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.
No Glory
Josef K Lyrics
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The spirits of chance gone without trace
But the start of the mystery, a moment ago
The only direction to follow our ways
Judging humiliate that seeps to your eyes
I, you, we make us disguise
We are the first to followed this fool
But they are the last to listen to you
Occasions arise where they're not due
The glory is now how long will it last
The termination is gonna come soon
The glory is now its passing too fast
An idea of time, maybe twice a week
Can never appeal like books of rules
The street's no place to start again
It's always the same I mixed-in bad
No glories now
No glories now
No glories now
No glories now
The lyrics in Josef K's song "No Glory" speak about the fleeting nature of glory and how it often leads to disillusionment. The opening lines ask rhetorically what it feels like to "lie in wait" for success, only to have it elude you due to chance or mystery. The direction one follows in such instances becomes the only way forward, but often that path is marked by judgments and humiliations that seep into one's eyes. This leads to a reluctance to be oneself, causing people to disguise themselves and blindly follow fools. However, when the truth is eventually revealed, those same people who once followed you are the ones who refuse to hear what you have to say.
The chorus of "No Glory" continues the discussion of the fragility of fame, as the glory that one has attained passes too quickly. Occasions arise where there is no glory to be had, and the very idea of time only compounds the disillusionment. The singer notes that twice a week is not enough to build lasting appeal; it's much like books of rules that are often thrown away once they have been used. The final lines speak of the street not being a place to start anew, as it harbors only the same bad experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
What does it feel like to lie in wait
How does it feel to wait in anticipation?
The spirits of chance gone without trace
When opportunities come and go unnoticed
But the start of the mystery, a moment ago
The beginning of an enigma has just begun
The only direction to follow our ways
We must follow our own path in life
Judging humiliate that seeps to your eyes
When we look down on others, it reflects badly upon ourselves
I, you, we make us disguise
We all wear masks to hide our true selves
We are the first to followed this fool
We are quick to follow those who lead us astray
But they are the last to listen to you
Others will listen to us only when they have no other choice
Occasions arise where they're not due
Unexpected events happen when we least expect them
The glory is now how long will it last
We must appreciate our achievements before they fade away
The termination is gonna come soon
All good things must come to an end
The glory is now its passing too fast
Our success fades before we can fully enjoy it
An idea of time, maybe twice a week
We only have a limited amount of time to pursue our dreams
Can never appeal like books of rules
Following strict guidelines may be more effective than relying on vague ideas
The street's no place to start again
We cannot always start over from scratch
It's always the same I mixed-in bad
We keep making the same mistakes without learning from them
No glories now
There is no success to be had at the moment
No glories now
There is no current or immediate opportunity for success
No glories now
We must work hard to create opportunities for ourselves to succeed
No glories now
Success is not guaranteed, but we must keep striving for it
Contributed by Micah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
dmstn
Drums and bass in this song are so bloody rad!
rodrigo anguiano
great song
Ken Evil
Genious