Their name is taken from the protagonist of Franz Kafka's novel, "The Trial".
Josef K. is also a pop-rock band from Podgorica, Montenegro debuted in 1988.
Josef K. is also Prague-based rapper debuting with album Linka B in 2020.
Heart of Song
Josef K Lyrics
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The records were letters, the wrong place to start
So devoid of expression I can tell at a glance
Stripped at face value we can glide into trance
On the freeway so dark in the heat of this night
We can tune in on them if the frequency's right
These words are so dull, yeah,
Though it's easy to hear the message through song
Something will give if they carry on
I'm stripped of self-virtue, that can't be too smart
Should've stayed locked away, the cure can't be far
The cure can't be far, should've stayed locked away
Smash up the radio, that's enough for one day
These words are so dull, yeah, the records were letters
There's so many pathways that lead to the heart
The song "Heart of Song" by Josef K talks about the different paths that can lead to the heart, beyond just music or song. The singer realizes that music and records may not be the best place to start when it comes to expression and connecting with others. The singer posits that these pathways to the heart can be found through deeper and more meaningful ways of connecting, such as through human interaction and understanding.
The lyrics also suggest that sometimes, it may be better to not try to express oneself through music or song at all. The singer acknowledges that they may be stripped of self-virtue, and instead suggests that they should have stayed locked away. The phrase "smash up the radio" indicates a need to distance oneself from the trappings of commercialized music and reconnect with the core of what it means to truly connect with others.
Overall, "Heart of Song" is a song about the desire to connect with others on a deeper level, beyond just the superficial ways in which we often try to express ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
There's so many pathways that lead to the heart
There are many ways to reach someone's emotions
The records were letters, the wrong place to start
Trying to connect through recorded messages is not effective
So devoid of expression I can tell at a glance
It is easy to see when someone's emotions are hidden or fake
Stripped at face value we can glide into trance
People can be easily influenced by surface-level impressions
On the freeway so dark in the heat of this night
Traveling in a dark and intense environment
We can tune in on them if the frequency's right
We can connect with others if we understand them at a deeper level
Though it's easy to hear the message through song
Songs can convey emotions in a way that is understandable to many
Something will give if they carry on
There will be consequences if someone persists in their behavior
I'm stripped of self-virtue, that can't be too smart
Losing one's sense of morals or values is not a wise choice
Should've stayed locked away, the cure can't be far
Staying isolated might be the best way to heal or recover
Smash up the radio, that's enough for one day
Rejecting the messages being broadcasted can be necessary to protect one's emotions
Contributed by Allison G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
White Widow
" There's so many pathways that lead to the heart ". The older I get the more I realise this is statement of fact.
This band is incredible.
Ken Evil
Where's the love button?
Daniela Sousa
is the repeat button