After the relase of their Venetian Blinds EP, Pat's sibling Margaret Urlich joined the band at the same time as Jay F'Bula. Three chart hits followed: Lift Your Head Up High, Room That Echoes, and Good Luck To You; the APRA awards were generous: Best Single, Best Album (for their eponymous release), Top Male Vocalist, Top Female Vocalist, Top Group.
Shortly thereafter they disbanded, with Margaret Urlich moving on to a solo career.
Room That Echoes
Peking Man Lyrics
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You touch upon the things that I feel
Every movement I make tells a secret
I had promised I would never reveal
It's not that I'm trying to mislead you
It's just that I'm misleading myself
And now that the wall is deleted
I'm taking time to build a house
Around and around and around with its own sound
Round and around I won't need to be there
Around and around and around with its own sound
A sound that no one has to hear
I'm painting my face with numbers
A message that you won't understand
I look at myself in the mirror
I give myself a helping hand
I will listen to the sound that surrounds me
Even though I won't be there at all
So next time you need some steps to fall down
Give my room of sound a very loud call
I'm gonna build a room that echoes
Around and around and around with its own sound
Round and around, I won't need to be there
Around and around and around with its own sound
A sound that no one has to hear
A sound
A sound that
A sound that tells
A sound that tells you
A sound that tells you what you've got
A sound that tells you what you're not
A sound that tells you what you need
A sound that tells you
Around and around and around with its own sound
Round and around I won't need to be there
Around and around and around with its own sound
A sound that no one has to hear
Around and around and around with its own sound
Round and around I won't need to be there
Around and around and around with its own sound
Round and around I won't need to be there
Around and around and around with its own sound
Round and around I won't need to be there
Around and around and around with its own sound
Round and around I won't need to be there
Around and around and around with its own sound
In "Room That Echoes," Peking Man sings about the desire to create a space where he can explore his emotions without fear of being judged or misunderstood. He describes the secrets he harbors and the ways he misleads himself, acknowledging that he doesn't always know his own mind. However, he sees the creation of this special room as a chance to build a space for reflection and self-discovery. He plans to fill it with a sound that no one else needs to hear, a personal echo that will help guide him through his inner turmoil.
Throughout the song, Peking Man uses a number of metaphors to describe his journey. He talks about painting his face with numbers to convey a message that others won't understand, a way of expressing himself that is unique and personal. He also talks about the importance of listening to the sound that surrounds him, even when he isn't physically present in the room he's created. This, too, is a metaphor for the importance of paying attention to one's own emotions and inner voice, even when the outside world seems loud and chaotic.
Overall, "Room That Echoes" is a powerful meditation on the importance of creating space for introspection and self-discovery. Peking Man's lyrics reveal a deep understanding of the complexities of the human psyche and the need for each of us to take the time to truly understand ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
You hear all the words that I tell you
You are listening to what I am saying
You touch upon the things that I feel
You understand my emotions
Every movement I make tells a secret
My actions reveal something about me
I had promised I would never reveal
I had promised to keep something hidden
It's not that I'm trying to mislead you
I'm not intentionally trying to deceive you
It's just that I'm misleading myself
I'm confusing myself
And now that the wall is deleted
Now that there are no barriers
I'm taking time to build a house
I'm taking some time to work on myself
I'm going to build a room that echoes
I'm going to create a space that amplifies my thoughts and feelings
Around and around and around with its own sound
A space that has an endless cycle of sound
Round and around I won't need to be there
I don't have to physically be present in the space
A sound that no one has to hear
The sound that is created doesn't need to be shared
I'm painting my face with numbers
I'm trying to create a code or system
A message that you won't understand
The code or system is not meant for you to comprehend
I look at myself in the mirror
I reflect on myself
I give myself a helping hand
I am being kind and supportive to myself
I will listen to the sound that surrounds me
I will pay attention to the environment around me
Even though I won't be there at all
Even though I won't physically be present
So next time you need some steps to fall down
If you need to take a step back
Give my room of sound a very loud call
Come to my creative space for support
A sound that tells you what you've got
A sound that reminds you of your abilities
A sound that tells you what you're not
A sound that clarifies what you are not
A sound that tells you what you need
A sound that identifies your needs
A sound that tells you
A sound that gives you information
Writer(s): Neville Hall
Contributed by Lincoln H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@iceymonster4675
Didn't know this was a kiwi band, let alone a dunners band! As a proud dunedinite, lyrics here!
You hear all the words that I tell you
You touch upon the things that I feel
Every movement I make tells a secret
I had promised I would never reveal
It's not that I'm trying to mislead you
It's just that I'm misleading myself
And now that the wall is deleted
I'm taking time to build a house
I'm going to build a room that echoes
Around and around and around with its own sound
Round and around I won't need to be there
Around and around and around with its own sound
A sound that no one has to hear
I'm painting my face with numbers
A message that you won't understand
I look at myself in the mirror
I give myself a helping hand
I will listen to the sound that surrounds me
Even though I won't be there at all
So next time you need some steps to fall down
Give my room of sound a very loud call
I'm gonna build a room that echoes
Around and around and around with its own sound
Round and around, I won't need to be there
Around and around and around with its own sound
A sound that no one has to hear
A sound
A sound that
A sound that tells
A sound that tells you
A sound that tells you what you've got
A sound that tells you what you're not
A sound that tells you what you need
A sound that tells you
Around and around and around with its own sound
Round and around I won't need to be there
Around and around and around with its own sound
A sound that no one has to hear
Around and around and around with its own sound
Round and around I won't need to be there
Around and around and around with its own sound
Round and around I won't need to be there
Around and around and around with its own sound
Round and around I won't need to be there
Around and around and around with its own sound
Round and around I won't need to be there
Around and around and around with its own sound
@allanyoung2423
Still an incredibly good song after all of these years. RIP Margaret Urlich
@cherylreid2964
RIP 💯
@patridasutton4393
Such a loss
@deegreen2113
Loved her sound
@amandajones9428
Her dancing was wicked too
@RotorRian
Sad to hear this. She’s such an amazing talent. RIP
@becssmith4154
Rest in Paradise Margaret. Just had to come and listen to this today, 57 is far too young for that evil thing called cancer to take you away. Lots of fond memories of seeing you in concert as a teenager xxx
@marklawrence6989
RIP Margaret..awesome talent and by all accounts great human
@cherylreid2964
RIP💯
@jasminep7849
This brings back great memories of being a kid in the 80’s in NZ