"Nobody & Mystic Chords of Memory" is a collaborative effort between Nobody… Read Full Bio ↴"Nobody & Mystic Chords of Memory" is a collaborative effort between Nobody (Elvin Estella) and Mystic Chords of Memory (Chris Gunst and Jen Cohen). Building off of successful guest appearances on each other's past releases, the trio began collaborating on the project in the spring of 2004. After a year-plus of road trips and mail-order production efforts, the result is a perfectly crafted blend of psychedelic hip-hop and sunshine folk-rock. Nobody proves himself a producer/arranger in the classical sense, using his sample-based tool set to create the foundations for the album. Chris Gunst continues to mature as a songwriter and along with partner Jen Cohen, adds wistful vocals and accomplished musicianship to each song. For those who have followed any of these artists throughout the courses of their respective careers, this album proves to bring out the best in each of the participants.

Feet Upon The Sand
Nobody & Mystic Chords Of Memory Lyrics

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What can you do?

But call in a rescue,

When artificial light

Tries to beam right through you.

Pull in close real tight,

One becomes you...

To be so lucky,

To feel your feet upon the sand.

To be so lucky,

To feel it move from hand to hand.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Feet Upon The Sand" by Nobody & Mystic Chords Of Memory seem to be about finding solace in nature when faced with overwhelming artificiality. The line "What can you do? But call in a rescue, when artificial light tries to beam right through you" seems to be referencing feeling trapped or overwhelmed by modern society and its reliance on technology. The solution to this is to find comfort in something natural and real, as suggested by the lines "To be so lucky, to feel your feet upon the sand. To be so lucky, to feel it move from hand to hand." The repetition of "to be so lucky" emphasizes the idea that finding this kind of peace is a rare and precious thing.

The reference to one becoming you when you pull in close and real tight could be read in a number of ways. It could suggest finding solace in a partner or loved one, or it could be a metaphor for finding a sense of oneness or unity with the natural world. In any case, the general theme of the song seems to be about seeking refuge from the overwhelming pace of modern life and finding comfort in the beauty of the natural world.

Line by Line Meaning

What can you do?
What options or solutions do you have in this situation?

But call in a rescue,
Ask for help or assistance when you feel overwhelmed or lost.

When artificial light
Refers to the technology or modern advancements that surround us.

Tries to beam right through you.
When these advancements seem to penetrate and control our lives.

Pull in close real tight,
Seek comfort and support from those closest to you.

One becomes you...
When you become so intertwined with another person that you become one entity.

To be so lucky,
Expressing the fortune or privilege of experiencing something.

To feel your feet upon the sand.
The sensation of being grounded and connected with nature.

To be so lucky,
Reiterating the feeling of being fortunate or blessed.

To feel it move from hand to hand.
The enjoyment of passing something meaningful or valuable from one person to another.

Contributed by Alex L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.