Quantum Leap
John Maus Lyrics
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The dead zone is a sign of the times, hey
The bows are sunken, go sound the alarm
Someone says that you're going to die
You pull it all together like a pile of shit
Heart to heart
Mind to mind
Who will travel through time
We are
Mind to mind
We are the ones
Who will travel through time
We are
Dead zone is view to get by, hey
The dead zone is a sign of the times, hey
The bows are sunken, go sound the alarm
Someone says that you're going to die
You pull it all together like a pile of shit
Heart to heart
Mind to mind
We are the ones
Who will travel through time
We are
Mind to mind
We are the ones
Who will travel through time
We are
The lyrics to John Maus's song "Quantum Leap" seems to be a reflection of the current state of the world. The phrase "dead zone" is repeated throughout the song, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the hopeless and apathetic state that many people find themselves in. The dead zone is essentially a space where no growth or progress can be made, and that is what the singer sees in the world around them. The second line seems to reinforce this idea, suggesting that this sense of despair is not unique to the singer, but a reflection of the times in which they are living.
The rest of the song takes on a more optimistic tone, with the chorus repeating the idea that "we are the ones who will travel through time". This phrase can be interpreted in a number of ways, but it seems to suggest that the singer believes that they and their generation have the power to change things, to make things better. The repeated use of "mind to mind" suggests a sense of solidarity and unity among people who share this same goal. Even though times may seem hopeless, the singer is determined to pull themselves together and make a difference.
Overall, "Quantum Leap" is a song that speaks to the tension between despair and hope, and the power that individuals have to effect change in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Dead zone is view to get by, hey
The current situation is difficult to navigate, hey
The dead zone is a sign of the times, hey
The difficult situation is indicative of the issues present in society, hey
The bows are sunken, go sound the alarm
Things are not going well, take action and alert others
Someone says that you're going to die
Others are predicting your failure
You pull it all together like a pile of shit
You manage to make something functional despite the difficult circumstances
Heart to heart
Connecting with others on a deep emotional level
Mind to mind
Communicating thoughts and ideas without speaking
We are the ones
We have the power to make a change
Who will travel through time
We will shape our future through our actions in the present
We are
We exist and have agency
Mind to mind
Communicating thoughts and ideas without speaking
We are the ones
We have the power to make a change
Who will travel through time
We will shape our future through our actions in the present
We are
We exist and have agency
Writer(s): John Patrick Maus, Walter Maria Herman Verdin
Contributed by Hannah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.