The band name is a mix between 'telescope' and 'hope.' It means looking to the hope in the distance and drawing it near.
Backwards
Telehope Lyrics
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And saw reflections of me?
Would it want to be myself anymore?
What if my heart, it could see?
Sometimes life's backwards
Sometimes life's backwards
The technicolor past set in stone
Would it want to join my life again?
Or would it rather stay trapped in time alone?
Sometimes life's backwards (woah)
Sometimes life's backwards
Sometimes life's backwards (woah)
Sometimes life's backwards
Your shadow's not for certain
Your picture can always change
The lyrics to Telehope's song "Backwards" touch on the theme of introspection and self-reflection. The opening lines "What if my shadow turned around? And saw reflections of me?" suggest a desire to truly know oneself and examine one's actions from a new perspective. The lyrics go on to ask if the heart could see itself, would it still want to be the same person it currently is. This can be interpreted as an exploration of personal growth and the possibility of change.
The chorus continually repeats the line "sometimes life's backwards," emphasizing that while we may try to move forward and progress, there are times when we feel as though we are moving in the opposite direction. The lyrics suggest that self-reflection is necessary in order to recognize if we are truly moving forward or if we are just stuck in the same place.
The final lines "Your shadow's not for certain, Your picture can always change" serve as a reminder that we are not defined by our past actions or what others perceive of us. We have the ability to change and grow as individuals and alter the way we are perceived by others.
Overall, "Backwards" is a introspective song that encourages listeners to reflect on their past, present and future selves, and consider the ways we can change and grow.
Line by Line Meaning
What if my shadow turned around?
Wondering if the symbol that follows me would be interested in seeing my true self if it could.
And saw reflections of me?
If my shadow could reflect and display who I really am.
Would it want to be myself anymore?
Is there a chance that my shadow could want to separate our ways?
What if my heart, it could see?
What if my emotions could have a better understanding of what's going on around me?
Sometimes life's backwards
Life can feel as if it's going in reverse at times.
Sometimes life's backwards
Life can feel as if it's going in reverse at times.
If the pictures of me could see who I am
If the photographs of myself had the potential to see the true me.
The technicolor past set in stone
The colorful details of my past forever etched in history.
Would it want to join my life again?
Would my past have the desire to re-enter my present life?
Or would it rather stay trapped in time alone?
Would my past rather remain in its own time, never to be integrated into the present again?
Sometimes life's backwards (woah)
Life can feel as if it's going in reverse at times.
Sometimes life's backwards
Life can feel as if it's going in reverse at times.
Sometimes life's backwards (woah)
Life can feel as if it's going in reverse at times.
Sometimes life's backwards
Life can feel as if it's going in reverse at times.
Your shadow's not for certain
My shadow is not always a reliable symbol of who I am.
Your picture can always change
The imagery of my past can be altered and is not always an accurate representation of my identity.
Contributed by Grace R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.