Broaden A New Sound
Nobody & Mystic Chords Of Memory Lyrics
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Maybe find an old bench made of wood.
There I could look around.
Bring up all the things that were bringing me down
And let go, so let go
Let go. Let go.
Broaden a new sound.
The wind, a bird and a broken branch
But it only knows ears
And it doesn't know hands
The first verse of Nobody & Mystic Chords Of Memory's song "Broaden A New Sound" talks about taking a walk in order to clear one's mind. The singer looks for a bench made of wood to sit on and reflect upon the things that were bringing them down. The chorus then urges the singer to let go of these things and "broaden a new sound". The second verse uses imagery to describe the futility in trying to hold onto things that are meant to be experienced only by our senses. The wind, a bird, and a broken branch cannot be held down and do not respond to our hands. These elements can only be appreciated through our ears.
The song's lyrics are about the process of letting go of the things that weigh us down, and instead focusing on sensory experiences in order to move forward. The phrase "broaden a new sound" can be interpreted as exploring new ways of experiencing the world. The first verse suggests that taking walks and reflecting on our problems can be a helpful antidote to negative thoughts. The second verse then reminds us that trying to control sensory experiences is fruitless, and that we should instead try to appreciate them as they are.
Line by Line Meaning
A walk sounded good,
It seemed like taking a stroll would be a positive experience,
Maybe find an old bench made of wood.
Perhaps I could come across a vintage seating arrangement made of timber,
There I could look around.
From there I would be able to observe my surroundings,
Bring up all the things that were bringing me down
I would reminisce on all the aspects of my life that were causing me distress,
And let go, so let go
I would release my grip on these negative elements and experience relief,
Let go. Let go.
I would allow myself to move on and detach from these burdensome thoughts and emotions,
Broaden a new sound.
I would expand my perspective and explore new ideas and ways of thinking,
The wind, a bird and a broken branch
The elements of nature such as a gust of wind, a flying bird, and a fractured tree limb,
You'd like to hold it down
One might want to restrain or control these natural elements,
But it only knows ears
However, these elements only respond to the auditory senses,
And it doesn't know hands
They cannot be physically manipulated or grasped with hands,
Contributed by Jake V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.