The name Ric Veda comes from an English translation of The Rig Veda ऋग्वेद, which in Sanskrit Rig means 'praise' and veda means 'knowledge'. It's the earliest of the four Hindu religious scriptures known as the Vedas.
Though influenced by traditional music (whether Woody Guthrie for american folk, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan for Qawwali, Bhagavan Das for Indian Chants, George Naope for Hawaiian, Fela Kuti etc..) we also love modern rock bands like U2, Sigur Ros and Arcade Fire, along theatrical thought-provoking acts like Tom Waits, and Bob Dylan, and modern folk like Elliot Smith and Devendra Banhart. This combined with experimental elements of Dub, Soul, Hip Hop, and Breakbeats all come together to form the music we make.
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Beyond
Ric Veda Lyrics
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within all things unbroken
and i fly to tunisia
left a while within ya
come sun seven times
i walk to the endless line
of this currency time
and my own vision love
my actions risen up
comin forth to celebrate the sound
so where is this freedom??
commence and i'll become
come around come around it child
i love it tomorrow, and i will see it
2 reactions will follow
i know the sunday morning calls with
the beckoning fall of all the
ancient's lies
beyond this i don't know where we come to where we go
so carefully so carefully
i walk towards the bedroom door
cause i got some questions for you
when i said when i come back to say
"what if i can't, what if i am not into it
what are my hands what are my hands if nothing to it
what am i so near and easy, love? i'm not so fond of being easy, love"
hearts and my ancient love in
my permanent run-ins with the ageless love
beyond what they tell you
it's not such an event, my love
The lyrics of Ric Veda's song "Beyond" explore the idea of freedom and the unknown. The phrase "my heart had spoken within all things unbroken" suggests that the heart is the source of truth, and it speaks through everything that is unbroken. The lyrics then progress to a journey to Tunisia, perhaps as a physical manifestation of the journey within oneself. The phrase "come around come sun seven times" could refer to the seven days of a week or a cycle of time, implying that the journey is ongoing and cyclical.
The next verse expresses a sense of being trapped or confined within the constraints of time and currency. The artist feels a need to break free from these limitations and follow their own vision of love. The phrase "comin forth to celebrate the sound" suggests that the artist is empowered by this vision and is moving towards a sense of celebration or liberation. The repeated refrain of "come around come around it child" could represent a call to action or a call to return to one's true self.
The rest of the lyrics reflect a sense of questioning and uncertainty. The artist wonders about the meaning of freedom and what lies beyond what they have been told. The final verse suggests a desire for connection and understanding with a partner, but it is tinged with a sense of fear and vulnerability. The phrase "what am I so near and easy, love? I'm not so fond of being easy, love" reveals a reluctance to be vulnerable and a fear of being seen as weak.
Overall, the lyrics of "Beyond" evoke a sense of searching, questioning, and longing for freedom and authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
my heart had spoken
My emotions conveyed my thoughts and feelings.
within all things unbroken
Among all that is still in its original state.
and i fly to tunisia
I head to Tunisia with an optimistic outlook.
left a while within ya
I spent some time with you, but had to leave.
come around
Please come back.
come sun seven times
Come back after a week.
i walk to the endless line
I move towards the never-ending path of life.
of this currency time
Of the value of time and its significance.
and my own vision love
And the love I have for my own vision and dreams.
my actions risen up
My deeds and behavior have improved.
comin forth to celebrate the sound
Stepping forward to rejoice in the music.
so where is this freedom??
Where can I find true freedom?
commence and i'll become
Give me a chance, and I will succeed.
come around come around it child
Please come back again and again, my dear.
i love it tomorrow, and i will see it
I adore tomorrow, and I will experience it.
2 reactions will follow
Two responses may occur.
i know the sunday morning calls with
I recall Sunday mornings that were filled with
the beckoning fall of all the
All the enticing allure of
ancient's lies
The misleading stories of the past generations.
beyond this i don't know where we come to where we go
I have no idea where we come from or where we're going.
so carefully so carefully
Very cautiously.
i walk towards the bedroom door
I'm moving towards the door of the bedroom.
cause i got some questions for you
Because I have a few questions for you.
when i said when i come back to say
When I mentioned earlier that I would return to ask
"what if i can't, what if i am not into it
"What if I can't do it? What if I'm not interested in it?
what are my hands what are my hands if nothing to it
What's the point if I have nothing to offer?
what am i so near and easy, love? i'm not so fond of being easy, love"
Why am I so available and approachable? I don't enjoy being taken for granted.
hearts and my ancient love in
My heart and my love from the past are within.
my permanent run-ins with the ageless love
My ongoing encounters with the timeless love.
beyond what they tell you
More than what they say or advise.
it's not such an event, my love
It's not that extraordinary, my dear.
Contributed by Tyler O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.