Om
Karnivool Lyrics


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What do you think of it?

To do this in two minutes, eternity in an hour.
It's almost impossible, of course, to describe it.
You can only say: It isn't, it isn't, it isn't.
Trying to tell people what it is.
Well of course, I don't know any of our friends
which haven't said this one thing in common.
Well, I never knew anything like that in the whole of my life
And one or two people have said to me, I've said it to myself
That's what death is going to be like, and oh what fun it would be!

How do you mean that?

Well I mean that there are the colours, the beauties,
The designs, the beautiful ways which things appear.
People themselves, dull people, appear fascinating,
Interesting, mysterious, wonderful.
But death's only the beginning.
Suddenly you notice that there aren't these separations.
That we're not on a separate island
Shouting across to somebody else and trying to hear
What they're saying, and misunderstanding.
You know, you use the word yourself.
Empathy.

This thing's flowing underneath,
We're parts of a single constant,
It meets underneath the rock.




And with that goes such delight,
A sober certainty of waiting bliss

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Karnivool's song Om describe the idea that it is impossible to fully describe or define the essence of existence in our universe. The first line, "To do this in two minutes, eternity in an hour," suggests that even a brief attempt at explaining the complexity of the universe could take an immeasurable amount of time. The repetition of "It isn't, it isn't, it isn't" highlights the difficulty in conveying what existence truly is. The songwriter explains that people who have experienced a near-death experience report a profound sense of wonder and delight at the beauty of the universe. The idea of empathy is introduced, suggesting that all life forms are connected on a fundamental level. The final line "a sober certainty of waiting bliss" implies that there is some form of peace or contentment to be found in the understanding of existence.


Line by Line Meaning

To do this in two minutes, eternity in an hour.
It's almost impossible, of course, to describe it.


You can only say: It isn't, it isn't, it isn't.
Trying to tell people what it is.


Well of course, I don't know any of our friends which haven't said this one thing in common.
I've talked about this with our friends before and they all say the same thing.


Well, I never knew anything like that in the whole of my life.
This experience is unlike anything I've ever known.


And one or two people have said to me, I've said it to myself.
I've heard from a couple of people (or even thought to myself) that death could be like this and it would be enjoyable.


That's what death is going to be like, and oh what fun it would be!
People have described death as an enjoyable experience with wonderful things to see and feel.


How do you mean that?
Can you explain that in more detail or give an example?


Well I mean that there are the colours, the beauties, the designs, the beautiful ways which things appear.
Death is an experience full of beauty and wonder, with breathtaking sights and fascinating designs.


People themselves, dull people, appear fascinating, Interesting, mysterious, wonderful.
Even people who are typically seen as uninteresting or dull become captivating and intriguing.


But death's only the beginning.
Death is just the start of something much larger and more significant.


Suddenly you notice that there aren't these separations.
Upon dying, you realize that the boundaries and divisions that existed during life are no longer present.


That we're not on a separate island Shouting across to somebody else and trying to hear What they're saying, and misunderstanding.
We're not isolated and struggling to communicate with others anymore, as we're all connected and able to understand each other.


You know, you use the word yourself. Empathy.
The understanding and compassion that we have for others is emphasized and magnified.


This thing's flowing underneath,
There is a force or energy that is constantly present.


We're parts of a single constant,
We are all part of a larger entity or existence that is permanent.


It meets underneath the rock.
This force is present even in the most solid and immovable objects.


And with that goes such delight,
The presence of this force brings immense joy and satisfaction.


A sober certainty of waiting bliss
There is a calm and unshakable feeling of happiness that is to come.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW GODDARD, IAN KENNY, JONATHAN STOCKMAN, MARK HOSKING, STEPHEN JUDD

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Azellum

Can somehow tell me where I can find more music like this? Please and thank you.

rubendrakkar

Kevin moore and his chroma key music

Azellum

Thanks bro

Byrdseede

Try Soen and Native Construct

8080Ace

TOOL the band.

bw1901

very similar to the music from the opening scene of the social network!

Clinton Marchi

ah, whadda you think of.... to do this in two minutes, eternity in an hour. It's almost impossible of course to describe it. We can only say it isn't it isn't it isn't! Trying to tell people what it is. Well of course, i don't know any of our friends that haven't said, this one thing in common. "Well, i never knew anything like that in the whole of my life". And One or two people have said to me, i've said it to myself. That's what death is going to be like, and ohh what fun it will be! "How do you mean that?" Well i mean that there are the colours, the beauties, the designs, the beautiful way things appear. People themselves, dull people, appear fascinating interesting mysterious wonderful. But death's only the beginning. Suddenly you notice, that there aren't these separations. That we're not on a separate island shouting across to somebody else and trying to hear what they're saying, and misunderstanding. You know, you use the word yourself. Empathy.This thing's flowing underneath, we're parts of a single continent, it meets underneath the water. And with that goes such delight, the sober certainty of waking bliss.

TitusTHEIDIOTICFENOM

When I first saw the tittle I anticipated a Devin Townsend cover...for once the phallus has mislead me mmm phallus...

SlappaDeBassMon

This song always reminds of Minecraft.

jonathanc

Sample is a quote from philosopher Gerald Heard. Youtube link here: v=1pI5XZxpQaI

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