Goodness Gracious is a self-produced affair, written, recorded and mixed by Sowersby in his home studio before being mastered by John Lee (Laura Jean, Lost Animal, Totally Mild) at Phaedra Studios. Sonically, Goodness Gracious trades in Wonderer’s experimental headphone psychedelia for something at once more intimate and expansive, full to the brim with chiming guitars, glittering loops and warped, cinematic strings.
Sowersby says of Goodness Gracious: “I began working on this album in an exploratory way, recording for recording’s sake until an album began to naturally take form. Along the way I found some sounds that it feels like I’ve been hearing in my head for years. The result is 11 songs that document a period of change, about what we look to for guidance, comfort and stability in uncertain times”
Infinity + 1
Sunbeam Sound Machine Lyrics
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Where is your sense of wonder
Cos I can't bear to think that you can't
Bear to live in a world you've made beautiful
I know what you're thinking
I'll never know what you're thinking
But the signs that I get say they'll be
It's a nuclear feeling
Your heart's full to bursting
It's the feeling of knowing
That the world's such a beautiful place
And the way that you're feeling
Is the way you'll be seeing
And wherever you go now
The world's such a beautiful place
In "Infinity + 1" by Sunbeam Sound Machine, the lyrics convey a sense of concern and hope for someone who seems to have lost their sense of wonder and appreciation for the beauty in the world they have created. The first verse poses the question of whether this person has been influenced or influenced negatively by others, which has led to them losing their sense of wonder. The singer expresses their inability to bear the thought that this person may no longer find beauty in their own world.
The second verse acknowledges the uncertainty of understanding what the person is truly thinking, but the signs the singer receives suggest that things will improve and the world will become even more beautiful. This could imply that the person might regain their sense of wonder and appreciation for the world around them.
The chorus introduces the idea of a "nuclear feeling." This powerful, overwhelming sensation represents the person's heart being full to bursting, possibly with feelings of inspiration and a renewed sense of wonder. It is a feeling of knowing that the world is inherently beautiful and full of potential.
The final verse asserts that the way this person feels now will shape their perception of the world in the future. It suggests a shift in their perspective, where they will start seeing the world as a beautiful place again. The lyrics imply that wherever this person goes, they will find beauty and wonder in their surroundings.
Overall, "Infinity + 1" explores themes of lost wonder, potential reawakening, and the inherent beauty of the world. It serves as a reminder to appreciate and find beauty in the world we live in, even during times of doubt or uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Have they taken you under
Have they influenced or manipulated you
Where is your sense of wonder
Why have you lost your curiosity and appreciation
Cos I can't bear to think that you can't
Because I cannot accept the idea that you are unable to
Bear to live in a world you've made beautiful
Endure living in a world that you have created as beautiful
I know what you're thinking
I understand your thoughts
I'll never know what you're thinking
Despite my understanding, I will never truly know your thoughts
But the signs that I get say they'll be
However, the indications I receive suggest that they will become
Better yet and the world will be beautiful
Even more improved, and the world will be even more beautiful
It's a nuclear feeling
It's an intense, explosive sensation
Your heart's full to bursting
Your heart is overflowing, on the verge of bursting
It's the feeling of knowing
It's the sensation of understanding
That the world's such a beautiful place
That the world is indeed an incredibly beautiful place
And the way that you're feeling
And how you perceive and experience emotions
Is the way you'll be seeing
Determines your perspective
And wherever you go now
And regardless of your current location
The world's such a beautiful place
The world remains a stunningly beautiful place
Contributed by Aiden V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.