The new album by the Australian duo Pnau, due out in summer 2011 and tentatively titled Soft Universe, is the finest example yet of their epic techno pop. The faster, more uptempo tracks - using their best-known songs to date, Embrace and With You Forever (the latter featuring Luke Steele of The Sleepy Jackson and Empire Of The Sun), as the template ' are their most accessible and uplifting ventures yet into the territory of supercharged anthemica.
For Nick, Elton's involvement has been a lifeline. 'He's been incredible at mentoring me through a period of depression,' he reveals. And Pnau have been able to return the favour, working on an album based on the songwriting legend's massive back catalogue, on a project that will amount to a thorough re-examination of his work. It is bound to cause tremendous interest in 2011.
Shock to My System
PNAU Lyrics
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Just like a stone, I am falling
Shoulder to shoulder, people standing
Dressed in black and white, all the same
Uhohuhoh
A shock to my system
Yeah it's a shock to my system
And it's a shock to my soul
It's far too late, too late to say sorry
It's far too late to ever come on back
It's far too late, too late to say sorry
And it's far too late to ever come on back
Uhohuhoh
A shock to my system
And it's a shock to my soul
Yeah it's a shock to my system
And it's a shock to my soul
The opening lines of the song "Now the water, it is rising, Just like a stone, I am falling" paints an image of someone who is drowning or going under, and has no control of the situation. This metaphor reflects a feeling of hopelessness and despair. The imagery of people "shoulder to shoulder, dressed in black and white, all the same" suggests unity and solidarity, however, it could also imply conformity and a lack of individuality.
The chorus "A shock to my system, And it's a shock to my soul" suggests that the situation the singer finds himself in is having a profound and unexpected impact on him. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the severity of the situation.
The second verse, "It's far too late, too late to say sorry, It's far too late to ever come on back" reinforces the sense of tragedy and loss. The lines imply that an irreversible mistake has been made, and there is no going back or fixing what has been done. The repetition of "too late" emphasizes the finality of the situation.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a feeling of despair and hopelessness in the face of a difficult situation. The repetition of phrases in the chorus highlights the shock and sudden impact of the situation, while the metaphorical imagery of drowning and conformity add depth and meaning to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Now the water, it is rising
The situation is escalating and becoming more intense
Just like a stone, I am falling
I am helpless and at the mercy of the situation
Shoulder to shoulder, people standing
Everyone is united and standing together
Dressed in black and white, all the same
No one is above the situation or unaffected by it, we are all equal
A shock to my system
The situation is unexpected and jarring, affecting me deeply
And it's a shock to my soul
The impact of the situation is not just physical or emotional, but spiritual as well
It's far too late, too late to say sorry
The damage has already been done and cannot be undone by a mere apology
It's far too late to ever come on back
There is no going back to the way things were before, the situation has changed irreversibly
A shock to my system
The situation continues to be jarring and disruptive to my life and emotions
And it's a shock to my soul
The impact of the situation continues to be felt on a spiritual, deeper level
Contributed by Annabelle N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.