The work of Ninja Sex Party typically consists of synthpop or rock-oriented humorous songs, frequently on the topics of sex, seduction, love, or fantasy, with Avidan and Wecht portraying the characters of Danny Sexbang, an idiotic, exuberant, and strangely-dressed hypersexual Jew, and Ninja Brian, an uncommunicative, homicidal ninja; however, their 2016 cover album, Under the Covers, saw them take on serious music for the first time. To date, NSP has released six original studio albums and two cover albums, in addition to three albums as a part of Starbomb, while also releasing original, non-musical material on their YouTube channel. NSP has also released a remix album, Level Up.
Wish You Were Here
Ninja Sex Party Lyrics
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Heaven from hell
Blue skies from pain
Can you tell a green field
From a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?
Your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
And did you exchange
A walk-on part in the war
For a lead role in a cage?
How I wish, how I wish you were here
We're just two lost souls
Swimming in a fish bowl
Year after year
Running over the same old ground
And how we found
The same old fears
Wish you were here
The lyrics to "Wish You Were Here" by Ninja Sex Party consist of three sets of questions, each with a different theme. The first set of questions focuses on the concept of perception, asking if the listener can differentiate between heaven and hell, joy and pain, and the natural world versus man-made objects. These questions provoke a sense of uncertainty, implying that it's difficult to tell the difference between good and evil, and that our world can be both beautiful and damaging.
The second set of questions shifts the focus onto the exchange of values and beliefs. The lyrics ask whether the listener has allowed themselves to trade their heroes for ghosts, sacrifices for material possessions, and personal comforts for change. The lyrics suggest that these trades are not worth the exchange, as they ultimately lead to a "lead role in a cage." This line implies that individuals are sacrificing their own agency in life for the sake of fitting into societal norms and expectations.
The final set of lyrics reference the desire to have someone present in their life, wishing for their presence rather than feeling lonely and trapped. The reference to "two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl" is a metaphor for the waywardness of life and how individuals can often feel trapped in their routine existence. The repetition of "the same old ground" and "same old fears" highlights the cyclical nature of life and the monotony of living. The lyrics also reference the titular Pink Floyd song of the same name, which is a tribute to the band's former member Syd Barrett.
Line by Line Meaning
So, so you think you can tell
Do you believe that you have the ability to differentiate
Heaven from hell
Between paradise and inferno
Blue skies from pain
Among good times and enduring sufferings
Can you tell a green field
Can you distinguish a verdant meadow
From a cold steel rail?
From a rigid iron structure?
A smile from a veil?
The authenticity of a smile concealed by a cover-up?
Do you think you can tell?
Do you truly believe your judgment is accurate?
And did they get you to trade
Did they persuade you to relinquish
Your heroes for ghosts?
Your idols for apparitions?
Hot ashes for trees?
Charred particles for plants?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Bluffing for refreshment?
Cold comfort for change?
Unsatisfying solace for transformation?
And did you exchange
Did you swap
A walk-on part in the war
A subsidiary role in the conflict
For a lead role in a cage?
For a central part in captivity?
How I wish, how I wish you were here
I yearn for your presence, long for you to be by my side...
We're just two lost souls
Both of us feeling aimless and directionless...
Swimming in a fish bowl
...like fish in a bowl or ship in a bottle, with no escape except for the same circular journey.
Year after year
Repeating the same journey over and over again for years.
Running over the same old ground
Going through the same experience and facing the same problems.
And how we found
We finally discovered
The same old fears
The identical worries that have accompanied us through the years
Wish you were here
I deeply long for your companionship.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: David Gilmour, Roger Waters
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@maskalaskaessade1046
So, so you think you can tell
Heaven from hell
Blue skies from pain
Can you tell a green field
From a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?
Did they get you to trade
Your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
Did you exchange
A walk on part in the war
For a lead role in a cage?
How I wish, how I wish you were here
We're just two lost souls
Swimming in a fish bowl
Year after year
Running over the same old ground
And how we found
The same old fears
Wish you were here
@EvenFlow406
These are the guys that talk about butts right?
@thebaba29
EvenFlow406 And dicks, can't forget about dicks.
@TonyStorm21
brian has a phd tho, never forget the phd.
@GreatWightSpark
PhD, STD.. he's still a ninja-dad. More than most can hope for.
@quoodle9883
Audrey's a lucky kid.
@andresyanez4160
@sam chilton
STD? Sexualy transmited desease??? Wat? xD
@VioletAOP416
Is that Brian from game grumps on the piano? He's really good, he should join the band. I'd almost say he's better than Ninja Brian.
@devilseggsbenediction
JackBluebee y'know Brian does have a PhD
@james.caskey
...which we all know makes you automatically good at playing music.
@bigman8994
I really hope all of you know that Brian from the Game Grumps is Ninja Brian