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.
Epiphany
Papadosio Lyrics
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I'm acting out my movie.
Flip down my shades.
Ain't it a shame?
I sigh a little ditty...
You drained the water from my lake.
We're extras in a movie.
A friend can save,
By singing in their movie...
In Papadosio's song Epiphany, the lyrics suggest a deep sense of contemplation and reflection. The first two lines, "We're at the bottom of my lake, I'm acting out my movie" resonate with the idea of being trapped in one's thoughts and imagination. The lake could symbolize the vastness of the mind, with the singer being at the bottom of it, indicating a sense of despair or feeling lost.
The next two lines, "Flip down my shades. Ain't it a shame?" suggests that the singer is trying to block out the external world and avoid dealing with reality. The act of flipping down the shades serves as a metaphorical representation of shutting down one's perception.
The last two lines continue the idea of escaping from reality, but this time introspectively. "You drained the water from my lake. We're extras in a movie" indicates that the singer has finally let go of their inner turmoil, and now realizes how insignificant their problems are in the grand scheme of things. The last line suggests that we are all living our own movie, but with the power to improve someone's day by simply singing a song.
Line by Line Meaning
Were at the bottom of my lake
You've been able to help me reach the depths of my psyche.
I'm acting out my movie.
I'm living my own life and creating my own story.
Flip down my shades.
I need to shield myself and be less vulnerable to the world.
Ain't it a shame?
Isn't it disappointing or sad when things don't go as planned?
I sigh a little ditty...
I express a tune or melody that reflects my own feelings.
You drained the water from my lake.
You've been able to extract the pain and discomfort I've been carrying within me.
We're extras in a movie.
We're just minor characters in a larger narrative, but we still have an impact.
Anyone's day
For anyone's sake, regardless of who they are.
A friend can save,
A close companion has the ability to rescue or uplift someone.
By singing in their movie...
Through a musical or emotional gesture, we can drastically change someone's experience for the better.
Writer(s): Anthony Charles Thogmartin
Contributed by Ryan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@en16ma_music
Someone is depressed thinking no one cares about their birthday just pulling the shades down and calling it a day with their pup. But their friend understands how they feel and decide to connect with them and do something special because they are in a rut so they plan the surprise party. This simple action of kindness uplifts the depressed individual and they feel connected again.
The lyrics:
"Anyone's day
A friend can save,
By singing in their movie."
Are particularly descriptive of the plot of the video. Just a wholesome ditty about how a friend can truly save someone's day and make a much larger impact than they might realize just by being present and supportive.
@joescalice5334
when they played this live it was too good to be real. you couldnt do anything but smile the biggest smile you could muster
@NWOhioChaser
They played this at the Egyptian Room in Indy Feb of 16' and the atmosphere was pure bliss and love. It was something to behold man.
@Playback007able
They played this at The Intersection in Grand Rapids. The atmosphere was pure vaporous...you could cut it with a knife...
@estebanmartinez9584
Omg i looked for my old youtube account and looked for the 4000 favourite video list and found this gem, great music, great video I literally just am about to cry... so good
@dieselphiend
This is better than any big budget music video.
"“If you learn music you'll learn most all there is to know.”
― Edgar Cayce
@greggsanders4382
How are good vibes not a mainstream thing? Such a feel good video!
@XamDevesh
Love the car noises
@DrowningPonyo
Watching this and Robotic Man Meets His Past live for the first time years ago was something I think about a lot. Always come back for some great tunes.
@elijahwilson1422
Breathe in and out through your ❤️
@annewuwu
They performed this at Red Rocks last weekend while showing parts of this music video on the screens and when I turned around to look at the audience's reactions everybody was geekin out at the characters - so happy, so carefree, perfection.