The Sound
M. the Heir Apparent Lyrics
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And a wave goodbye to the quiet life
Now everyday it's the same sound like a chorus in me
A book of hymns with a single page
Singing
No there's no coming back from this one, back from this one
I know that I'm never coming back from this one
Another long last look while the world falls away from me
But I'm not waking up from the dream
I've been baptized in the desert with the blood of my friends
I can hear it calling me
And I know
There's no coming back from this one, back from this one
I know that I'm never coming back from this one, back from this one
No, now I'll never be the same after this one
The person that I was is gone
And I'm never coming back from this one
I can't walk away
Left a big sound moving through my spirit
I looked down through the leaves of my sycamore tree
Like I was watching a myth hit reality
The pieces of a past life lost in the wind
Now I can feel it work it's way into all that I see
A future painted by grief
A past that reads like a fictional history
My sorry echos in between
Could you hear it?
Like I hear that sound
No there's no coming back from this one, back from this one
I know that I'm never coming back from this one, back from this one
No there's no coming back from this one, back from this one
I know that I'm never coming back from this one
I can't walk away
The lyrics of M. the Heir Apparent's song "The Sound" explore themes of loss, transformation, and the inevitability of change. The song begins with the singer metaphorically observing their own life from the back of an ambulance, bidding farewell to the peace and calm they once knew. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, as they confront a harsh new reality.
The chorus expresses a sense of finality and resignation. The singer declares that there is no turning back from this moment, no possibility of returning to the person they once were or the life they once had. They feel bound to the path they are on, unable to "walk away" from the transformation they are experiencing.
The verse continues this theme, emphasizing the profound nature of the change. The reference to being "baptized in the desert with the blood of my friends" suggests a significant event or tragedy that has shaped the singer's identity. They feel a calling, a pull towards an unknown future, while lamenting the loss of their former self.
The bridge adds another layer of reflection and melancholy. The singer looks down from a sycamore tree and contemplates the collision of their past and present, the fragments of a life lost in the wind. They express a deep sense of sorrow and acknowledge the echoes of their pain, questioning if others can hear the sound as they do.
Overall, "The Sound" portrays a journey of transformation and the poignant realization that once certain events occur, there is no going back. It explores the inner emotional landscape of the singer as they navigate this shift in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Another long last look from the back of the ambulance
Observing the past while being taken away, unable to return
And a wave goodbye to the quiet life
Leaving behind a peaceful existence
Now everyday it's the same sound like a chorus in me
The recurring noise within me, like a constant refrain
A book of hymns with a single page
A collection of songs condensed into one experience
Singing
Expressing oneself through music
No there's no coming back from this one, back from this one
No possibility of returning to the previous state
I know that I'm never coming back from this one
Accepting the irreversible change
I can't walk away
Unable to distance oneself from the situation
Another long last look while the world falls away from me
Observing the world fade away as one's attention shifts
But I'm not waking up from the dream
Realizing that the reality is not a mere dream
I've been baptized in the desert with the blood of my friends
Experiencing a profound and painful initiation
I can hear it calling me
Feeling a strong pull towards something significant
And I know
Being certain
No, now I'll never be the same after this one
Permanent transformation
The person that I was is gone
Losing one's former identity
And I'm never coming back from this one
Accepting the impossibility of returning
Left a big sound moving through my spirit
A significant impact resonating in one's soul
I looked down through the leaves of my sycamore tree
Gazing through the branches of a personal symbol
Like I was watching a myth hit reality
Witnessing a legendary tale collide with actuality
The pieces of a past life lost in the wind
The fragments of a previous existence scattered and forgotten
Now I can feel it work its way into all that I see
Experiencing a profound influence on one's perception
A future painted by grief
An upcoming period characterized by sorrow
A past that reads like a fictional history
A previous narrative that seems unreal
My sorry echoes in between
The echoes of regret resonate within
Could you hear it?
Are you able to perceive it?
No there's no coming back from this one, back from this one
Indisputable impossibility of returning
I know that I'm never coming back from this one, back from this one
Unwavering acknowledgment of permanent change
No there's no coming back from this one, back from this one
Inescapable reality of irreversible transformation
I know that I'm never coming back from this one
Resolute acceptance that there is no going back
I can't walk away
Unable to detach from the situation
Lyrics © LAUREN RECORDS PUBLISHING
Written by: Kelley Bader, Elliott Glass, Robi Brown, Evan Dykes, TJ Moneymaker
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Sherlyn Mendoza
Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound I know the sound, of your heart
Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound
I know the sound, of your heart
I can't believe I forgot your name
Oh baby won't you come again?
She said "I've got a problem with your shoes and your tunes
But I might move in" and
"I thought that you were straight, now I'm wondering"
You're so conceited, I Said "I love you"
What does it matter if I lie to you?
I don't regret it but I'm glad that we're through
So don't you tell me that you 'just don't get it' Cause I know you do
It's not about reciprocation it's just all about me
A sycophantic, prophetic, Socratic junkie wannabe
There's so much skin to see
A simple Epicurean Philosophy
And you say I'm such a cliche
I can't see the difference in it either way
And we left things to protect my mental health
But you call me when you're bored and you're playing with yourself
Clarisse Tugade
Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound
I know the sound, of your heart
Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound
I know the sound, of your heart
I can't believe I forgot your name
Oh baby won't you come again?
She said "I've got a problem with your shoes and your tunes
But I might move in" and
"I thought that you were straight, now I'm wondering"
You're so conceited, I
Said "I love you"
What does it matter if I lie to you?
I don't regret it but I'm glad that we're through
So don't you tell me that you 'just don't get it'
'Cause I know you do
Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound
I know the sound, of your heart
Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound
I know the sound, of your heart
It's not about reciprocation it's just all about me
A sycophantic, prophetic, Socratic junkie wannabe
There's so much skin to see
A simple Epicurean Philosophy
And you say I'm such a cliche
I can't see the difference in it either way
And we left things to protect my mental health
But you call me when you're bored and you're playing with yourself
You're so conceited, I
Said "I love you"
What does it matter if I lie to you?
I don't regret it but I'm glad that we're through
So don't you tell me that you 'just don't get it'
'Cause I know you do
Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound
I know the sound, of your heart
Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound
I know the sound, of your heart
Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound
I know the sound, of your heart
Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound
I know the sound, of your heart
Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound
I know the sound, of your heart
Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound
I know the sound, of your heart
Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound
I know the sound, of your heart
Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound
I know the sound, of your heart
Adam Christopher
love this!! so good man
M. the Heir Apparent
Thank you!
Christine
Your voice is so soothing and relaxing but also electric ! Haha I can't describe but I loved it x)
I didn't know the song but that's a great discovering and I'll check the band 😜
Oh and btw.. you dance pretty well 😂😂
Cameron Jarrold
2 years later, you can't tell me you aren't hype for the new album
M. the Heir Apparent
+Ucar Du Garon Thank you! Appreciate the kind words. :)
Antonio Perez
Can you do a guitar tutorial? loved the way you played it :) thanks in advance
Jamie Gould
Please can you tell me what chords you're using?! It's a brilliant cover!
M. the Heir Apparent
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Da Ryl
+M. the Heir Apparent can you do Nana?please? :)
richiegunnz
Yes! This is great—any chance you could share the guitar arrangement?