Mixtaped
No-Man Lyrics
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their mixtapes and their passion spent.
you stuck around,
and lost yourself in crowded worlds of sound.
youd kill for that feeling once again,
afloat on the ocean, before the pain.
you pay the price averting eyes
in rooms where people go to die.
youre scaling the mountains, crossing the plains
afloat on the ocean, avoiding the rain
dare to believe,
dare to believe in silence.
dare to believe,
dare to believe in noise.
youd kill for that feeling once again,
afloat on the ocean, beyond the pain.
youd kill for that feeling once again.
The song "Mixtaped" by No-Man is a reflection on the loss of passion for music and the subsequent search for that feeling again. The verses contrast the transitory nature of others' music passions with the singer's ongoing dedication to music. While others came and went, leaving behind their mixtapes and fleeting moments of passion, the singer remained steadfast in their love for music. However, they also lament the loss of the intense feeling of being "afloat on the ocean" that they once experienced before the accompanying pain of life set in. The chorus encourages the listener to "dare to believe" both in the power of silence as well as the noise of music, indicating that the joy of music can still be found if one is willing to take that chance.
The lyrics are filled with imagery of community and disconnection. The line "in rooms where people go to die" highlights the feeling of loneliness and despair that can come from being surrounded by others but feeling isolated. The mountains and plains represent the challenges and obstacles in life that one must navigate while seeking that feeling of being afloat on the ocean. Overall, the song speaks to the universal human desire for connection and the search for something to hold onto, whether it be the passion for music or something else.
Line by Line Meaning
they came and went,
their mixtapes and their passion spent.
People have entered and exited your life, leaving behind the music tapes they made with passion.
you stuck around,
and lost yourself in crowded worlds of sound.
You have chosen to stay and immerse yourself in the overwhelming noise of life.
youd kill for that feeling once again,
afloat on the ocean, before the pain.
You yearn for the sensation of peacefulness that you once experienced before the pain of life took hold.
you pay the price averting eyes
in rooms where people go to die.
You must face the consequences of averting your eyes in the rooms where people are dying, avoiding the truth of mortality.
youre scaling the mountains, crossing the plains
afloat on the ocean, avoiding the rain
You traverse difficult terrain while seeking a sense of weightlessness away from the burdens of life.
dare to believe,
dare to believe in silence.
Have courage to have faith in silence as a source of tranquility.
dare to believe,
dare to believe in noise.
Have courage to have faith in noise as a source of expression.
youd kill for that feeling once again,
afloat on the ocean, beyond the pain.
You ache for the sensation of floating in the ocean without the burden of pain.
youd kill for that feeling once again.
You would do anything to experience that sense of weightlessness and freedom once again.
Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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This is brilliant!
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quelle pure bonheur
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Excelent!