Although Shades Apart has not released an album since Sonic Boom, they continue to play live shows on occasion.
Gravity
Shades Apart Lyrics
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Got an uptight downbeat feeling
It's a long way from ok today
Is this a trick - maybe voodoo
I don't stick to the ground like you do
Discriminated, float unweighted, now get me down
Gravity - seems to be malfunctioning
Gravity ' took a holiday
Gravity ' pulls the world away
Up is down - off balance
I've been singled out by science
In suspense, what's the sense in choosing me
Tangled up in g-forces
Why'd I skip my physics courses
Losing grip, I'm slipping toward the sun
You call this fun
Gravity - seems to be malfunctioning
Gravity ' took a holiday
Suddenly, nothing's making sense to me, again
Gravity ' pulls the world away
Everything is synthetic
Light years from copasetic
I lost the laws of effect and cause today-I drift away
Gravity - seems to be malfunctioning
Gravity ' took a holiday
Suddenly, nothing's making sense to me, again
Gravity ' pulls the world away
The lyrics of Shades Apart's song "Gravity" conveys a feeling of being detached, confused, and out of control. The singer wakes up feeling disconnected and is experiencing unusual physical sensations as they are floating away. They lament being different, and how they have no choice in the matter. They are in suspense, questioning why gravity has chosen to malfunction specifically for them. The lyrics also touch on the laws of physics and how they are losing control, slipping towards the sun, and feeling off-balance. The song is a metaphor for feeling like life is out of control, and nothing seems to be making sense.
The chorus emphasizes the confusion and disorientation experienced by the singer. "Gravity seems to be malfunctioning/ Gravity took a holiday/ Suddenly nothing's making sense to me, again/ Gravity pulls the world away" reinforces the feeling of being ungrounded and out of touch with reality. The entire song can be interpreted as a cry for help, as the singer is desperate to get back to earth and feel a sense of normalcy again.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking up on the ceiling
Feeling disoriented, confused, and out of place upon waking up.
Got an uptight downbeat feeling
Feeling anxious and pessimistic, with a negative outlook.
It's a long way from ok today
Things are not going well, and it's going to take a while for them to improve.
Is this a trick - maybe voodoo
Wondering if some sort of supernatural force is causing the disorientation and confusion.
I don't stick to the ground like you do
Feeling disconnected from reality and unable to maintain a sense of groundedness.
Discriminated, float unweighted, now get me down
Feeling unfairly targeted and experiencing weightlessness, and wishing to return to normalcy.
Gravity - seems to be malfunctioning
Feeling as though the natural force that governs objects' behavior is not working as intended.
Gravity ' took a holiday
The force of gravity has seemingly disappeared or stopped functioning.
Suddenly, nothing's making sense to me, again
Feeling increasingly confused and disoriented, with everything appearing nonsensical.
Gravity ' pulls the world away
Without the force of gravity, nothing on Earth remains anchored or tethered, causing a loss of stability and control.
Up is down - off balance
Feeling disoriented due to everything being flipped on its head and being unable to maintain a sense of balance.
I've been singled out by science
Feeling uniquely affected by the laws of the universe and their impact on the world.
In suspense, what's the sense in choosing me
Feeling uncertain about why they were singled out and affected in this way.
Tangled up in g-forces
Experiencing the effects of various gravitational forces, causing disorientation and confusion.
Why'd I skip my physics courses
Regretting not having a better understanding of science and physics to make sense of this situation.
Losing grip, I'm slipping toward the sun
Feeling out of control and helpless, and being pulled toward the center of the solar system.
You call this fun
Expressing disbelief that anyone would find this sort of experience enjoyable.
Everything is synthetic
Feeling like everything is artificial, fake, or not genuine.
Light years from copasetic
Feeling completely out of sync and disconnected from a sense of normalcy or balance.
I lost the laws of effect and cause today-I drift away
Feeling like the basic laws of the universe no longer apply and being pulled further and further away from understanding reality.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WADE ALLEN KIRBY, CAROL ANN BROWN
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