Glass
Kode9 The Space Ape Lyrics
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a tension so visceral we have to take serious measures
listen how the voices speak a merciless din
twisting up the secrets that tomorrow will bring
Through science we find alliance to endure reality
creating blinding lights of fiction as our only clarity
marked by the memories of a future past
It's a dangerous game to flex with forces untamed
like trying to capture matter for political gain
to plan an excape, relate and penetrate
through the abstract secrets lying in wait
Strange as it may seem but secrets never come clean
the levels are complex, the facts more extreme
dream lines multiply to an nfinite point
twisting like a narrative trying no to disappoint
You and me, me and we
feel the same under duress
take a glancce over your shoulder bwoy
you might see what's coming next
the need to share silence is a necessary mask
securing fear of futurity to the absolute last
The song "Glass" by Kode9 & The Space Ape is a reflective piece on the state of society, particularly on the pressure that has been constantly building over time. With a metaphorical talking-glass, the song emphasizes the conflict between the visible and the invisible, what is tangible and real, and what is abstract and imagined. The lyrics refer to the rising tension in society, where secrets and knowledge are twisted to deceive people, and fiction is the only comfort for survival. The memory of the future is also mentioned, highlighting the notion that change is an ongoing process and that the past and the future are interconnected.
The song also emphasises the dangers of flexing with untamed forces, the need for an escape from reality, and the power of communication, as people come together under duress. Secrets are presented as complex and hard to disentangle, and the twists and turns of life are inherent to the human experience. The song describes the need to share silence as a necessary mask that hides the fear of the unknown future.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately there's been a serious rise in the pressure
Recently, there has been an immense increase in the level of stress and tension.
a tension so visceral we have to take serious measures
This tension is so intense that we need to resort to significant actions to deal with it.
listen how the voices speak a merciless din
The noise produced by the various voices is relentless and harsh.
twisting up the secrets that tomorrow will bring
This noise is distorting the secrets of the future, making them hard to decipher.
Through science we find alliance to endure reality
Science provides us with ways to cope with the harshness of reality.
creating blinding lights of fiction as our only clarity
As a result, we resort to fiction to provide us with some much-needed clarity and relief from reality.
marked by the memories of a future past
Our present is influenced by our memories of a future that we had imagined for ourselves.
it's the beginning not the end that we have to reach last
We need to focus on the beginning and not just the end to achieve success.
It's a dangerous game to flex with forces untamed
Trying to exert control over uncontrollable forces is incredibly risky.
like trying to capture matter for political gain
It's like trying to take control of something that is beyond our reach, for selfish purposes.
to plan an escape, relate, and penetrate
To overcome this, we need to plan and strategize, and then work to establish connections to these forces.
through the abstract secrets lying in wait
We need to uncover the hidden and difficult-to-understand secrets that are lurking in the background.
Strange as it may seem but secrets never come clean
Secrets rarely reveal themselves easily and honestly, even if it may seem unlikely.
the levels are complex, the facts more extreme
The deeper we delve into the subject matter, the more complex and extreme the facts become.
dream lines multiply to an infinite point
Our imagination can spawn an infinite number of possible outcomes.
twisting like a narrative trying not to disappoint
The flow of this narrative can twist and turn in unpredictable ways, making it hard to live up to expectations.
You and me, me and we
We are all connected, and we need to work together.
feel the same under duress
We all feel the same distress and pressure in challenging situations.
take a glance over your shoulder bwoy
We should be vigilant and alert to observe any potential threats.
you might see what's coming next
We can use our observation to predict what may happen next.
the need to share silence is a necessary mask
Sometimes, staying quiet is necessary to hide our fears and maintain composure.
securing fear of futurity to the absolute last
This helps us feel more secure about the future, even up until the very end.
Contributed by Logan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lately there's been a serious rise in the pressure
A tension so visceral we have to take serious measures
Listen how the voices speak a merciless din
Twisting up the secrets that tomorrow will bring
Through science we find alliance to endure reality
Creating blinding lights of fiction as our only clarity
Marked by the memories of a future past
It's the begining not the end that we have to reach last
It's a dangerous game to flex with forces untamed
Like trying to capture matter for political gain
To plan an excape, relate and penetrate
Through the abstract secrets lying in wait
Strange as it may seem but secrets never come clean
The levels are complex, the facts more extreme
Dream lines multiply to an nfinite point
Twisting like a narrative trying no to disappoint
You and me, me and we
Feel the same under duress
Take a glancce over your shoulder bwoy
You might see what's coming next
The need to share silence is a necessary mask
Securing fear of futurity to the absolute last "
@johnc.wrigley6147
underrated and amazingly fresh a decade plus later
@timeskapade.korp4
forever fave since 2006 and entirely prescient, thanks
@brimleyhillmassive
I miss you Spaceape❤
@reginaldd.paperstacks194
RIP gone too soon world still needs him!
@MrBazzabas
time flies
@milosjelenkovic4913
Oh that album!
@jamesjharris4921
I always listen to this album in January
@acsone3546
So relaxing
@polofayot
heart melting
@mumblerocks77
yep