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
Gotta Get It Right Now
Telekinesis Lyrics
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Ba-ra-ra, ba-ra-ra, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba, ba-ra, ba-ra
Ba-ra-ra, ba-ra-ra, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
I always do what I am told
Jesus Christ, I'm gettin' old
And I gotta get it right now
All my friends are so locked down and
I'm tryin' screwin' around
And I gotta get it right now
I gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
Ba-ba-ba-ba, ba-ra, ba-ra
Ba-ra-ra, ba-ra-ra, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba, ba-ra, ba-ra
Ba-ra-ra, ba-ra-ra, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
I got visions I can't see
Country houses in one way streets
I gotta get it right now
I gotta get it right now
Sometimes this feels like a dream
Without the you, without the me
And I gotta get it right now
I gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
I gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
I gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
I gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
I gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
It's alright if it means nothing
'Cause it meant something anyway
It's alright if it means nothing
'Cause it meant something anyway
It's alright if it means nothing
'Cause it meant something
The opening repetitive ba-ba-ba-ba melody sets the tone for the song, and the lyrics which follow describe the frustration of feeling stuck and wanting to break free from the mundane routine of life. The singer is feeling the pressure of conforming to societal norms and getting older. The use of the name Jesus Christ suggests a feeling of desperation in the singer's desire to shake things up and break free from expectations.
The first verse talks about how the singer feels like he is the only one who is not following the path which his friends have taken. He acknowledges that his friends are "locked down" while he is still "screwing around" trying to figure out what he wants out of life. The chorus repeats "gotta get it right now" emphasising the sense of urgency felt by the singer. The repetition and urgency in this song demonstrate the singer's longing to leave his old life behind and start anew, even if that means going into uncharted territory.
The second verse describes the singer's vision of a future he desires, which at the moment feels unattainable. The lines "country houses on one-way streets" suggest that he wants something unique and different from what others have. The singer feels a sense of regret as he considers how a relationship which has been special is in danger of falling apart as he tackles the new journey.
The outro of the song repeats the phrase "It's alright if it means nothing cause it meant something anyway," with the singer accepting that breaking free of his former life will still have value even if the meaning is unknown. This repetitive chorus can be seen as the climax of the song, and the singer seems to accept that he needs to just go for it and pursue his dreams no matter what the outcome may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Ba-ba-ba-ba, ba-ra, ba-ra
Nonverbal sounds used as an intro to the song
Ba-ra-ra, ba-ra-ra, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra-ba
More nonverbal sounds used to build up the intro
I always do what I am told
The singer is obedient and follows instructions from others
Jesus Christ, I'm gettin' old
The singer is feeling old and possibly regrets their past decisions
And I gotta get it right now
The singer feels a sense of urgency to accomplish something as soon as possible
All my friends are so locked down
The singer's friends are settled in their lives and not open to new experiences
And I'm tryin' screwin' around
The singer is attempting to have fun and live life to the fullest
Gotta get it right now
Reinforces the singer's urgency to achieve their goal
I got visions I can't see
The singer has aspirations they are unable to visualize
Country houses in one way streets
The singer's aspirations may seem contradictory or impractical
Sometimes this feels like a dream
The singer's life can feel unreal or surreal at times
Without the you, without the me
Life may feel incomplete without certain people, including the singer
Gotta get it right now
Reiterates the singer's sense of urgency
It's alright if it means nothing
Success or accomplishment may not have a deeper meaning, but that's okay
'Cause it meant something anyway
The journey or process still had significance even if the end result didn't
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MICHAEL LERNER, CHRISTOPHER WALLA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Juan Pablo Fernández
Ba-ba-ba-ba, ba-ra, ba-ra
Ba-ra-ra, ba-ra-ra, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba, ba-ra, ba-ra
Ba-ra-ra, ba-ra-ra, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
I always do what I am told
Jesus Christ, I'm gettin' old
And I gotta get it right now
I gotta get it right now
All my friends are so locked down and
I'm tryin' screwin' around
And I gotta get it right now
I gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
Ba-ba-ba-ba, ba-ra, ba-ra
Ba-ra-ra, ba-ra-ra, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba, ba-ra, ba-ra
Ba-ra-ra, ba-ra-ra, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
I got visions I can't see
Country houses in one way streets
I gotta get it right now
I gotta get it right now
Sometimes this feels like a dream
Without the you, without the me
And I gotta get it right now
I gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
I gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
I gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
I gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
I gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
Gotta get it right now
It's alright if it means nothing
'Cause it meant something anyway
It's alright if it means nothing
'Cause it meant something anyway
It's alright if it means nothing
'Cause it meant something
Daniel Crespin
Que disco carajo !!!que buenos son !!!!
Ramon Garcia
Estaba esperando un comentario en español, por que esta canción no es interpretada en vivo?
Melanie St Hilaire
Love this song!
mike lacroix
these guys are Amazing :)
Vinicius
more people should listen to this
cessitar
que buena musicaaaaaaaaaaa
Richie Wang
Just finished watching the movie..! WOWWWWWWW SUCH A FEEL GOOD MOVIE. Summer, sex, life, beaches!!!!!!
mansted100
very very nice. Simple Fun Exciting Uplifting...and yes im gonna get it right now! Rock on!
Heynando
definitely definitely a fucking awesome movie. there's love on it. A Good Old Fashioned Orgy. You there, watch it!
Beatrice Kungu
I first heard this song in that one commercial and that's how I like it