Based in Seattle, Lerner handled most of the instrumental duties on his band's debut, Telekinesis!, which was produced by Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla and released in spring 2009. Telekinesis then launched a tour in support of the record, with auxiliary members Chris Staples, David Broecker, and Jonie Broecker filling out the lineup. On the 2010 EP Parallel Seismic Conspiracies, Lerner took over production duties, but for his next full LP, 12 Desperate Straight Lines, he was back to working with Walla. For the tour that accompanied the release, Lerner formed a new band with Jason Narducy on bass and Cody Votolato on guitar. Lerner's third outing under the Telekinesis moniker, 2013's Dormarion, found the one-man band enlisting the help of Spoon drummer/producer Jim Eno.
Lerner spent the next two years immersing himself in the world of vintage synths and keyboards in anticipation of the band's retro synth pop-heavy fourth studio album, Ad Infinitum, which dropped in September 2015. Lerner struck a balance between the clean electronic textures of Ad Infinitum and the more organic approach of his earlier work on the album Effluxion, released in February 2019.
Biography by Andrew Leahey
Ghosts and Creatures
Telekinesis Lyrics
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Full of ghost and creatures within our hearts
A ship I wanna see
Because I'm waiting on the spot
And as we electrify
The lightening does it for our hearts
Like ships are lonely seen
Cut down and after that.
And I don't even know
Back down to get together
Who wants to surprise
Wake up, we need another one!
Yes, I need a friend
Seeing things in black and white again
A man only seen
Cut down in Netherlands.
Hook:(x4)
And I don't even know
Back down to get together
Who wants to surprise
Wake up, we need another one!
The lyrics of Telekinesis's song "Ghosts and Creatures" seem to be about the feeling of being lost, alone, and disconnected from others while experiencing strange, unsettling emotions. There is a sense of longing and anticipation for something that is not yet known, represented by the imagery of a ship (a symbol of journeys and exploration). The line "full of ghosts and creatures within our hearts" suggests that these emotions come from within us and are largely unexplained, possibly linked to past traumas or memories.
The second verse mentions "electrify" and "lightning," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the sudden, intense sensations that can come with anxiety, fear, or love. The reference to "ships" again reinforces the idea of being adrift, with no clear direction or purpose. The lyrics also mention a man being "cut down in Netherlands," which adds a layer of sadness and loss to the overall mood of the song. The repeated chorus, with its call to "wake up" and find "another one," implies that the singer is searching for connection and meaning but is struggling to find it.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew from the start
I had an understanding right from the beginning
Full of ghost and creatures within our hearts
We have emotional baggage haunting us
A ship I wanna see
I desire something that feels unattainable
Because I'm waiting on the spot
I am stationary, waiting for something to happen
And as we electrify
As we become excited
The lightening does it for our hearts
The magic and intensity of the moment overpowers us emotionally
Like ships are lonely seen
We can recognize a sense of loneliness in others
Cut down and after that.
Despite this we just continue on with our lives
And I don't even know
I am confused
Back down to get together
Take a step back in order to come together
Who wants to surprise
Who wants to do something unexpected
Wake up, we need another one!
We need something to shake things up and reignite our passion
Yes, I need a friend
I am feeling alone and need someone to confide in
Seeing things in black and white again
I am looking at things very clearly, with no shades of grey
A man only seen
A sense of invisibility or lack of recognition
Cut down in Netherlands.
Anyone or anything can be taken down, even in a place renown for stability
Contributed by Julia N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maurício Alves
Ghosts and Creatures
I knew from the start
Full of ghost and creatures within our hearts
A ship I wanna see
Because I'm waiting on the spot
And as we electrify
The lightening does it for our hearts
Like ships are lonely seen
Cut down and after that
And I don't even know
Back down to get together
Who wants to be surprised
Wake up, we need another one
Yes, I need a friend
Seeing things in black and white again
A man only seen
Cut down in Netherlands
And I don't even know
Back down to get together
Who wants to be surprised
Wake up, we need another one
Allison Oliveira
Trilha sonora de VERDADES SECRETAS \o/. Como pode uma música tão boa ter tão poucos views?
Eu sabia desde o início ♪
Que todos os fantasmas e criaturas estariam dentro de nossos corações
Um barco eu quero ver ♫
Porque eu estou esperando no mesmo lugar
E como nós nos eletrificamos ♬
O relâmpago faz isso em nossos corações
Como os barcos solitários são vistos ♩
Diminuídos e depois disso...
Eu nem sei... ♪ ♫
Se desistimos ou voltamos a ficar juntos
Quem quer surpreender ♩ ♬
Acorde, precisamos um do outro. ♪ ♬
#Telekinesis
Karysia Mendes
Ghosts and Creatures
I knew from the start
Full of ghost and creatures within our hearts
A ship I wanna see
Because I'm waiting on the spot
And as we electrify
The lightening does it for our hearts
Like ships are lonely seen
Cut down and after that
And I don't even know
Back down to get together
Who wants to be surprised
Wake up, we need another one
Yes, I need a friend
Seeing things in black and white again
A man only seen
Cut down in Netherlands
And I don't even know
Back down to get together
Who wants to be surprised
Wake up, we need another one
Adrian Santiago
Só conheci essa preciosidade através de Verdades Secretas, e já se passaram 5 anos e não me canso!
jose ademilton
Eu tbm!! Kkkk
Ricardo Simão
Nossa cara que viagem essa musica. Clipe, a letra melodia. Conheci tb através de Verdades secretas q reprisoy em 2021
Fabio Sousa
@Ingrid Barbieri VS2 tá incrível!
Ingrid Barbieri
@Fabio Sousa já começou e a trilha sonora é tão boa quanto a do 1
Ro Oliveira
Eu também ❤️❤️
Ana Beatriz Dos Santos Leite
alguém em 2020 que conheceu essa música por verdades secretas?
Canal BR
Eu
Edvan Melo
Beatriz, conheci em 2015, na primeira exibição. Apaixonado desde então.
Vinicius Alves
Conheci em 2015, quando passou pela 1º vez <3 Amo dms