Double Vision Quest
Minus the Bear Lyrics


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Caught in the locked groove of this long season
These hours motions circle, still repeating

[Chorus]
The beat moves on itself
The beat moves on itself
Every day my love
Crazy crazy days are gone
When I come home
And we're finally alone

And I'm caught in your arms safe from a morning
No one walks out on the tightrope today my love

[Chorus]

We awoke at the edge of a summer
New days began to stretch their legs
And the tempo's changing the complacency
The needle finds the groove to free us tonight

We awoke on the edge of this winter
The ice melts off and flows in like a song
The record plays but the needles old
It lets the player take control

Move the speakers how they're told
To make us march for something more




Music is a sedative
And you put out what you put in

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Minus the Bear's "Double Vision Quest" paint a picture of being caught in the repetition of time, trapped in a locked groove. The motions circle around in a monotonous pattern, with each day feeling like the last. The chorus speaks to the inevitability of the beat moving on, with days come and gone, but being caught in your arms, safe from the chaos of the outside world. The song seems to suggest that love is a place of respite from the crazy, and that being together allows for a momentary escape from the constant rotation of time.


The second verse contrasts the edge of summer, with the awakening of new beginnings, with the edge of winter, where everything melts away, and a new song begins to play. The tempo changes, and the complacency of time breaks, releasing a sense of freedom that allows us to march for something more. Music is a sedative, the lyrics suggest, with the power to bring us fully alive, but only if we put in the effort to let it take control.


Line by Line Meaning

Caught in the locked groove of this long season
Feeling stuck and unable to escape the repetitive routine of this prolonged period of time.


These hours motions circle, still repeating
The passage of time seems to be unchanging and monotonous, constantly repeating the same motions and patterns.


The beat moves on itself
The song's rhythm continues on its own, almost as if it has a life of its own.


Every day my love
Each day that passes, my affection for you grows stronger.


Crazy crazy days are gone
The chaotic and unpredictable times are over, replaced by a more stable and predictable situation.


When I come home
Upon returning to my place of residence.


And we're finally alone
The two of us are able to enjoy each other's company without any outside distractions or interruptions.


And I'm caught in your arms safe from a morning
Feeling protected and secure in your embrace, shielded from the challenges of the upcoming day.


No one walks out on the tightrope today my love
No one is taking any risks or being reckless today, my dear.


We awoke at the edge of a summer
We woke up at the beginning of the summer season, with all its possibilities and potential ahead of us.


New days began to stretch their legs
Fresh opportunities emerged and began to take shape, allowing for growth and exploration.


And the tempo's changing the complacency
The pace and energy of the music is disrupting any feelings of contentment or satisfaction, prompting a desire for something new or different.


The needle finds the groove to free us tonight
The song's melody resonates with us and empowers us to let go of our worries and just enjoy the moment.


We awoke on the edge of this winter
We woke up at the end of the fall season, with the onset of winter looming ahead.


The ice melts off and flows in like a song
The cold and frozen landscape starts to thaw and transform, much like the way a song can change our mood or perspective.


The record plays but the needles old
The music continues to play, but the technology used to produce it is outdated and no longer cutting-edge.


It lets the player take control
The imperfections of the recording allow the listener to interpret and connect with the music on a deeper level, as opposed to relying on a flawless and predictable performance.


Move the speakers how they're told
Follow the prescribed methods for setting up and arranging the sound system in order to produce the desired audio experience.


To make us march for something more
To inspire us to strive for something better and more meaningful, through the power of music and shared experience.


Music is a sedative
Music has the ability to calm and soothe, much like a sedative drug.


And you put out what you put in
The quality, energy, and intent that you invest in your art or craft is reflected in the final product, and can influence how it is received by others.




Lyrics © SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: JOHNSON, KNUDSON, MURCHY, PESSIA, ROSE, SNIDER

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