Formed in Dublin in the late 1990's, mrnorth have had quite an odyssey leading up to the release of their debut record Lifesize. The four-piece, made up of two brothers, a first cousin and a next door neighbor, started playing together when they were young teens. After making some noise on the Dublin scene, the boys left Ireland for Vicenza, Italy. The trip was supposed to last for 3 months, just long enough for a producer to put down some tracks for a record. Instead, the band became local favorites and toured all of Italy for the next two years. Then, the band met up with an American manager who brought them to New York City. With constant performances, mrnorth built up a great fan base in New York and eventually all over the Northeast. Next, the band caught the eye of several record executives. mrnorth scored a record deal and went into the studio with Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads, Live, No Doubt). The result was Lifesize, 12 moving tunes of epic proportions. Lifesize allows the listener to feel an enormous lift with each song from start to finish, just as it is delivered by mrnorth in the live performance. The record exhibits an incredible unity and tightness among its four members. Smith delivers the songs with one of the most powerful and original voices in music today and is often compared to Jeff Buckley, Thom Yorke and Freddie Mercury. Audiences are constantly blown away by the charismatic singer's vocals combined with his energetic performances. mrnorth broke out of the Northeast in 2003 with tours in the Southeast, Midwest, West Coast and Hawaii including support shows with Liz Phair, Puddle of Mudd, Sheryl Crow, Evanescence, Bruce Willis and 'Lollapalooza 2003. 2004 saw them taking part in Lollapalooza, Nashville Rivers, Camp Jeep and Music Fest as well as supporting The Who, Van Halen, Live and Brian Adams. The band have spent the last few months writing and recording the follow up to Lifesize.
If It Happened To You
Mr. North Lyrics
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It's easy enough if you follow my words
Counting one by one in a reflection
Follow, follow me
To a place unknown
Mysterious to the eyes and not from this realm
A sacred place that should be respected for all its collected
Counting one by one going up to three
Follow me back home
Home
Follow me to the ends of the world
Finding old spirits of our past selves
Reincarnation
Reincarnation
Reincarnation
I'm reincarnated
Home
Home
Home
Home
Don't overcomplicate it
It's easy enough if you follow my words
Counting one by one in a reflection
Follow, follow me
The lyrics of Mr. North's song "If It Happened To You" convey a sense of simplicity and guidance. The opening lines, "Don't overcomplicate it, it's easy enough if you follow my words," suggest that the singer is offering a straightforward solution or advice. The repetition of "follow, follow me" further emphasizes the idea of following instructions or guidance.
The mention of counting "one by one in a reflection" implies a process of self-reflection and introspection. It suggests that by taking the time to reflect on oneself and go through a step-by-step analysis, one can reach a deeper understanding or a new perspective. This process might lead the listener to a "place unknown, mysterious to the eyes and not from this realm." It hints at the possibility of a spiritual journey or a metaphysical experience where one discovers a sacred place that demands respect and reverence.
The lines "Follow me to the ends of the world, finding old spirits of our past selves, reincarnation" introduce the theme of reincarnation. It implies a belief in the cyclical nature of life and the possibility of connecting with past lives and experiences. The repetition of "reincarnation" further emphasizes this concept, suggesting that the singer feels a strong connection to their previous existence or a deep understanding of the nature of existence itself.
Overall, the lyrics of "If It Happened To You" encourage the listener to embrace simplicity, follow guidance, engage in introspection, and explore the mysteries of life and existence without overcomplicating things.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't overcomplicate it
Don't make it more complex than it needs to be
It's easy enough if you follow my words
It's simple to understand if you listen to what I say
Counting one by one in a reflection
Observing and analyzing each detail individually in a mirror-like reflection
Follow, follow me
Come along with me, be my follower
To a place unknown
To an unfamiliar destination
Mysterious to the eyes and not from this realm
Enigmatic, beyond our understanding, and not of this world
A sacred place that should be respected for all its collected
A revered location that deserves reverence for its accumulated significance
Counting one by one going up to three
Progressing individually and sequentially up to three
Follow me back home
Accompany me to my place of origin
Home
The place where I belong, my true residence
Follow me to the ends of the world
Join me on a journey to the farthest reaches of the world
Finding old spirits of our past selves
Discovering the souls of our previous incarnations
Reincarnation
The belief in the rebirth of a soul in a new body
I'm reincarnated
I have been reborn into a new existence
Home
The place where I belong, my true residence
Don't overcomplicate it
Don't make it more complex than it needs to be
It's easy enough if you follow my words
It's simple to understand if you listen to what I say
Counting one by one in a reflection
Observing and analyzing each detail individually in a mirror-like reflection
Follow, follow me
Come along with me, be my follower
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Written by: Justin Voll
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Your Van Halen story brought me here
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Ditto ๐
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Yes!
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Yep๐คฃ me too
@ToolFan68
Me too
@JimPetty
Me too and then on to ITUNES!
@reallythough4591
I saw this band at a bar in New York City right after the trade center bombings, as my buddy and I were moving to Los angeles. Amazing
@Watch.HighTower
Whos Here from the Timeless watch Channel?
@RoaroftheTiger
.... "guilty as charged, Your Lordship." ;-)
@davidb5720
The Timeless watch channel spreads out and brings me here! What a voice the lead singer has by the way! What a great sound, way better than so much other stuff out there. ๐๐๐