Having begun playing together in March 2009, Seryn created something truly special in their short existence. Using a variety of instruments including guitar, ukulele, kalimba, accordion, bass, drums, viola, percussion and more, Seryn’s understanding of dynamics shines brightly and has earned them a sound that is not easily defined, but proven triumphant.
Paths
Seryn Lyrics
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We're fed the things we're taught to hate
Unwanted, the paths they carve to take us there all politics and disrepair
I've seen it, we've grown accustomed to these stones
But life is more than shadow shows
I'm over it, It's darker when the fire dies, but only covered by your eyes
The closest of calls
Are we living too fast?
We build from the ground
With the answers we have
And we're half sunk in mud
Are we stuck in the past?
We're still looking for signs
We're still following maps
On our own
Carving out these paths
Hoping that they last
On our own
Carving out these paths
Hoping that they last
Are we wasting our time
Filling cracks in the land?
We can't bury what’s dead
Til there's dirt on our hands
On our own
Carving out these paths
Hoping that they last
On our own
Carving out these paths
Hoping that they last
On our own
Carving out these paths
Hoping that they last
On our own
Carving out these paths
Hoping that they last
The opening line of "Paths" acknowledges the weight of history and its legacy in shaping the present. The lyrics suggest that we are not only products of the past but are also being "fed" ideas that we are taught to hate. The "paths they carve to take us there" is a metaphor for the different ways in which societal norms and expectations are forced upon us. The next line, "all politics and disrepair," highlights the idea that even the things that are supposed to make us better – like politics – have become corrupted and broken.
The second verse continues with the idea that we have become too acquiescent to the obstacles in our path, referring to them as "stones." The singer realizes the limitation of this way of thinking and recognizes that "life is more than shadow shows." The next line, "It's darker when the fire dies, but only covered by your eyes," is metaphorical for the idea that when we lose hope, we can still be blinded by the things that we are clinging onto.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that carving our own paths is possible, but it's never easy. The line "We build from the ground with the answers we have" suggests that we are indeed capable of creating our own reality, but we should always acknowledge our limitations. We are also reminded that we are "half sunk in mud,"which echoes the idea that even when we try to forge our own path, we can still get stuck in the mire of societal expectations.
Overall, "Paths" is a song that encourages us to question the things that we are taught, to think for ourselves and to seek out our own paths. It's a message that emphasizes the importance of perseverance and the willingness to find one's way despite the obstacles in the path.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm haunted as history comes and culminates
Feeling troubled as the past repeats itself and reaches its peak
We're fed the things we're taught to hate
We are given ideas to despise by those who teach us
Unwanted, the paths they carve to take us there all politics and disrepair
We don't want to follow the political decisions and deteriorating paths they create for us
I've seen it, we've grown accustomed to these stones
I have witnessed how we have become used to our difficulties
But life is more than shadow shows
However, life contains more than just illusions
I'm over it, It's darker when the fire dies, but only covered by your eyes
I am done with this situation. The darkness after the fire goes out is only hidden by your eyes
It's not too late, I'll dig a hole or run away, anything but what they say
It's not too late to take action. I'll do anything except what they tell me to do
The closest of calls
The most dangerous moments
Are we living too fast?
Are we rushing through life?
We build from the ground with the answers we have
We construct our lives with the knowledge we have at the moment
And we're half sunk in mud
We are partially stuck in a difficult situation
Are we stuck in the past?
Are we unable to move on from the past?
We're still looking for signs
We're still searching for guidance
We're still following maps
We are still using directions to get where we need to go
On our own Carving out these paths
We are making our own way without anyone else's assistance
Hoping that they last
And hoping our choices will endure for a long time
Are we wasting our time Filling cracks in the land?
Are we spending our time repairing insignificant problems?
We can't bury what’s dead Til there's dirt on our hands
We can't move on from the past until we accept it and let it go
On our own Carving out these paths
We are forging our own way forward
Hoping that they last
And praying our direction leads us to long-term success
Lyrics © ANGRY MOB MUSIC LLC
Written by: TRENTON JAMES WHEELER, JENNY MOSCOSO, AARON DAVID STONER, CHRIS S EMMELBECK, NATHAN JAMES ALLEN
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Plastic
This song is seriously so amazing.
The lyrics are so genuine and human, the soundscapes are fluid and familiar to every person on earth, I can't get over how good this is
Dwindle
This is one of my favorite songs to belt out while driving. :D