Ralf is creating music since 1993. He worked with notable artists as Inaya Day, Monique Bingham, Beate S. Lech, Michael Procter or the fascinating Concha Buika. Today Ralf GUM’s productions made it to a widely renown trademark in the house scene...
The hallmark of Ralf’s sound is his love for live instrumentation and funky harmonies coupled with wicked house beats. But the distinctive groove isn’t the only reason for Ralf’s success – his passion and love for all things soulful shines through all time and helps create a simply irresistible vibe...
We Repeat
Ralf Gum Lyrics
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Words empowering and relevant to say
Uncommon, distinctive and unique
Evoke compassion, love, and peace
Solutions to problems
We witness day to day
Whether they are near to us
Or very far away
The only conscious soul who sees
The only conscious soul who sees
How we regress we repeat
We regress so we repeat
We forget so we repeat
We regress so we repeat
We forget so we repeat
We regress so we repeat
We forget so we repeat
We regress so we repeat
Mistakes of our history
Is that good enough for you
It’s not good enough for me
Now back to the solutions
Enlightened hearts already know
Familiar stains of ugliness
Linger 1continue to show
In the news on the street
In the tears a mother weeps
We us should all go back to school
To learn again the golden rule
Now I know that I cannot be
The only conscious soul who sees
The only conscious soul who sees
How we regress we repeat
We regress so we repeat
We forget so we repeat
We regress so we repeat
We forget so we repeat
We regress so we repeat
We forget so we repeat
We regress so we repeat
Mistakes of our history
Is that good enough for you
It’s not good enough for me
Is that good enough for you
It’s not good enough for me
The lyrics of Ralf Gum's song "We Repeat" explore the concept of repeating past mistakes and the need for change. The song begins with the singer expressing their intention to choose their words carefully, selecting ones that are empowering, relevant, and capable of evoking compassion, love, and peace. They highlight the importance of finding solutions to the problems we face every day, whether they are close to us or far away. The singer acknowledges that they cannot be the only one who sees the need for change and the repetition of mistakes.
The chorus emphasizes the theme of regression and repetition. It suggests that as a society, we tend to regress and repeat the same patterns and mistakes. We forget the lessons of the past, leading to a continuation of these harmful patterns. The line "Mistakes of our history, is that good enough for you? It's not good enough for me" serves as a challenge to individuals who may be complacent with the status quo. It conveys a dissatisfaction with the way things have been and a desire for improvement.
The verse following the chorus emphasizes that enlightened hearts already understand the need for change. The lyrics point out that despite progress being made, there are still lingering stains of ugliness in the world that continue to be visible in news, on the streets, and in the tears of a grieving mother. The lyrics suggest that we should all go back to school metaphorically, seeking to relearn the golden rule of treating others with kindness and respect.
Overall, "We Repeat" encourages listeners to examine the patterns of regression and repetition in society and to take action to break the cycle. It calls for a collective effort to learn from our mistakes and to work towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Carefully I choose today
I am deliberate in my choices and actions in the present moment.
Words empowering and relevant to say
I express meaningful and impactful words that uplift others.
Uncommon, distinctive and unique
My words and actions are original and stand out from the ordinary.
Evoke compassion, love, and peace
I inspire feelings of empathy, affection, and harmony.
Solutions to problems
I seek resolutions for the challenges we face.
We witness day to day
We observe and experience these challenges daily.
Whether they are near to us
Regardless of whether they are close or distant from us.
Or very far away
Even if they seem distant or unrelated to our daily lives.
Now I know that I cannot be
I am aware that I am not the only one
The only conscious soul who sees
Who recognizes and understands these patterns
How we regress we repeat
We continue to repeat the same mistakes and setbacks we have made
We forget so we repeat
Because we forget the lessons of the past, we end up repeating them
Mistakes of our history
The errors and missteps made in our collective past
Is that good enough for you
Are these repetitive mistakes satisfactory to you?
It’s not good enough for me
I find these recurring mistakes unsatisfactory and unacceptable
Now back to the solutions
Let's focus on finding resolutions again
Enlightened hearts already know
Those with wise and compassionate minds are already aware
Familiar stains of ugliness
The familiar traces of unpleasantness and negativity
Linger and continue to show
Persist and remain visible
In the news on the street
In the media and in everyday conversations
In the tears a mother weeps
In the sorrowful tears shed by a mother
We us should all go back to school
We should all seek education and enlightenment
To learn again the golden rule
To relearn the fundamental principle of treating others with kindness and respect
Is that good enough for you
Are these repetitive mistakes satisfactory to you?
It’s not good enough for me
I find these recurring mistakes unsatisfactory and unacceptable
Is that good enough for you
Are these repetitive mistakes satisfactory to you?
It’s not good enough for me
I find these recurring mistakes unsatisfactory and unacceptable
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paul Randolph, Ralf Benkert, Timo Ehnes
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