There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Pond is an … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Pond is an Australian rock band from Perth, Australia.
2) Pond was an American alternative rock band from Portland, Oregon, active from 1991 to 1998.
3) POND was a German electronic band founded in East Berlin in 1978.
4) Pond is an instrumental hip-hop artist.

1) Pond is an Australian psychedelic rock band from Perth, Western Australia, formed in 2008. Initially featuring a revolving line-up, since 2016 the band has comprised
Jay Watson (also of Tame Impala), Nick Allbrook (ex-Tame Impala), Shiny Joe Ryan, Jamie Terry, and James Ireland.
The original idea of Pond was to be able to get anyone they wanted to play whatever they wanted in a collaborative musical project. Their first album was released soon after in January 2009, titled Psychedelic Mango, which contained many psychedelic rock and pop elements. Their second album, Corridors of Blissterday, was completed live with an eight piece band in five days, and released in June 2009. This led to the creation of their 2010 album, Frond, released in May 2010, featuring a heavier pop influence than previously heard from them.
After the breakthrough success of Innerspeaker, the debut album by Tame Impala, a band which shares three members with Pond, the album Beard, Wives, Denim was recorded in 2010 and later released to critical acclaim in March 2012.
Pond's seventh album, The Weather, was released in 2017 via Marathon Artists. Their ninth studio album, 9, was released in October 2021.

2) Pond was an alternative rock band from Portland, Oregon, active from 1991 to 1998. Their first two albums were released on Sub Pop Records, while their third was released on Work Group, a subsidiary of Sony Music. On October 23, 2010, Pond reunited for a show to commemorate the closing of the legendary Portland club Satyricon.

3) POND was a German electronic band founded in East Berlin in 1978 by Wolfgang and Frank Fuchs. 'Pond' was one of the earliest of few electronic bands from the German Democratic Republic.

4) Pond is an instrumental hip-hop artist.

Elegant Design
Pond Lyrics

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Every day's the same
(?)
Walking around with broken pants
She said she never (?)
But I don't really mind
It's just so hard to find
Black and (?)
For a little piece of mind

All I'm trying to find is an elegant design
(?) dripping pass the time
Mountains crash into the sea, but it doesn't seem to worry me

I only think of you

Take the easy way
That's what my friends all say
But I don't think they really get the point of elegance today
I'm sure it's gonna end
I may not have any friends
But at the end of the day, I think I'll be okay
If I work it out instead

All I'm trying to find is an elegant design
(?) dripping pass the time
Mountains crash into the sea, but it doesn't seem to worry me

I only think of you
I only think of you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pond's song Elegant Design suggest a longing for something that is not easily attainable. The theme revolves around the search for an elegant design, whether it be in clothing or in life itself. The singer seems to be in a state of contemplation, evaluating the choices he is making and wondering if they are leading him to where he wants to be.

The line "All I'm trying to find is an elegant design" represents the overarching motif of the song. He is searching for something that is both visually pleasing and functional. The lyrics "Take the easy way, that's what my friends all say" indicate the societal pressure to conform to the norm of settling for what is easy, but the singer rejects this notion, seeking something more meaningful.

The chorus "Mountains crash into the sea, but it doesn't seem to worry me, I only think of you" represents the singer's focus on love amidst the chaos and difficulties of life. The mountains and sea symbolize obstacles, but he is not concerned with them as long as he has his love. In the end, he realizes that what matters most is not the journey, but the person he shares it with.

Line by Line Meaning

Every day's the same
The days are monotonous and lack any variety.

Walking around with broken pants
The singer is not wearing their best clothes and may be financially struggling.

She said she never (?)
It is unclear what 'she' has said, but it may be referring to a promise or commitment made in the past.

But I don't really mind
Despite the uncertainty or lack of clarity, the artist is not too concerned about it.

It's just so hard to find
The artist is finding it difficult to come across the things they desire or need.

Black and (?)
It is unclear what should be paired with the color black to complete the thought, but it may be suggesting that the singer wants something specific.

For a little piece of mind
The singer is seeking something that will provide them with peace of mind or ease their worries.

All I'm trying to find is an elegant design
The artist is striving for something that is not only functional, but also has a pleasing aesthetic.

(?) dripping pass the time
It is again unclear what is being referred to, but it may be suggesting that something is slowly dripping and time is passing by.

Mountains crash into the sea, but it doesn't seem to worry me
The artist is unfazed by powerful or destructive forces, suggesting a level of emotional detachment or resilience.

I only think of you
Despite all of the other thoughts and concerns, the singer's focus ultimately remains on someone else.

Take the easy way
The artist's friends have advised them to take a simpler or less challenging approach to something.

That's what my friends all say
The singer's friends have a specific opinion on what the singer should do, but the singer may disagree.

But I don't think they really get the point of elegance today
The singer feels that their friends do not fully understand the importance of achieving a certain level of sophistication or beauty in one's choices.

I'm sure it's gonna end
The singer anticipates that something will someday come to a close or change significantly.

I may not have any friends
The artist may feel isolated or alone, perhaps due to their commitment to something that others do not understand or agree with.

But at the end of the day, I think I'll be okay
Despite the difficulties and uncertainties, the artist trusts that everything will work out in the end.

If I work it out instead
The singer believes in taking an active role in their own situation and solving any problems themselves.

I only think of you
The final line emphasizes the importance of the person the singer has been focusing on throughout the song, even in the midst of other challenges and distractions.

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