Debut album “Inflamed rides” fuses primordial energy with playful acoustic psychedelia and precise math rock, but with an added seasoning of intense ambient electronica. Across the ten tracks, O.R.k illuminate a deep subconscious landscape, rich with controlled chaos and populated with archetypal forms and characters. Highlights include the mezmerising ‘Pyre’, accompanied by a stunning animated video from Oktopus Productions and the jarring urgency of “Funfair” which promises entertaining rides in the most intimidating manner. Imposing, but also encompassing a hypnotic, powerful beauty, O.R.k. is a forward thinking, mischievous slap around the head of complacency, and a captivating listen from start to finish.
Lorenzo Esposito Fornasari (aka Lef) – vocals, keys
Carmelo Pipitone – guitars
Colin Edwin – bass
Pat Mastelotto – drums
No Need
O.R.k Lyrics
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IT'S ONE OF THOSE BAD DAYS
MY OWN BEING GETS SUCKED ALL THROUGH A DEEP HOLE
I KNEW YOU COMING UP,
I RECOGNIZE YOUR BREATH THOUGH
I CAN'T SEEM TO GET MY LIPS TO SPELL YOUR NAME
AIN'T NO PLACE TO STAY
NO ONE WANTS TO FADE AWAY
NO NEED TO TRY NO NEED TO CRY
NO NEED TO STAY NO NEED TO PRAISE
NO NEED TO LIE NO NEED TO DIE
NO NEED TO PRAY NO NEED TO ERASE
WHEN THIS WORLD IS DONE
AND THE SKY SEEM TOO FAR AWAY
THOUGH THE SHADOW IS WEAK
CHASE THE MAN I'VE LEFT BEHIND
ALONG ROCKS AND UP THE HILL
THE WILD LIGHT YOU WEAR AND FEED
WADE DOWN AND SPIT ON THE MAN LEFT BEHIND
NO NEED TO TRY NO NEED TO STAY
NO NEED TO PRAISE NO NEED TO CRY
NO NEED TO LIE NO NEED TO PRAY
NO NEED TO ERASE NO NEED TO DIE
LIKE A SWOLLEN EGO CAN QUICKLY DROWN
A MAN SHOULD KNOW WHEN ITS TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
The lyrics to O.R.k's song "No Need" convey a sense of frustration, resignation, and a longing for escape. The opening lines suggest a bad day, where the singer feels their own being being sucked into a deep hole, signifying a deep sense of despair and hopelessness. Despite recognizing someone approaching, the singer can't seem to find the words to address them, perhaps indicating a lack of ability to express oneself or a feeling of being trapped in silence.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that there is no need for various actions or emotions such as trying, crying, staying, praising, lying, dying, or even praying. It seems to suggest a sense of resignation and detachment from the world and its expectations. The lyrics convey a desire to break free from these societal pressures and find a personal liberation.
As the song progresses, the lyrics introduce the image of a shadow being weak, while the singer chases a man they've left behind, possibly symbolizing a pursuit of personal growth and self-realization. The mention of rocks, the hill, and the wild light being worn and fed by this man may represent the hardships and challenges faced in the pursuit of individual liberation. The final lines speak to the importance of recognizing when it's time to let go and say goodbye, perhaps suggesting the need to let go of ego and attachments in order to find true freedom.
Overall, "No Need" explores themes of frustration, detachment, and the desire for personal liberation. It encourages listeners to let go of societal expectations and find their own path to fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
AIN'T NO SINGLE WORD
There is not just one word that can describe the situation
IT'S ONE OF THOSE BAD DAYS
It is a day filled with negativity and challenges
MY OWN BEING GETS SUCKED ALL THROUGH A DEEP HOLE
I feel like I am being emotionally drained and consumed by a profound emptiness
I KNEW YOU COMING UP
I sensed your presence approaching
I RECOGNIZE YOUR BREATH THOUGH
I can identify you by the way you breathe
I CAN'T SEEM TO GET MY LIPS TO SPELL YOUR NAME
I struggle to articulate your name verbally
AIN'T NO WORD TO SAY
There is no word that can adequately express my thoughts and feelings
AIN'T NO PLACE TO STAY
There is no specific location where I feel I belong
NO ONE WANTS TO FADE AWAY
Nobody desires to disappear or become insignificant
NO NEED TO TRY NO NEED TO CRY
There is no requirement to make an effort or shed tears
NO NEED TO STAY NO NEED TO PRAISE
There is no necessity to remain or offer praise
NO NEED TO LIE NO NEED TO DIE
There is no reason to deceive or face death
NO NEED TO PRAY NO NEED TO ERASE
There is no need to pray or erase anything
WHEN THIS WORLD IS DONE
When this existence comes to an end
AND THE SKY SEEM TOO FAR AWAY
When the sky appears distant and unreachable
THOUGH THE SHADOW IS WEAK
Even though the shadow is feeble
CHASE THE MAN I'VE LEFT BEHIND
Pursue the person I used to be but have abandoned
ALONG ROCKS AND UP THE HILL
Through challenging obstacles and uphill struggles
THE WILD LIGHT YOU WEAR AND FEED
The untamed brilliance that you possess and nurture
WADE DOWN AND SPIT ON THE MAN LEFT BEHIND
Descend and show contempt towards the person I used to be
LIKE A SWOLLEN EGO CAN QUICKLY DROWN
Similar to how an inflated sense of self-importance can lead to downfall
A MAN SHOULD KNOW WHEN ITS TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
An individual should understand when it is necessary to bid farewell
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Camelo Pipitone, Colin Edwin, Lorenzo Esposito Fornasari, Pat Mastelotto
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
John Michael Windham
drum talk?
nroks
can't you hear the drums talking?