Vibrations In Air
Josh Pyke Lyrics


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Thinking 'bout the times I know I should have taken photographs
Something to rely on, sharper than a memory.
'Cause chemistry dictates them, they're not coloured by emotion,
They're coloured by the shades of how things used to be.

And nothing breaks the heart much more than looking at old photographs
When you can taste the moment, and worse still, if it's passed
They're gone now to the future, but you still can't deny them,
like a song that's sung.

Regret, is like a filter,
that colours all your endeavours
And once put on becomes a feature of your current works
What i fear,
is that all of these things I hold dear,
never become more than vibrations in air.
Vibrations in Air.

Voices in the air, they echo in my head like radios,
scratchy frequencies and static in between words
They're all on the wind now, but I bet I never told you,
I missed you when you were gone.

Regret, is like a filter,
that colours all of your endeavours,
and once put on becomes a feature of your current works
You gotta change your focus, turn your eye to something else
'Cause once put on becomes a feature of your current works
What i fear




is that all of these things I hold dear
never become more than vibrations in air.

Overall Meaning

In Josh Pyke's song Vibrations in Air, the singer reflects on the memories he has of occasions when he should have taken photographs but did not. The lyrics suggest that photographs provide something to hold onto, which is sharper than a memory, and colored by the shades of how things used to be. The singer is very aware of the pain of loss, especially the regret of not preserving past moments in pictures.


The song goes on to address the idea of regret, which the singer personifies as a filter that colors all of your endeavors. The singer fears that all the things that he cares about, memories and feelings, will become nothing more than vibrations in the air. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer does not want to merely exist as a fleeting memory or experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Thinking 'bout the times I know I should have taken photographs
Reflecting on missed opportunities to capture memories.


Something to rely on, sharper than a memory.
Photos provide a more vivid recollection of past experiences.


'Cause chemistry dictates them, they're not coloured by emotion, They're coloured by the shades of how things used to be.
Photos document happenings objectively, free from personal bias.


And nothing breaks the heart much more than looking at old photographs When you can taste the moment, and worse still, if it's passed They're gone now to the future, but you still can't deny them, like a song that's sung.
Viewing old photos can evoke strong emotions; even if the moment has passed, the memories remain powerful.


Regret, is like a filter, that colours all your endeavours And once put on becomes a feature of your current works What i fear, is that all of these things I hold dear, never become more than vibrations in air. Vibrations in Air.
Regret can taint current actions, and there is a fear that cherished memories will become meaningless in the future.


Voices in the air, they echo in my head like radios, scratchy frequencies and static in between words They're all on the wind now, but I bet I never told you, I missed you when you were gone.
Memories can resurface unexpectedly, making one realize what was missed, even if it's too late to say or do anything about it.


You gotta change your focus, turn your eye to something else 'Cause once put on becomes a feature of your current works What i fear is that all of these things I hold dear never become more than vibrations in air.
To avoid being consumed by regret, it's important to shift focus to other things. However, there is still a concern that cherished memories may lose their significance over time.




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@HannahBeWhitty

Been following Josh from the USA since I was a middle schooler. When I eventually travel to Australia it WILL coincide with a JP tour. He’s an amazing lyricist and musician— his songs continue to grow with me at age 28, and on. The best.

@JasonReadett

Amazing job, Josh! Always loved Vibrations in Air and this acoustic version is stunning!

@julianaandrade5369

I'm from Brazil!! This song touch my soul!

@Mattoulious

love this song. really great version, really fills out the song with the extra vocals and instruments compared to just the acoustic version on its own.

@barretferre9258

Beautiful lyrics. Makes me cry. It’s perfect

@Fuzzbuggy

Such a great song and performance, thanks!

@jazsebastian

Utterly enchanting! Bloody absolutely brilliant, perfect damn!! Wish I have a set up to do quality live stuff like this, sound is so perfect and clear and amazing, 10/10!

@christellejacobs9789

Saw JP play the roundhouse in Camden…,so long ago. Beautiful songs. It brings back a million memories hearing this again. Love it!

@neal2608

I have always love your music. Thank you for this.

@foxstorm1111

Beautiful! Thank you ❤️

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