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.
Thoughts
Spock's Beard Lyrics
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Thoughts are coming
Thoughts are screaming
Thoughts keep coming
Thoughts are coming
Thoughts are coming down
Thoughts are thinking; Thunk from knowing
Thoughts forever keep me going down
I thought my time was almost done
I thought I knew which way to run
I thought of how this began
I thought of where to go for lunch
I thought I'd give her what she wants
I thought the dream makes the man
Bats are crawling on my skin
I hear blood-letting thoughts beginning now
The more I try to not give in
The more I think my thoughts are winning now
Thoughts are thinking
Thoughts are coming
Thoughts are screaming
Thoughts keep coming
Thoughts are coming
Thoughts are coming down
I thought oh man, this gig is long
I thought my drink was much too strong
I thought he spoke much too fast
I thought they make me sick
I thought please death come quick
I thought it's too good too last
Our eyes are one; I tunnel in
I hear pathetic thoughts beginning now
Thoughts are thinking
Thoughts are coming
Thoughts are screaming
Thoughts keep coming
The more I try to not give in
The more I think my thoughts are winning now
Thoughts are thinking
Thoughts are coming
Thoughts are screaming
Thoughts keep coming
Thoughts are coming
Thoughts are coming down
Thoughts are thinking; Thunk from knowing
Thoughts repeating; Harm is showing
Thoughts forever keep me going down
Thoughts are like black ravens in the sky
Thoughts will be forever floating by...
Why?...
I thought at last my love at last!
I thought let's go out and get trashed
I thought let's break what we planned
I thought we punish for the crime
I thought we're running out of time
I thought the dream makes the man
Bats are crawling on my skin
I hear blood-letting thoughts beginning now
Thoughts are thinking
Thoughts are coming
Thoughts are screaming
Thoughts keep coming
Thoughts are coming
Thoughts are coming down
Thoughts are thinking; Thunk from knowing
Thoughts repeating; Harm is showing
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Thoughts are screaming; Thoughts are coming
Thoughts forever will keep COMING
The lyrics of Spock's Beard's song Thoughts evoke the feeling of being trapped inside one's own mind, with thoughts rapidly spiraling out of control until they become overwhelming. The repetition of "thoughts are coming" and "thoughts are screaming" creates a sense of desperation and urgency, while the line "thoughts forever keep me going down" suggests a sense of hopelessness and despair.
Throughout the song, the singer's thoughts take on a variety of forms, ranging from mundane ("I thought of where to go for lunch") to disturbing ("bats are crawling on my skin") to nonsensical ("nwod gniog em peek reverof sthguohT"). The repetition of the phrase "I thought" highlights the incessant nature of these thoughts, which continue to plague the singer despite their best efforts to control them.
Overall, Thoughts is a haunting portrayal of the power of the human mind and the struggles that can arise when our thoughts become uncontrollable.
Line by Line Meaning
Thoughts are thinking
The thinking process leads to more thinking
Thoughts are coming
New thoughts arrive and never stop
Thoughts are screaming
Some thoughts can be distressing or overwhelming
Thoughts keep coming
Thoughts are constant and unrelenting
Thoughts are coming down
Thoughts are like rain in their intensity and frequency
I thought my time was almost done
I believed that it was almost time for me to cease existing
I thought I knew which way to run
I believed I had the right answer or solution
I thought of how this began
I recalled the origin or starting point of something
I thought of where to go for lunch
I considered various options for my next meal
I thought I'd give her what she wants
I planned to provide her with what she desired
I thought the dream makes the man
I believed that aspirations or visions shape an individual's character
Bats are crawling on my skin
My body experiences a physical sensation of fear or anxiety
I hear blood-letting thoughts beginning now
Aggressive or violent thoughts are entering my mind
The more I try to not give in
Resisting the thoughts only increases their power
Thoughts are thinking
The thinking process leads to more thinking
Thoughts are coming
New thoughts are unrelenting and ever-present
Thoughts are screaming
Some thoughts can be overwhelming or distressing
The more I think my thoughts are winning now
The constant barrage of thoughts is becoming too much to handle
Our eyes are one; I tunnel in
We share a connection or an understanding that allows me to delve deeper into my own mind
I hear pathetic thoughts beginning now
I am aware of and can recognize negative or self-depreciating thoughts
Thoughts are thinking
The thinking process leads to more thinking
Thoughts are coming
New thoughts are unrelenting and ever-present
Thoughts are screaming
Some thoughts can be overwhelming or distressing
Thoughts keep coming
The thinking process is a never-ending cycle
I thought at last my love at last!
I was happy to find love after searching for so long
I thought let's go out and get trashed
I suggested an evening of heavy drinking and partying
I thought we punish for the crime
I believed in the idea of justice and retribution for wrongdoing
Thoughts are like black ravens in the sky
Thoughts can be dark, ominous or foreboding
Thoughts will be forever floating by...
Thoughts will always be present as long as there is human consciousness
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Thoughts of forethought keep me going down
Thoughts forever will keep COMING
The thinking process never stops and new thoughts continuously emerge
Thoughts repeating; Harm is showing
Negative thoughts can become repetitive and harmful over time
Thoughts are thinking; Thunk from knowing
More thoughts arise out of previous thoughts based on past experiences and knowledge
Thoughts are coming down
Intense or heavy thoughts can be like a burden weighing one down
Thoughts keep coming
The thinking process is a continued and inexhaustible cycle
Thoughts are screaming
Emotions associated with thoughts can be intense and distressing
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: NEAL MORSE
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@naudio1806
it makes me sad to see no comments since this song it's just literally how it feels to have an overactive brain and paranoia, 10/10 thank you spocks beard
@mischugee
A Modern Gentle Giant. The vocals are really great. The beginning is really cool.
@andrejz8954
Thx for the upload!
@synen
Beatles / Gentle Giant synergy.
@spocksbeardofficial
Momentum (2012)
@DarioDNA1
I love the band but........did they have the necessity to make a "Gentle Giant Clone song?" I think the band has such a lot of talent and there's no necesity to do that kind of thing! You can be influenced but other thing is copy! This song is, in my opinion, a "Gentle Giant" copy
@reducecotwo
A tribute to Gentle Giant.
@docgreenscenes3098
Apart from the vocal harmonies the song has little to do with GG. It was done as a tribute and is an excellent song. Much better to do an original than just cover a GG tune
@user-tr3st4ms9g
Its a tribute you freaking idiot 🙄