Sense Field was an American post-hardcore band from Southern California, fo… Read Full Bio ↴Sense Field was an American post-hardcore band from Southern California, formed in 1990. Originally consisting of vocalist Jon Bunch, guitarist Chris Evenson, guitarist Rodney Sellars, bassist John Stockberger, and drummer Scott McPherson, the band formed from the ashes of members' prior group, Reason to Believe. AllMusic summarizes their career as a "critically respected L.A. melodic hardcore band in the 1990s, [which] mined poppier fields in the '00s." Sense Field disbanded in 2004 although briefly reformed for two Revelation Records anniversary shows, as well as a pair of memorial shows in 2016, following the suicide death of Jon Bunch.

The Thought of Living
Sense Field Lyrics

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the thought of living, one idea that comes to mind
the thought of living, gaining bakc the eyes to see
and I thought of your eyes
I thought of your eyes
and I though of your eyes, the thought of living
I've come so close to the thought of living
I've come so close
the thought of living, a gift I somehow shall repay

the thought of getting carried away from here
and I thought of your eyes
I thought of your eyes
and I thought of your eyes, the thought of living
I've come so close to the thought of living
I've come so close to the thought of living
the thought of living, one idea that comes to mind
the thought of living, gaining back the eyes to see
the thought of living, a gift I somehow shall repay
the thought of getting carriend away from here
and I thought of your eyes
I though of your eyes
and I thought of your eyes, thought of living
I've come so close to the thought of living
I've come so close to the thought of living
I'm living

I'm living
I'm living

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sense Field's song "The Thought of Living" convey the idea of living life to the fullest and gaining back the ability to see the beauty in the world. The singer reflects on the thought of living, as it comes to mind, and how it's something he has come so close to achieving. He thinks of someone's eyes who he cares about deeply, and how they inspire him to keep pursuing the thought of living. The idea of getting carried away from his current situation is also present, as he sees it as a way to fully embrace life.

The repetition of "I thought of your eyes" emphasizes the importance of this person in his life and how they contribute to his desire to live fully. The line "a gift I somehow shall repay" suggests that the thoughts of living and the love he receives from this person are a gift that he doesn't take lightly. The repetition of "I've come so close to the thought of living" emphasizes how close he is to achieving this idea.

Overall, the song encourages listeners to live in the moment and appreciate the beauty around them. The love and support of those around us can inspire us to pursue the thought of living and make life worth living.

Line by Line Meaning

the thought of living, one idea that comes to mind
The concept of truly living comes to mind

the thought of living, gaining back the eyes to see
Living means regaining the ability to see things clearly

and I thought of your eyes
I thought of your eyes and how they help me see clearly

I've come so close to the thought of living
I've almost experienced true living

the thought of living, a gift I somehow shall repay
Living is a gift that I hope to repay somehow

the thought of getting carried away from here
Thinking about leaving here and all its problems behind

I'm living
I am experiencing true living

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