He also has released tracks under the names Memory Cassette and Weird Tapes.
Trance Sisters
Memory Tapes Lyrics
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There's a feeling like a dream won't survive
I can't tell if you're awake, do you hear me call?
Now it's real, what you brought it up for
We've been trying to belong just to make it home
But you get a little lost, and you're left alone
Now you're caught up in a trance, don't call it fate
Little sister shake your hands and close your eyes
There's a feeling like a dream won't survive
I can't tell if you're awake, do you hear me call?
Now it's real, what you brought it up for
We've been trying to belong just to make it home
But you get a little lost, and you're left alone
Now you're caught up in a trance, don't call it fate
I'm afraid we're never leaving this place
In "Trance Sisters," Memory Tapes sings about the feeling of being lost and alone. The lyrics, "Little sister shake your hands and close your eyes," suggest that the person being addressed is younger and perhaps needing guidance or comfort. The phrase "feeling like a dream won't survive" could mean that the situation the singer is describing feels like it won't last or that it almost seems unreal.
The line "I can't tell if you're awake, do you hear me call?" suggests a level of disconnection between the singer and the person they are trying to reach. The line "Now it's real, what you brought it up for" could mean that the person has finally realized the reality of their situation and is questioning why they decided to address it in the first place.
The chorus "We've been trying to belong just to make it home," seems to speak to a desire for a sense of connection or community. However, the line "But you get a little lost, and you're left alone," suggests that this desire has been difficult to achieve. The phrase "Now you're caught up in a trance, don't call it fate," could mean that the person is lost in their thoughts and feels like they don't have control over their situation.
In the end, the singer seems to accept the situation they find themselves in, stating "I'm afraid we're never leaving this place." The song seems to have a melancholic tone, highlighting the difficulty people can have in finding their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Little sister shake your hands and close your eyes
Your younger sibling, mentally and physically prepare yourself to enter a trance-like state.
There's a feeling like a dream won't survive
You can sense that something intangible like a dream may be lost forever.
I can't tell if you're awake, do you hear me call?
It's unclear whether or not you're conscious and aware enough to hear my summons.
Now it's real, what you brought it up for
The situation has become tangible and real now that it's acknowledged.
We've been trying to belong just to make it home
We've been striving to fit in and find our place in the world, only so we can feel a sense of belonging.
But you get a little lost, and you're left alone
Sometimes you lose your way and end up alone and abandoned.
Now you're caught up in a trance, don't call it fate
Presently, you're entranced, but that doesn't mean it's your destiny or preordained.
I'm afraid we're never leaving this place
I fear that we'll be confined to this setting or mindset indefinitely.
Contributed by Camilla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@launderground
we love memory tapes.
@kiitzer
This reminds me of the pendulum song, propane nightmares' music video.
@minordz
Amazing video and song... Definetly a George Lucas kinda shiat!
@scrunchyhoward8400
[kneejerk reaction]: I don't see any silly aliens with octopus hair whapping at robots with glo-sticks..
[three seconds later]: Oh! You had THX 1138 in mind, I see.
@howlnaked
4th comment... sweet... and oh yea when are these guys coming to prague?
@almondxjoy
A lot of class is contained within these 3 minutes and 57 seconds. 1 Thumb Up because YT doesn't believe in 2.
@JoshKillcrop
Oh shit, En Ecsh is after you! Bitch run!
@LLLeeeeeeeee
Vince Clark? What are you doing here XD Such a bizarre video!
@Grigorim
Bekkah I need you now
@MrSkinyfatboy
what happened to talamak guy ?!