that they are "feeling disconnected" and "unplugged", and that they yearn for the comfort of coming back "home". The second verse continues the thread of dislocation, describing an empty bar where the patrons are barely sober and stray dogs bark for pecking order. The images convey a sense of aimlessness and discomfort, as if the characters are lost in a world that's too big and too unpredictable.


Overall, the lyrics capture a feeling of confusion and longing that's often familiar to those who have experienced the pressures of modern life. The song seems to suggest that, even when we're surrounded by people and noise, we can still feel isolated and alone. The singer's repeated calls for someone to "wrap [them] deep inside [their] arms to save [them]" speaks to the deep human need for connection and belonging.


Line by Line Meaning

Dead trees rising up like boneyards
Describing a place with lifeless trees resembling a graveyard


Where elephants rest at the end of their days
Referencing a place where elephants come to rest after living their entire lives


A crescent moon over a desert whisper
Describing the sight of a crescent moon in the desert, accompanied by a hushed sound


The slanting sun pulling back on her rays
Describing a sunset, with the sun's rays appearing to retract


At the end of the day, at the end of the day
A repeated phrase emphasizing the end of a period or cycle


An empty bar and we're hardly sober
Depicting a situation of being in a bar and not quite sober with no people around


It's overtime in a pre-season game
An analogy describing being in a state of confusion and limbo


The stray dogs bark for pecking order
Portraying the sound of stray dogs barking out of aggression


Another round because we're feeling the same
Partaking in a shared activity due to the feeling of being connected through it


Oh, I'm feeling disconnected
The artist's admission of feeling isolated or disconnected


I've come unplugged
Metaphorically describing a disconnection, as if a cord has been unplugged


And sometimes I wanna come back home
Expressing a desire to return to a place that feels familiar and safe


And I'm feeling disconnected baby
Repeating the singer's sense of isolation from others, using an affectionate term


Won't you wrap me deep inside your arms to save me
A plea for someone to comfort and offer reassurance to the singer


Have I accepted your projection
Wondering if the singer has internalized someone else's opinion of them


An old lake under midwestern winter
Describing an old lake during winter in the Midwest


Shining cold like mother of pearl
Describing the appearance of the lake surface, possibly frozen or icy


And underneath there's a crowded wreath where
Referring to a busy area that lies below the lake's surface


Reside all the secrets to the end of the world
A hyperbolic statement suggesting many secrets lie in the depths of the lake


Yeah the end of the world
An echo of an earlier line, underscoring the importance of what lies beneath the surface


And it seems I'm stuck here floating
Describing a feeling of being stranded or helpless


And it seems I've missed my wave
The artist feels like they have missed an opportunity to succeed or move forward


A restless youth have embraced their sorrow
Depicting a group of young people who are unhappy and dissatisfied with their lives


They've packed their bags and they're taking the train
Illustrating a metaphorical departure or escape from their current circumstances


Speeding world, oh will you watch it go
Observing the world rapidly changing around them, with a sense of awe and helplessness


If I had another chance I'd take it slow
Regretting past decisions and wishing for another opportunity to do things differently


And I'm sorry, I didn't care
Acknowledging a lack of concern for someone or something in the past


We all at times find ourselves alone
Suggesting that everyone experiences loneliness or isolation at some point in their lives


We'll soon pass the boundaries of our youth
Anticipating or fearing the approaching end of youthful vigor, naivete or idealism


Past the line where waits a distant truth
Looking forward to uncovering the truth of the world, but recognizing that it may be far away


And I'm sorry, I didn't see you there, we'll be there soon
Apologizing for failing to notice someone, and then reassuring them that they will eventually reach their goals


And I'll wrap you up until everything starts again
A promise of comfort and support to someone, even as the cycle of life continues


It seems I've lost my shadow
Figuratively describing a feeling of emptiness, perhaps due to self-doubt or insecurity




Writer(s): joe hertler

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Dave Kindschy

Wow...wow...wow...very professionally done, and a tear-jerker, too. Joe has such a soothing soft voice, and the band is great to see live.....

Elizabeth Smith

Does the chorus make anyone else want to cry when they sing along?? It’s very emotional.

Panic

Incredible interpretation of the song. I don't cry about much but this was truly amazing.

Grain Damage

This is insanely good.

Brad A. Kinnan

Such an honor to help shoot this project! Keep up the awesome work boys. :)

Corey Bullard

You did a great job, lots of emotion. anything recent you've worked on I might watch?

Mark Pritchard

People have to help this band rise to the top-- they are making real music in an age where not much real music exists.

Edwin Klippenstein

This video was phenomenal! such a rollercoaster of emotions!

cha sanchez

Que hermosa canción se rifaron 👌

Alex Richmond

This song tugged on my heart strings a bit when I heard it on Spotify but this music video genuinely made me weep.

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