While they are most often classified as a jam band, their music spans many genres and it all has an original edge. Papadosio is a one of a kind, earthy, livetronica act. They are very much in favor the evolution of humanity, in terms of love for one another and this earth, and this all shines through in their music. They have some funky basslines and awesome audio engineering by thogmartin and brouse. In combination, their sound definitely gets people moving and stirs some souls.
Bypass Default
Papadosio Lyrics
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Please tell me everything is alright
Don't you rattle so
Just let me paint any picture I like
Locked my mind my away
No pain no tidings to lead me astray
You're just an unkind stimuli
Stay your troubled views
I'd rather die than give into the truth
The lyrics to Papadosio's song "Bypass Default" speak to the struggles of being locked in a mindset that prevents growth and understanding. The opening line, "Long time color blind," suggests that the singer has been unable to see the world in a nuanced and full way for some time. They ask someone to reassure them that everything is okay, but also ask to be allowed to paint their own picture of the world without outside interference. The singer acknowledges that they have locked their mind away and shut out outside influences in order to avoid pain or outside perspectives that might challenge their current beliefs. They refer to the world and possibly even other people as "unkind stimuli" that they would rather avoid, preferring instead to remain in a state of unproductive "high" rather than confront their issues head-on. In the final line, the singer speaks to their unwillingness to confront the harsh truths of reality, preferring instead to "die" mentally by staying locked inside their own unchallenged worldview.
Overall, this song speaks to the struggles of mental confinement and the need for people to push themselves out of their own mental cages in order to truly grow and understand the world around them. It's a powerful message that resonates with people who may feel stuck or trapped, and may inspire others to challenge themselves and embrace new perspectives.
Line by Line Meaning
Long time color blind
I have been unable to perceive the full spectrum of life and emotions for a long time
Please tell me everything is alright
I seek reassurance that all is well despite my limited perspective
Don't you rattle so
Please don't unsettle me with harsh truths or facts that challenge my beliefs
Just let me paint any picture I like
Allow me to create my own version of reality, even if it's not entirely accurate
Locked my mind my away
I have imprisoned my own thoughts and emotions in a self-imposed mental confinement
No pain no tidings to lead me astray
By avoiding discomfort and new experiences, I am unable to grow or change my perspective
You're just an unkind stimuli
Anything that challenges my comfort zone is seen as unfriendly or harmful to me
Why can't I lay around and stay high?
I wish to escape reality and avoid confronting difficult truths through substance abuse and inaction
Stay your troubled views
Don't burden me with your concerns or opinions
I'd rather die than give into the truth
I am so resistant to change and uncomfortable truths that I would rather die than face them
Writer(s): Anthony Charles Thogmartin
Contributed by Lincoln N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ian Tindall
wow hearing Papa D playing this at the Madison was absolutely amazing! love this new album, keep it up!
Lucy
Why can't I lay around & stay high?
Papadosio:) Been one of my fav bands for awhile now. Especially to see live! Got VIP tickets to watch from the balcony at St. Andrews in Detroit and then I just saw you guys at Forest. Much love!! <3 :)
HyDrO
Favorite song on album hands down. Need more songs like we are water and advocate of change. I need to bump lol
Eric Davis
Had the guitar riff stuck in my head all day.. Needless to say, today was a good one :)
Kevin Beecher
Magical beings with instruments
Playback007able
jus' picked up on Dosio. Very cool, far ranging and a genre busting positive vibe of optimism, trippy ventures of space and time with sprinklings of organic seasonings to taste. The guitar riff at 2:10 is so much like The Revivalists', SOUL'S TOO LOUD.
jerome hille
This is one of my favorite papadosio songs next to advocate of change
Cody Hays
beautiful composition much love from Colorado
coffin_jams
You guys are awesome
skye780
awesome song