1) A Finnish indie quartet
… Read Full Bio ↴Rubik is a name of at least two acts:
1) A Finnish indie quartet
2) A London based producer/songwriter
1) Rarely has an indie rock band created such fuss all over the Finnish music scene as Rubik. Formed in 2002 an already sold-out mini-album up their sleeve, the band released their debut LP "Bad Conscience Patrol" to much anticipation in March 2007. The album instantly acclaimed critical praise with comparisons to works of Radiohead, Sigur Ros and dEUS. Their "Bad Conscience Patrol" debuted 7th in the Official Finnish Charts. It also gave them their first hit with the single "City & the Streets"
In 2007 Rubik toured Finland, UK and Germany, performing at distinguished festivals such as Hultsfred, South by Southwest, Transmission and Eurosonic. The band has shared stages with acts such as Mogwai, Autechre, Apostle of Hustle and Disco Ensemble.
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2) Rubik is a London based producer/songwriter. In 2007 he started the Domestic label.
Indiana
Rubik Lyrics
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It happened in one morning
I used to believe
It takes a year to live a week
The trappings of your mourning
And silent beliefs
All you ever need is anything to get you going
Sunbeams at the doorway
Indiana screams
I was in a park writing words for a song when it hit
I was in a park writing words for her song when it hit
It happened in one morning
The president speaks
Indiana screams
I was in a park writing words for a song when it hit
I was in a park writing words for a song with you
Couldn't move anywhere
Couldn't jump out of it
Couldn't live up to the curse I was born into
A heavenly instrument waiting for launch
There's always a place for a bad impersonation of god
And our time keeps going in circles
It's trying to follow our thoughts
Couldn't move anywhere
Couldn't jump out of it
Couldn't live up to the curse I was born into
A heavenly instrument waiting for launch
There's always a place for a bad impersonation of god
And our time keeps going in circles
It's trying to follow our thoughts
The song Indiana by Rubik is a puzzling piece that speaks about life's complexities and the struggle to make sense of it all. The opening line, "Indiana screams," sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the state symbolizing the discontent and restlessness felt by the singer.
The next line, "It happened in one morning," suggests that something significant occurred that abruptly changed the singer's perspective. The line "I used to believe, it takes a year to live a week," emphasizes the idea of time passing by quickly, and life feeling fleeting. The trappings of mourning and silent beliefs refer to the things that hold us back, the beliefs that we cling to, even if they are not valid. The line "all you ever need is anything to get you going," suggests that even simple things like sunbeams at the doorway or a president's speech can give us hope.
The singer speaks about being in a park writing words for a song, and when it hit, it seems like this event altered their perception of life. They feel trapped and unable to make a significant change despite wanting to. It's a struggle to live up to the expectations they think they are supposed to fulfill or the "curse" they were born with. The line "there's always a place for a bad impersonation of god," adds an interesting philosophical perspective to the song- that we are all trying to grapple with the idea of a higher being. The line "our time keeps going in circles, it's trying to follow our thoughts" speaks about the cyclical nature of life and how we are all trying to find our path.
Line by Line Meaning
Indiana screams
The inspiration hit hard and fast, and the singer felt an urgency in creating the song.
It happened in one morning
The inspiration for the song came suddenly and unexpectedly in one moment.
I used to believe
The singer had a previously-held belief or mindset that no longer holds true.
It takes a year to live a week
Time can pass slowly or drag on under certain circumstances, making it feel like more time has passed than actually has.
The trappings of your mourning
The things that hold us down or prevent us from moving on from a loss, such as grief or sorrow.
And silent beliefs
Beliefs or opinions that are not voiced or acknowledged, but are still held by the individual.
All you ever need is anything to get you going
Sometimes, all it takes is a small spark or inspiration to start creating or moving forward in life.
Sunbeams at the doorway
The image of sunlight streaming through an open door, possibly representing a new beginning or fresh start.
A president's speech
A momentous or historic event that may inspire or move individuals to take action.
Indiana screams
Repeating the opening line, conveying the sense of urgency and importance in creating the song that was inspired in the moment.
Couldn't move anywhere
Feeling stuck or trapped in a particular set of circumstances or mindset.
Couldn't jump out of it
Unable to escape or move past the feeling of being stuck, even though the desire or urge to do so is present.
Couldn't live up to the curse I was born into
Feeling limited or burdened by circumstances or obstacles outside of one's control.
A heavenly instrument waiting for launch
Feeling like there is untapped potential or a higher purpose waiting to be fulfilled.
There's always a place for a bad impersonation of god
Even when feeling stuck or limited, there is always room for creativity or expression, even if it's not perfect. Trying to emulate a higher power, such as creating something out of nothing, is always worth attempting.
And our time keeps going in circles
Time passes by in a cyclical pattern, never really moving forward.
It's trying to follow our thoughts
Time is influenced or defined by our thoughts and perceptions, and sometimes it feels like it's trying to catch up to or align with our mindset and actions.
Contributed by Adalyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.