Spock's Beard play a brand of progressive rock with pop music leanings, drawing much influence from Genesis and the Beatles. They are also well known for their intricate multi-part vocal harmonies and use of counterpoint much in the vein of Gentle Giant. They've released records like the acclaimed The Kindness of Strangers and V before releasing the epic concept album Snow, which also marked the departure of leader and main composer Neal Morse for a solo career as a Christian artist.
After the departure of Neal Morse, the frontman role was taken on by Nick D'Virgilio. The 'new' lineup has released four more studio albums: Feel Euphoria, Octane, Spock's Beard and X.
On tour, the band is supported by drummer Jimmy Keegan, leading to occasional drum duets/duels between him and Nick D'Virgilio (which can be compared to Phil Collins and Chester Thompson at Genesis concerts; drummer Collins also took the lead singer role, after original frontman Peter Gabriel left the band).
On November 21, 2011 news was announced that Nick D'Virgilio would discontinue working with the band (due to his work commitments with "Cirque du soleil"), with Ted Leonard (former Enchant and Thought Chamber) replacing him on vocals and former tour drummer Jimmy Keegan replacing him on drums permanently.
The band was named for the Star Trek episode "Mirror, Mirror," where the crew enters a parallel universe in which the parallel Mr. Spock is differentiated by his beard.
Strange World
Spock's Beard Lyrics
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Sunday morning ten o'clock
It's a very strange world
In a very strange time
Jimmy makes a handsome living
Juggling weapons in the park
It's a very strange world
And so it goes slowly down the road
And so I say - I got no friends today
The bomber got his manifesto
Published in the New York Times
It's a very strange world
Got some interesting minds
Advertising pays more than a lot
While the teacher's selling pies in the parking lot
It's a very strange world
With some well hidden crimes
I didn't know life could get so cold
I didn't see - I thought they were all like me
It's a very strange world
But I think I like it
I didn't know life could get so cold
I didn't see - I thought they were all like me
And so it goes slowly down the road
And so I say - I got no friends today
Mary went to Face The Nation
Sunday morning ten o'clock
It's a very strange time
In a very strange world
The lyrics to Spock's Beard's song Strange World address the many confusing and sometimes distressing aspects of our modern world. Mary appearing on Face The Nation on a Sunday morning indicates that the song is addressing current events via the news media. The lyrics then reference Jimmy, who juggles weapons in the park and likely represents people who engage in strange or dangerous activities for pay. These two characters are used to emphasize that the world has changed and become a very strange place where even the most mundane things are happening in strange ways.
The next verse of the song speaks to the troubling nature of modern society. The bomber mentioned in the song is a clear reference to the many mass shootings and acts of terrorism that have occurred in recent years, with even the most disturbed individuals able to have their manifestos published in the media. The reality of the world is contrasted against the growing prosperity of advertising, further highlighting how so much of what makes up our current reality is hard to understand. The song's chorus repeats twice, with the phrase "I got no friends today" possibly representing the feeling of isolation or loneliness that can arise when trying to navigate through difficult times like these.
Spock's Beard's Strange World is a song that encapsulates the complex landscape of the modern world. Through its lyrics, we see that the world has become an increasingly difficult and confusing place to navigate. From mass shootings to advertising, a growing sense of isolation and loneliness is creeping into our lives. Yet even with all these challenges, it is clear that there is still hope for us to find our way through it all.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary was on Face The Nation
Mary appeared on a television broadcast called Face The Nation
Sunday morning ten o'clock
The specific time when the broadcast occurred
It's a very strange world
The world is a peculiar and unusual place
In a very strange time
Currently, society is in a peculiar and unusual era
Jimmy makes a handsome living
Jimmy earns a lot of money
Juggling weapons in the park
Jimmy performs a dangerous activity in a public area
And so it goes slowly down the road
Life moves forward slowly and inevitably
And so I say - I got no friends today
The artist currently has no friends
The bomber got his manifesto
A person who attacked others has written a declaration of beliefs
Published in the New York Times
The declaration was printed in a popular newspaper
Got some interesting minds
There are some people with peculiar and thought-provoking ideas
Advertising pays more than a lot
Advertisements earn a significant amount of money
While the teacher's selling pies in the parking lot
The educator has to sell pies for additional income
With some well hidden crimes
Certain illegal activities are concealed from public knowledge
I didn't know life could get so cold
The singer was unaware that life could be so cruel
I didn't see - I thought they were all like me
The artist was naive and assumed everyone thought like them
It's a very strange world
The world continues to be peculiar and unusual
But I think I like it
Despite its oddities, the singer has grown to enjoy the world
Mary went to Face The Nation
Mary made an appearance on the same television broadcast
Sunday morning ten o'clock
The specific time for Mary's appearance
It's a very strange time
Society continues to be in a peculiar era
In a very strange world
The world remains peculiar and unusual
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: J. Cyrka, T. Bricheno
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Manny Ruiz
It's melodic, Beatle-esque prog. Love it.
Mike Hingston
Strange World is Perfect Music! top notch singing and musicianship
Keith 1966
Great song!
Tiago Patula
my favourite intro till 0:35 !!
philippe lallemand
C’est in my phone comme sonnerie
bluestripedtiger
Brilliant.
Paul Jaeb
Kick
Alex Carney
This is big pp
123612100
Yeah, it rules 😎