Linear Movement never made a tape release, but many tracks appeared on compilation projects troughout the world. The Micrart releases of Linear Movement are limited to a single C30-release MC 8208 'Pulse Music', which contained early material by Peter solo, and a major contribution to the Line Compilation MC 8340.
Peter wanted to experiment with more poppy compositions as where Twilight Ritual and Autumn were more experimental. This direction was already taken when Autumn shifted from pure cosmic electronic music based inspiration towards song based compositions (refer to MC 8204 Not Afraid To Die). However, this mixture of experiments needed guidance and a certain separation. The poppy songs now resided under Linear Movement. For Peter, it was a boiling pot and learning curve towards his later work with A Split Second.
Linear Movement also performed live several times.
Way Out Of Living
Linear Movement Lyrics
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One for a million people
Listen now they′re paired with lies
You'll notice when I go on
Live lies for life conception
They′re burning butterflies in my mind
I got the way out of living
I got the sound in my mind
Got the sound in my spooky mind
Walk in on darkness eyes and
Some little space in my head
I'll make you hold it for a while
I feel like alienated
And comes within my favor
Waiting for a train to good life
I got the way out of living
Got the way out of living easy
I got the sound in my mind
Got the sound in my spooky mind
I had to think for you
The world has feelings too
And if you want my name
I just say "I have gone away"
Anyway
Way out of living
Got the way out of living easy
I got the sound in my mind
Got the sound in my spooky mind
No memories are faded
All things will end up shaded
With spirits marvelous and bright
Remember I had warned you
I warned, I described it to you
You find a slay to distant's life
Way out of living
Got the way out of living easy
I got the sound in my mind
Got the sound in my spooky mind
I had to think for you
The world has feelings too
And if you want my name
I just say "I have gone away"
Anyway
Way out of living
I got the way out of living easy
I got the sound in my mind
Got the sound in my spooky mind
I got the way out of living
Got the way out of living easy
I got the sound in my mind
Got the sound in my spooky mind
Linear Movement's song "Way Out of Living" is a melancholic tune that touches on the theme of alienation, disillusionment, and dissatisfaction with life. The opening lines, "Consider life as easy, One for a million people," seem to be sarcastic in tone, suggesting that life is anything but easy for the singer. He goes on to describe how he's paired with lies, which could be a reference to his natural cynicism toward the world around him. He also talks about "burning butterflies in his mind," a metaphor that could describe how his thoughts torment him.
The chorus, "I got the way out of living, Got the way out of living easy, I got the sound in my mind, Got the sound in my spooky mind," reveals that the singer has found a way to escape the drudgery of life. He possesses a special insight that others lack, a perspective that allows him to see things differently. The image of walking in darkness with eyes open suggests that he's seeing the world in a different light than most people. However, the line, "I feel like alienated," shows that the singer's gift is a double-edged sword. He is disconnected from the rest of the world, which is isolating.
The final line of the song, "I just say 'I have gone away' anyway," suggests that the singer has given up on trying to communicate with others. He feels he's already gone to a different place, somewhere more imaginative, and has decided to stay there. The song is a portrait of a mind that is both insightful and disillusioned, with the "way out of living" being to escape to an inner world of heightened imagination and creativity.
Line by Line Meaning
Consider life as easy
View life with a simplistic perspective
One for a million people
Living situations and opportunities are rare
Listen now they′re paired with lies
Words and experiences in life are sometimes dishonest
You'll notice when I go on
Attention is drawn to my actions
Live lies for life conception
Living with falsehoods from the beginning leads to an untrue life
They′re burning butterflies in my mind
Thoughts and ideas are being destroyed or lost
I got the way out of living
I have found the solution for living
Got the way out of living easy
The solution is simple and straightforward
I got the sound in my mind
I am confident in my decision
Got the sound in my spooky mind
My decision may be unconventional or unsettling
Walk in on darkness eyes and
Entering into an unknown situation
Some little space in my head
Small amount of room left for thought or decision making
I'll make you hold it for a while
I will force you to consider my solution
I feel like alienated
I am disconnected or isolated from others
And comes within my favor
The situation is working out in my favor
Waiting for a train to good life
Waiting for an opportunity to improve my life
No memories are faded
All memories are still present and vivid
All things will end up shaded
Everything will eventually come to an end
With spirits marvelous and bright
In a positive and uplifting way
Remember I had warned you
I provided a prior caution or alert
I warned, I described it to you
My warning included a detailed explanation
You find a slay to distant's life
You must find a way to escape your current unhappy life
I just say 'I have gone away'
I have left behind my former unhappy life
Anyway
Regardless
Writer(s): Lieve Van Steerteghem, Peter Bonne
Contributed by Eva E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
cocabots
This is one of the most brilliant songs from the minimal synth-pop area. These synths are amazing. Perfect vocals, superb sleazy beats, etc etc... This song has it all. Thank you Minimal Wave for re-releasing this gem!
incredible
God, I used to be obsessed with this. Found it in my old music playlist from 2009 and was hit with the biggest wave of nostalgia. Still a fun song.
Dr. Peter Venkman a.k.a Original Ad-Buster
if you love music in general you should definitely love this tune. just brilliant.
jiniinthabottle
This song is fantastic! Makes me think about all the great parties in Malmö. Thank you minimal wave!
Athanasios Spyrou
Minimal Wave tunes back from the 80s Just brilliant song!
Sandro Dellisanti
wow, this sounds like early Italo-Disco ❤
Paul
Really interesting band. A lot of potential for remix too
MITZ
Perfect vocals production!!!
Dudley Baker
This is more 80's than possibly my joy can contain
Knoxville Hermit FREE Movies, Music and More
awesome synth tones