The Seeker
Project Pitchfork Lyrics


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Oliver had a dream
He dreamt that all made sense
Everything was very logical
He dreamt of birds and butterflies
Of dimensions in a stern structure
And time as the only truth
Oliver had a dream
Everything was very very logical
And time as the only truth

Mislead and blinded
By his logic
Caught in a labyrinth of time
Neglecting speculations
Neglecting timeless existence
Oh what a fool he is
Answers so near
Understanding so far away

Oliver was so sure
That everything needs proof
To be true
Oliver thinks himself always right
But what can his opinion change
I'm so small he thinks
But Oliver when a small stone is thrown
Into a quite lake
The whole sea is moved

Oh Oliver
There are so many of your kind
Too many of your kind

Mislead and blinded
By his logic
Caught in a labyrinth of time
Neglecting speculations
Neglecting timeless existence
Oh what a fool he is




Answers so near
Understanding so far away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Seeker" by Project Pitchfork tell the story of a man named Oliver who had a dream that he thought made sense. In his dream, everything was logical, and time was the only truth. He saw birds and butterflies and dimensions in a stern structure. However, when he woke up, he became mislead and blinded by his own logic, caught in a labyrinth of time, neglecting speculations and timeless existence. He believed everything needs proof to be true and always thought himself right, but he was just a small part of a larger universe.


The song is a commentary on the dangers of becoming too reliant on rational thinking and neglecting the mystery and wonder of the world around us. Oliver's dream represents a moment of clarity and intuition, but he ultimately gets lost in his own head and loses touch with reality. The lyrics suggest that there are limits to what we can understand through pure analytical reasoning and that sometimes we need to let go of our preconceptions and embrace the unknown.


Line by Line Meaning

Oliver had a dream
Oliver had a vision


He dreamt that all made sense
His vision was comprehensive and understandable


Everything was very logical
His vision was rational and reasonable


He dreamt of birds and butterflies
He saw visions of animals and nature


Of dimensions in a stern structure
He saw order and structure in his vision


And time as the only truth
The central theme of his vision was the concept of time


Mislead and blinded
Deceived and unable to see clearly


By his logic
Due to his reliance on reason and evidence


Caught in a labyrinth of time
Trapped in a maze of conflicting timelines


Neglecting speculations
Failing to consider alternative explanations or theories


Neglecting timeless existence
Disregarding the possibility of eternal or infinite existence


Oh what a fool he is
How foolish his mindset is


Answers so near
Solutions or insights to his questions are nearby


Understanding so far away
But the ability to comprehend them seems out of reach


Oliver thinks himself always right
Believing that his opinions are always correct


But what can his opinion change
His personal beliefs hold no influence over the truth


I'm so small he thinks
He feels insignificant in the grand scheme of things


But Oliver when a small stone is thrown
However, a seemingly small action or event can have significant consequences


Into a quiet lake
Even in a tranquil environment


The whole sea is moved
Large-scale changes can result from seemingly insignificant actions


Oh Oliver
Addressing Oliver directly


There are so many of your kind
There are many others who share his misguided mindset


Too many of your kind
Their numbers are overwhelming




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