Rewind
London Elektricity Lyrics
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sit for hours and stare.
Tap your fingers to oblivion.
Bit by bit you fade
turns from color to grey.
Tap, tap, tap into another world
Just because it's there
and in the end they stop calling you.
You don't have to exist
to plug yourself into this.
Tap your fingers to oblivion
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Sons and daughters, the in and the blind
pissant thieves you're all out of mind.
Those at the front and far behind
Bit by bit you will let yourselves
Learn the language, stick to the code.
This will be forever it's an open road.
You're in control for the very first time.
Bit by bit you will totally
unwind
rewind, rewind, rewind (x2)
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Are you proud of your new name?
Do you love the rules of the game?
Do you feel happy or sad inside?
Do you miss the things that you did?
What about the things that you were?
Are you having the time of your life today?
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Sons and daughters the in and the blind
pissant thieves you're all out of mind.
Those at the front and far behind
Bit by bit you will let yourselves
Learn the language, stick to the code.
This will be forever it's an open road.
You're in control for the very first time.
Bit by bit you will totally
unwind
rewind, rewind, rewind (x2)
The lyrics to London Elektricity's song "Rewind (Lotus Eater On A Pale)" speak to the idea of being lost in technology and digital distractions. The first verse describes the act of mindlessly tapping away at a screen, losing touch with reality and those around you. The second verse includes a provocative statement about those who get lost in the digital world being "out of mind," suggesting that there is a cost to this kind of engagement with technology. The chorus repeats the word "rewind" over and over, perhaps as a call to action to disconnect or reconnect with the people and experiences that matter.
The lyrics also touch on themes of control, identity, and nostalgia. The question "are you proud of your new name?" seems to be asking if we are happy with who we have become in this digital age. It also hints at the idea of anonymity and reinvention that is possible online. The final line of the song, "bit by bit you will totally unwind," suggests that this kind of digital engagement will ultimately lead to unraveling, perhaps of our mental health or our relationships.
Overall, these lyrics are a thoughtful commentary on the ways in which technology can both connect and isolate us, and they invite the listener to consider the cost of getting too lost in the digital world.
Line by Line Meaning
Just because it's there
The mere existence of something is enticing enough to consume oneself in it.
sit for hours and stare.
To remain mindlessly occupied in the allure of the attraction.
Tap your fingers to oblivion.
The addiction to the attraction is so strong that even our movement is controlled by it.
Bit by bit you fade
The grip of the attraction gradually starts to take over, dimming everything else around us.
turns from color to grey.
As our obsession with the attraction deepens, everything else loses its vibrancy and fades away to a dull grey.
Tap, tap, tap into another world
We are so engrossed in the attraction that our reality fades away, and we immerse ourselves in a new world.
you lose the people who care
Our addiction to the attraction makes us forget the people who matter, and they eventually give up on us.
and in the end they stop calling you.
As we get consumed in the attraction, our relationships start to suffer, and people stop reaching out to us.
You don't have to exist
The attraction provides us with a sense of purpose and existence, without which we feel like we don't exist at all.
to plug yourself into this.
We get so consumed by the attraction that it becomes the only thing that gives us a sense of fulfillment.
Sons and daughters, the in and the blind
Regardless of who we are, we can all fall prey to this attraction.
pissant thieves you're all out of mind.
This attraction can make us neglectful and careless, turning us into petty thieves of our own time and lives.
Those at the front and far behind
Regardless of where we stand in life, we can all be consumed by this attraction.
Bit by bit you will let yourselves
Slowly but surely, we give in to the addiction, and let it take over our lives.
Learn the language, stick to the code.
The addiction comes with its own language and set of rules, which we abide by and follow religiously.
This will be forever it's an open road.
Once we get consumed by the addiction, it becomes a lifelong journey without an end in sight.
You're in control for the very first time.
We feel like we are in control when we are consumed by the addiction, but in reality, we are being controlled by it.
Bit by bit you will totally
As we continue to give in to the addiction, it takes complete control of us.
unwind
Our lives start to unravel as we succumb to the addiction.
rewind, rewind, rewind (x2)
We wish to go back in time and undo the mistakes we made by getting consumed by the addiction.
Are you proud of your new name?
The addiction gives us a new identity, but it's not necessarily something to be proud of.
Do you love the rules of the game?
The rules of the addiction become the only thing we love, everything else fades away.
Do you feel happy or sad inside?
The addiction can be fulfilling in the moment but leaves us hollow and sad in the end.
Do you miss the things that you did?
Our obsession with the addiction starts to make us forget the things we used to enjoy before it consumed us.
What about the things that you were?
As we let the addiction take over, we forget who we used to be and what we used to stand for.
Are you having the time of your life today?
The addiction can be all-consuming, but in reality, it takes away the joy from our lives.
Contributed by Liam G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.