Transmission
TEA PARTY Lyrics
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We're shattered by life's soft deceit
Enslaved to our thoughts by our reason
Refusing to walk with the weak
Betrayed by the past's desolation
We slept listless nights by the shore
Searching for signs of salvation
Tell me what I have when it all slips away
Tell me what I see when the light fades away
Tell me what I hold in the palm of my hand
Tell me what I feel because I'm trying
To understand
I'm sending transmission
Confused by the weight of our virtue
We follow the paths of the slain
In silence we walk through these shadows
Embracing the pleasures of pain
Once again
, TEA PARTY's song Transmission delves into the complexities of the human condition. The opening lines describe a sense of apprehension towards the unknown, as the distance holds the potential for danger or harm. This fear is compounded by the realization that life can be deceivingly gentle, leading one to let their guard down just long enough to be shattered by what lies ahead. Despite this internal struggle, the lyrics suggest that reason has enslaved people to their own thoughts, making it difficult to relate or empathize with those they perceive as weak. The past serves as a haunting reminder of loss and devastation, and those who have suffered from it are left listless and desperate for signs of hope.
As the song progresses, the lyrics explore the idea of confusion in the face of virtue. People are compelled to follow in the footsteps of those who have suffered or sacrificed, but often feel lost or uncertain in doing so. The final lines suggest a willingness to confront these darker thoughts head-on, embracing pain and walking through shadows in hopes of understanding the complexities of one's own emotions. The repeated refrain of "sending transmission" may signify a yearning for connection, a desire to share one's innermost struggles with others in order to make sense of them.
Line by Line Meaning
We fear what we see in the distance
We are anxious about what we cannot clearly perceive.
We're shattered by life's soft deceit
We are broken by the constant lies and illusions that life presents us with.
Enslaved to our thoughts by our reason
Our logic and rationality has taken control of us, leaving us bound by our own minds.
Refusing to walk with the weak
We reject the idea of supporting or collaborating with those we view as inferior or vulnerable.
Betrayed by the past's desolation
We have been let down and wounded by the harsh nature of our past experiences.
We slept listless nights by the shore
We have suffered in despair, feeling restless and unfulfilled as we wait for a sign of hope and purpose.
Searching for signs of salvation
We long for a sign or guidance that will relieve us from our misery and give meaning to our existence.
Hoping to find something more
We yearn for something beyond the mundane and ordinary, something that will fulfill our deepest desires.
Tell me what I have when it all slips away
We are questioning what we truly possess when we lose everything we hold dear.
Tell me what I see when the light fades away
We are questioning what we are left with when everything that used to illuminate our lives disappears.
Tell me what I hold in the palm of my hand
We are seeking to understand what we truly possess and are responsible for in our lives.
Tell me what I feel because I'm trying to understand
We are trying to grasp the true nature of our emotions and feelings to make sense of ourselves and our experiences.
I'm sending transmission
We are trying to communicate our thoughts and emotions, to find someone who can understand and connect with us.
Confused by the weight of our virtue
We are uncertain and overwhelmed by the burden of our beliefs and principles that we hold dear.
We follow the paths of the slain
We emulate and mirror the decisions and actions of those who have suffered and lost before us.
In silence we walk through these shadows
We move forward through the darkness and uncertainty of life without any sense of direction or purpose, with no voice to guide us.
Embracing the pleasures of pain
We accept the idea of gratification through suffering, finding pleasure in the experience of pain.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JEFF BURROWS, JEFFREY JOHN BURROWS, JEFFREY SCOTT MARTIN, STUART CHATWOOD
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Lone Ranger
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ZarathustrasCrown
This album had a few gems on it, this one, Emerald and Psychopomp too were always big favorites of mine. I remember an interview with Jeff talking about this and I guess he ran into the room with the other guys basically with all the ambient noise in the background with no instruments yet ranting about how he "could hear it all"...they apparently looked at him like he was nuts :)
MisterSausage
Best song on an album full of great songs.
Babylon Central
@Red21Viper Same! Splendour Solis, Edges of Twilight and Transmission the big three that represent The Tea Party for me.
Red21Viper
MisterSausage1 My fave Tea Party album
Sanity Theorist
In all of my years, I never thought I'd hear hard rock injected into Nanocult style ethnic influences. Even after being a fan for 2 1/2 years, they have surprises...amazing!
Stefan Rheaume
anyone else hyped to hear this again on their anniversary tour? :)
Red21Viper
Stefan Rheaume i am so jealous of u guys
doubleplay1919
best song on the album i believe
Shawn Murphy
Dark album... but their best by far.