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.
The Sum
Papadosio Lyrics
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How could it be that we can't see what we've begun?
What does it mean when we stay locked up inside?
What's in the stars for us? What are we trying to hide?
The mission is spelled out for us and everyone
It's like it's always been there
It's like it's always been there
Why are you where you are? Who put you there?
Have you ever wondered why? Have you tried to care?
You are her best idea, the dream of the Earth
What you imagine is the sum of your worth
The mission is spelled out for us and everyone
It's like it's always been there
The mission is spelled out for us and everyone
It's like it's always been there
The lyrics of Papadosio's song, The Sum, revolve around the theme of self-discovery and introspection. The opening lines, "I look at my hands and then looked into the Sun, How could it be that we can't see what we've begun?" suggest a kind of sense of awe and wonder about what we, as humans, are capable of. It could be interpreted as a reflection on the remarkable things that are possible with human existence and how often we fail to recognize or appreciate it. The second verse raises questions about the purpose of our existence and what we might be missing out on by staying enclosed within our own minds. The lines "What's in the stars for us? What are we trying to hide?" indicate a desire to explore the unknown and to discover what kind of potential the universe holds.
The lyrics then take a reflective turn towards the individual, asking "Why are you where you are? Who put you there? Have you ever wondered why? Have you tried to care?" These lines urge us to question our own lives and reflect on how we got to where we are. The song encourages self-exploration and reminds us of our innate value and potential to impact the world. The line "You are her best idea, the dream of the Earth, What you imagine is the sum of your worth" is a powerful reminder of our place on this planet and our responsibility to nurture it for generations to come.
Overall, The Sum is a song that invites us to explore the depths of our own minds, encouraging us to push past our limits and reach for our highest potential.
Line by Line Meaning
I look at my hands and then looked into the Sun
Contemplating his own existence in the context of the universe.
How could it be that we can't see what we've begun?
Why don't we see the significance of our actions, when we have the power to shape the world we live in?
What does it mean when we stay locked up inside?
What causes us to hold back from reaching our full potential?
What's in the stars for us? What are we trying to hide?
What potential lies within us that we're afraid to uncover?
The mission is spelled out for us and everyone
There is a purpose or goal that is clear, yet universal.
It's like it's always been there
This purpose is innate to us and has existed since the beginning of time.
Why are you where you are? Who put you there?
What factors led to the current situation you're in and who or what influenced those factors?
Have you ever wondered why? Have you tried to care?
Do you contemplate the reasons for your circumstances and make an effort to understand and affect change?
You are her best idea, the dream of the Earth
Humanity is the pinnacle of the Earth's creation, its best representation of what the planet is capable of producing.
What you imagine is the sum of your worth
Your greatest contributions will come from the ideas you conceive and bring to life.
Contributed by Scarlett D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@justindoyle5540
I look at my hands and then,
Looked into the Sun,
How could it be that we,
Can't see what we've begun
What does it mean when we,
Stay locked up inside,
What's in the stars for us,
What are we trying to hide?
The mission is spelled out for us and everyone,
It's like it's always been there,
Why are you where you are,
Who put you there,
Have you ever wondered why,
Have you tried to care?
You are her best idea,
The dream of the Earth,
What you imagine is,
The sum of your worth,
The mission is spelled out for us and everyone,
It's like it's always been there... I luv u all and i hope everyone has a good day!
@collinmcwhite2091
Grateful for this group and for all the amazing people utilizing music as part of their healing journeys. Never stop visualizing your highest self and/or the person you want to become ✨️
@justinburns9875
Ive discovered this sober, and i have no desire to use drugs anylonger. This can be my drug :)
@jodyrowe90
I will always remember seeing Papadosio at AURA Festival in Florida. It was my first time ever going to a music festival. There was a full moon out on the first night and spanish moss hung all around. I met some beautiful people and slept under the stars. Such a positive experience!
@anthonytruman
Thats awesome
@__-of3bt
That was probably a great show. I listen to some recordings of sets from AURA. They always played a proper set there so I'm sure it was a great experience :) I had many similar around this band.. they're my favorite for that reason and they make me feel and dance.. good stuff. Being alive, that is.
@thatguy431
Years later this song still makes me well up with tears of joy. Love you guys so much!
@Kafiristanica
"You are her best idea, The dream of the Earth, What you imagine is, The sum of your worth," Such a good lyric. Makes me happy to be alive.
@courtlandtrent9683
These lyrics are crazy they spoke to me directly its like every word was from my own mind
@papapoodo6685
What? C'mon now. That's silly
@fluffhead6540
It saddens me that this music is not mainstream..this is what our world needs--healing--loving--sharing...not that pop sucks its just not what the world needs. It delivers an egotistical message i feel and i just don't care too much for it, Its time for Progression--its time we take our Earth back--Its time we wake up-Spread the Love for we need it more than ever-Time To End The Illusion Of Separation