Papadosio is a five member band from Athens, Ohio. The band members are: An… Read Full Bio ↴Papadosio is a five member band from Athens, Ohio. The band members are: Anthony Thogmartin on guitar, keys, vocals; Billy Brouse on keys and vocals; Mike Healy on drums; and Rob McConnell on bass, vocals and a recent new addition of Sam Brouse on keys and vocals as well.

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.

Therian
Papadosio Lyrics

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You′re world seems violent and vain
In passionate pain
I am Therian
I am only half you're human heart
Buried in a memory from the start
I am

I am Therian

Call me Therian; dreamweaver

I am only half you′re human heart
Buried in a memory from the start
I am Therian
I am waiting for the star

I am Therian
Call me Therian; dreamweaver

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Papadosio's "Therian" are introspective and mystical in nature. The singer addresses the listener's perception of the world as "violent and vain" and presents themselves as a "Therian" - a term often used to describe a person who identifies as partly or wholly non-human in nature. The singer says they are "only half [the listener's] human heart" and are "buried in a memory from the start." This suggests that the singer feels disconnected from their own humanity and identifies more with their non-human side.

The chorus repeats the term "Therian" and introduces the idea of being a "dreamweaver." This could be interpreted as the singer's ability to tap into their non-human nature and access hidden truths or insights through dreams or altered states of consciousness. They declare that they are "waiting for the star" - perhaps referencing a cosmic or spiritual event that they are anticipating.

Overall, the lyrics of "Therian" invite the listener to contemplate their own identity and relationship to the world around them. The concept of being partly non-human could represent a rejection of societal norms or a desire to access deeper parts of the self.

Line by Line Meaning

You're world seems violent and vain
The world you live in appears to be full of brutality and meaninglessness

In passionate pain
You experience intense suffering and distress

I am Therian
I identify as a Therian, a person who believes they have a spiritual or emotional connection to an animal

I am only half you're human heart
I am not a complete human being, I feel a strong affinity towards my animal spirit

Buried in a memory from the start
This connection has been present within me for as long as I can remember

I am waiting for the star
I am waiting for a sign or moment of clarity that will guide me towards my true path as a Therian

Call me Therian; dreamweaver
I ask that you refer to me as a Therian and acknowledge my connection to the animal spirits, as I seek to explore and understand their influence on my dreams and waking life

I am Therian
I reiterate my identification as a Therian, and my search for meaning and purpose through this part of my identity

Writer(s): Anthony Charles Thogmartin

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