Kirk was playing classical piano growing up in Long Island's Oyster Bay and he made it a habit to record songs in his bedroom with his friends. When he moved to New York City as an adult, Kirk rented a studio in midtown Manhattan to continue exploring writing and recording music.
Into Focus
Panama Wedding Lyrics
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Was it fate? Or some reasons that I couldn't see?
But I see it all
A double-vision 2080 hd
Watching the man now race to the door
They line up one by one, I'm counting two by three
No one's with me, a shadow walking slow
Only an empty street, with no where else to go
Can we get a little more time?
Yeah, we can put it all away-ay-ay for a moment
I've been working all day long
Oh, I've been working outta my mind
Waiting for my thoughts to sha-a-ape into focus
Now it's late
It's later and I couldn't sleep
And the rain
Was softer than I couldn't hear
But I hear it all
I hear a nickle from the message machine
Tell me the way and then right down the hall
Saying wel-wel-welcome to the new-new dream
No one's with me, a shadow walking slow
Only an empty street, with no where else to go
Can we have a little less talk?
Can we get a little more time?
Yeah, we can put it all away-ay-ay for a moment
I've been working all day long
Oh, I've been working outta my mind
Waiting for my thoughts to sha-a-ape into focus
Lions down the street
Wailing on me to slow down, tonight
But all that I need, is coming to me right now
Lions down the street
Wailing on me to slow down, tonight
But all that I need, is coming to me right now
Right now, right now, right now
Can we have a little less talk?
Can we get a little more time?
Yeah, we can put it all away-ay-ay for a moment
I've been working all day long
Oh, I've been working outta my mind
Waiting for my thoughts to sha-a-ape into focus
The lyrics of Panama Wedding's "Into Focus" seem to be about the struggles of trying to find direction and purpose in life, feeling like an outsider, and the need for clarity in the midst of chaos. The opening lines express the singer's surprise that someone believed in them and asking whether it was fate or something they couldn't see. This is followed by a description of watching the world go by in high definition, feeling disconnected from it all.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses a desire for less talk and more time, presumably to sort out their thoughts and figure out their path in life. There is a sense of frustration and restlessness in the lyrics, with the repetition of "I've been working all day long" and "waiting for my thoughts to shape into focus" emphasizing the struggle. The mention of the "new dream" suggests that the singer is trying to build something new for themselves, but they feel alone in the process.
The chorus provides some respite from the turmoil, with the suggestion that things can be put away for a moment to take a break from the chaos. The repetition of "can we get a little more time?" adds to the sense of urgency and the need for space to breathe.
The final verse brings the rain and a message from someone else, possibly a friend or mentor, offering guidance and direction. The mention of lions down the street wailing on the singer to slow down suggests that there are obstacles in the way, both internal and external, but the singer feels that they are on the brink of something. The final repetition of "right now" feels like an affirmation of their newfound clarity and direction.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm amazed, why would you believe in me?
I'm surprised, what makes you have faith in me?
Was it fate? Or some reasons that I couldn't see?
Did destiny or some unknown reasons make you believe in me?
But I see it all
Now I understand it completely
A double-vision 2080 hd
I see things with great clarity
Watching the man now race to the door
Observing a man rushing towards the door
They line up one by one, I'm counting two by three
People are queuing up and I am counting them in groups of two and three
No one's with me, a shadow walking slow
I am walking alone and feeling lonely
Only an empty street, with no where else to go
There is only a deserted road in front of me with no destination
Can we have a little less talk?
Can we reduce our conversation a bit?
Can we get a little more time?
Can we have some more time together?
Yeah, we can put it all away-ay-ay for a moment
Let's keep everything aside and take a break
I've been working all day long
I have been working tirelessly all day
Oh, I've been working outta my mind
I have been working vigorously beyond my capacity
Waiting for my thoughts to sha-a-ape into focus
I am waiting for my thoughts to take a clear shape
Now it's late
It is already very late
It's later and I couldn't sleep
It's even more late and I am still awake
And the rain
It is raining
Was softer than I couldn't hear
The sound of rain was so gentle that I could barely hear it
But I hear it all
Despite being subtle, I can hear everything
I hear a nickle from the message machine
I can hear a beep from the answering machine
Tell me the way and then right down the hall
Guide me to the direction of my destination
Saying wel-wel-welcome to the new-new dream
Welcoming me to my new dream
Lions down the street
Police patrol cars on the nearby road
Wailing on me to slow down, tonight
Sirens are blaring, asking me to slow down
But all that I need, is coming to me right now
But everything that I need is finally happening for me
Right now, right now, right now
At this very moment
Writer(s): Peter Kirk
Contributed by Daniel H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.