Members:
-Eli (cello)
-Scott (bass)
-Robert (violin/guitar)
-Jay (percussion)
-Adam (aux percussion)
-Andrew (guitar/piano)
II
Sparrows Swarm and Sing Lyrics
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Can you feel, can you feel that?
Hey
Can you feel, can you feel that?
Hey
Can you feel, can you feel that?
Hey
Can you feel that? Can you feel that? Yeah
Something in the air that wasn't there
At least it wasn't 'til I was aware
How do you discover what was under chairs that you never use
Until your shoes begin to bruise and you could use a new pair?
Neglected until I was affected by another's fears
If you're respected, it's expected that you choose
A side to stand on or stand by, but we did not prepare
So we lose for tryna care
Hey
Can you feel, can you feel that?
Hey
Can you feel, can you feel that?
Hey
Can you feel, can you feel that?
Hey
Can you feel that? Can you feel that?
Much is said in silence
In my head, I'm hiding
Mislead by what I'm fed, I'm slidin'
To myself, I'm lying, can't participate in private
Learn to listen to the feeling even if it's quiet
Joy is a villain if it's poised against another's cryin'
Ignorance is when you don't deny it
To be complacent in the road to triumph
Never minding that the bricks were laid to squish a rising
We feel the bumps of disregard in chariots we climb in
If I'm driving, I forget I'm blinded
Nothing's said, but all is felt along the cliffs of Zion
Hey
Can you feel, can you feel that?
Hey
Can you feel, can you feel that?
Hey
Can you feel, can you feel that?
Hey
Can you feel that? Can you feel that? Yeah
The song "II" by Sparrows Swarm and Sing is a reflective piece that portrays the feeling of being affected by someone else's fears and the impact it has on personal growth. The repetitive question "Hey, can you feel that?" is a call to action, an invitation for the listener to pay attention to the subtle signs of neglect and disregard in their surroundings. The opening line "something in the air that wasn't there" refers to the intangible feeling of a shift in the environment that is hard to pinpoint until it is acknowledged. The following line, "at least it wasn't 'til I was aware," highlights that noticing and understanding the signs around us is crucial to our own sense of wellbeing and awareness.
The second verse delves deeper into the personal struggle with self-deception and the need to listen to one's feelings, even if they are uncomfortable. The line "mislead by what I'm fed, I'm slidin'" refers to the difficulty of differentiating between external influences and one's own inner voice. The juxtaposition of joy and villain portrays the idea that personal growth may cause discomfort for others. The line "never minding that the bricks were laid to squish a rising" indicates that the path to self-awareness requires overcoming obstacles that are put in place to maintain the status quo.
Overall, the song is a contemplative piece that encourages the listener to be alert to the subtle signs of neglect and to trust their internal voice. It is a reminder to be mindful of the world around us and to be prepared to face discomfort in the pursuit of personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
Asking for attention
Can you feel, can you feel that?
Questioning if the listener can perceive a certain sensation
Something in the air that wasn't there
Noticing a change in the environment
At least it wasn't 'til I was aware
Realizing the change was previously unnoticed
How do you discover what was under chairs that you never use
Questioning how to find something that was previously neglected
Until your shoes begin to bruise and you could use a new pair?
Indicating that the neglect has caused damage
Neglected until I was affected by another's fears
Acknowledging that someone else's emotions have drawn attention to the neglect
If you're respected, it's expected that you choose
Highlighting pressure to take a stance when others hold you in high regard
A side to stand on or stand by, but we did not prepare
Suggesting unpreparedness for making a choice or standing up for something
So we lose for tryna care
Implying that caring can lead to negative consequences
Much is said in silence
Noting that silence can speak volumes
In my head, I'm hiding
Describing internal struggle or conflict
Mislead by what I'm fed, I'm slidin'
Feeling deceived or manipulated by external sources
To myself, I'm lying, can't participate in private
Admitting to inner dishonesty and disengagement
Learn to listen to the feeling even if it's quiet
Encouraging introspection and noticing subtle emotions
Joy is a villain if it's poised against another's cryin'
Suggesting that happiness can be inappropriate in the face of others' suffering
Ignorance is when you don't deny it
Defining ignorance as not denying wrongdoing or injustice
To be complacent in the road to triumph
Opposing the idea that complacency can lead to success
Never minding that the bricks were laid to squish a rising
Acknowledging that adversity can be intentional and aimed at stopping progress
We feel the bumps of disregard in chariots we climb in
Noting that systemic issues affect even those who are succeeding within them
If I'm driving, I forget I'm blinded
Realizing that it's easy to ignore the flaws of the system when you're benefiting from it
Nothing's said, but all is felt along the cliffs of Zion
Describing an emotionally charged but unspoken situation
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tim van Berkestijn, Amir Mohamed
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@oscarkoxkorron9965
I didnt know this band...nice music...thanks 8-)
@alexxweihrich7740
My friend found this as a CD and the "box" was wooden and we were all confused on what it was, but it was good! It was creepy because we had no idea what it was at first, but it was really cool!