Rory McKeown on album 'Now Is a Long Time':
"Otzeki - the project of cousins Mike Sharp and Joel Roberts - was born after a semi drunken jam on a partly functioning Yamaha AN200 drum machine and a Fender Jaguar guitar. Taking their name from a misremembered Russian author, their blend of carefully sourced electronics, luscious electric guitar and falsetto vocals has been the longstanding formula of the project which has seen them tour Europe, UK and USA. Vigorously awakening crowds to their contoured sound they are able to create an almost deadly, definitely dangerous live energy..
- The title of electronic-punk duo Otzeki’s new album couldn’t be more pertinent for these strange times.
Inspired by the Truisms of artist Jenny Holzer, the message "Now is a Long Time" was written on a piece of paper and pinned above Mike Sharp’s bed at his Finsbury Park pad as he, along with cousin Joel Roberts, were writing the follow up to 2018’s debut record Binary Childhood.
The message stuck and became the name for album two, culminating in the band spray painting the words across a billboard in Waterloo for its striking album artwork. The statement remained there for four weeks before being painted over.
Mostly written on a laptop on the move, Now is a Long Time saw Otzeki embrace a quicker, more “instantaneous” writing process, resulting in a unique, infectious, and sonically-sprawling electronic effort, including the huge singles Max Wells-Demon and Sweet Sunshine."
Another son
Otzeki Lyrics
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the stories that we tell
the codes that we crack
to get to know ourselves
believe in me
everyone does
another son
another son
feels good
life is what you make it
in our nature
the secrets of the path
resurface
no turning back
believe in me
everyone does
another son
another son
another son
feels good
life is what you make it
another son
another son
another son
I could father you
if you show me a sign
feels good
life is what you make it
I’ll look out for you even though I’m not divine
so good
now that you made it
another son
another son
another son
feels good
life is what you make it
another son
another son
another son
so good
now that you made it
I could father you if you show me a sign
feels good life is what you make it
I’ll look out for you even though I’m not divine
so good now that you made it
The lyrics of Otzeki's song "Another Son" speak about human nature and finding oneself. The song alludes to the power and importance of storytelling and the human codes that we live by. The first line of the song, "it’s written in our nature," suggests that there is a predisposition or innate quality in humans to engage in the creation, interpretation, and interpretation of stories. It also talks about the secrets of the path and how certain things resurface, indicating the cyclical nature of life and how certain themes and ideas are continually revisited.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "believe in me, everyone does," highlighting the importance of trust and faith between individuals. The repetition of the phrase "another son" is an intriguing choice, as it elicits feelings of fraternity and brotherhood. The line "I could father you if you show me a sign" speaks to the notion of finding someone or something to serve as a guide or mentor along the journey of self-discovery. Otzeki is offering to be that guide for others.
The song's overall message is that life is what we make of it, and we have the power to shape our destiny. It's a contemplative and thoughtful song that encourages self-reflection and deliberation.
Line by Line Meaning
it’s written in our nature
It’s an inherent part of us
the stories that we tell
The narratives we weave to understand our experiences
the codes that we crack
The mysteries we solve to comprehend ourselves better
to get to know ourselves
To understand our true identity
believe in me
Have faith in me
everyone does
Everyone trusts me
another son feels good
The idea of another child brings happiness
life is what you make it
The course of your life is determined by your choices and actions
in our nature
It’s our essence
the secrets of the path
The hidden knowledge that comes from following a particular journey
resurface
Come up to the surface
no turning back
There’s no way to go back
another son feels good
The prospect of having another child is joyful
life is what you make it
Your destiny is in your own hands
another son
Another child
I could father you
I could guide you, help you grow
if you show me a sign
If you indicate to me that you need my assistance
so good
Wonderful
now that you made it
After you’ve accomplished something
I’ll look out for you even though I’m not divine
I’ll protect you, though I’m not all-knowing
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benedict Giles, Joel Roberts, Michael Sharp
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otzeki
Lyrics:
it’s written in our nature
the stories that we tell
the codes that we crack
to get to know ourselves
believe in me
everyone does
another son
another son
another son
feels good
life is what you make it
in our nature
the secrets of the path
resurface
no turning back
believe in me
everyone does
another son
another son
another son
feels good
life is what you make it
another son
another son
another son
I could father you
if you show me a sign
feels good
life is what you make it
I’ll look out for you even though I’m not divine
so good
now that you made it
another son
another son
another son
feels good
life is what you make it
another son
another son
another son
so good
now that you made it
I could father you if you show me a sign
feels good life is what you make it
I’ll look out for you even though I’m not divine
so good now that you made it
Mladen Jankovic
Your music is what gets me going trough these days. Thank you for all of these amazing pieces! <3
otzeki
That's incredibly humbling to read. Not long to go, hope you're staying as well as can be. Thanks for listening Mladen!
Seb-PJ
For what it's worth, this song appeared in a moment of my life when I was in need to listen at this kind of lyrics.
This song is the song of my resurrection.
Thank you again Otzeki ♥
Emeka Okonkwo
best song on the album
Sabina Tavinor
Love this! ❤️🔥
Bruno
Man This Is Nice.very Calming
Love You Guys
otzeki
Lyrics:
it’s written in our nature
the stories that we tell
the codes that we crack
to get to know ourselves
believe in me
everyone does
another son
another son
another son
feels good
life is what you make it
in our nature
the secrets of the path
resurface
no turning back
believe in me
everyone does
another son
another son
another son
feels good
life is what you make it
another son
another son
another son
I could father you
if you show me a sign
feels good
life is what you make it
I’ll look out for you even though I’m not divine
so good
now that you made it
another son
another son
another son
feels good
life is what you make it
another son
another son
another son
so good
now that you made it
I could father you if you show me a sign
feels good life is what you make it
I’ll look out for you even though I’m not divine
so good now that you made it
Will O'Connell
Obsessed with this
Gabriella Rosa Bertin
In line 🙌
Kamelia Gantcheva
🔥