The group was initially formed in 2004 as an aside for Busy Gangnes (from prog-punk experimentalists Wikkid) and Melissa Livaudais (fellow Wikkid and First Nation guitarist)
In 2007, they released Farewell Forest EP and Sinister Militia 12" through the Social Registry label. Followed by Chrome's On It EP and Devil's Trident EPs in 2008.
Their full-length debut Dance Mother was released in spring 2009, produced by TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek.
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I Can't Stand It
Telepathe Lyrics
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stand to watch this
go way down
without ifs
to wait for
our mindslocked in jars
with dyinglines
we’ll makeit forth
you thoughtwe’d sendyou
we couldgo a motel
without our minds
locked up like “svines”/swine(?)
in leitourgia
behind our eyes
from afar
from afar
from afar
we’re
running outof time
we’re
running with our minds
we’re
running outof time
we’re
running with our minds
oh you know we couldbe so much better
oh you know we couldbe so much better
oh you know we couldbe so much better
I can’t
stand to watch this
go way down
without ifs
to wait for
our mindslocked in jars
with dyinglines
we’ll makeit forth
forward ahead
you thoughtwe’d sendyou
we’re
running outof time
we’re
running with our minds
we’re
running outof time
we’re
running with our minds
oh you know we couldbe so much better
oh you know we couldbe so much better
oh you know we couldbe so much better
I can’t
stand to watch this
go way down
without ifs
to wait for
our mindslocked in jars
with dyinglines
we’ll makeit forth
forward ahead
we thoughtwe’d sendyou
The lyrics to Telepathe’s song “I Can’t Stand It” paint a vivid picture of a world on the brink of collapse. The singer, whoever that may be, cannot bear to watch the world go down without an effort to save it. They express this sentiment by saying, “I can’t stand to watch this go way down without ifs to wait for.” The ifs here could refer to hope or a plan of action, but regardless, the singer cannot stand the idea of doing nothing while the world crumbles around them.
The mention of “minds locked in jars with dying lines” is a powerful metaphor for the loss of creativity and freedom in a world that is falling apart. The jars in this metaphor could represent the confines of society or even the limitations of one’s own mind. The dying lines could be a reference to fading inspiration or the end of life itself. Despite these struggles, the singer wants to push forward and make it through the tough times, as they say, “we’ll make it forth, forward ahead.”
The repeated line “oh you know we could be so much better” highlights the potential for a brighter future despite the challenges faced in the present. Overall, the lyrics of “I Can’t Stand It” capture a sense of urgency and a desire for change in a world that is in need of saving.
Line by Line Meaning
I can’t stand to watch this
The singer feels overwhelmed and powerless in regards to what is happening.
go way down without ifs
The situation is severe and there is no room for uncertainty or hesitation.
to wait for our minds locked in jars
The singer is trapped in their own thoughts and unable to fully comprehend or act on what is happening around them.
with dying lines we’ll make it forth
Despite the difficulties, the artist is determined to persevere and move forward.
forward ahead you thought we’d send you
There may have been expectations or plans that did not pan out as intended.
we could go a motel without our minds locked up like 'svines'/swine(?)
The singer craves freedom from their own thoughts and the constraints of their current situation.
in leitourgia behind our eyes
There may be hidden or deeper issues that are affecting the singer's mental state.
from afar, from afar, from afar
The distance between the artist and the situation may be causing further feelings of helplessness.
we’re running out of time
The situation is urgent and there may not be much time left to act.
we’re running with our minds
The artist is struggling to keep up mentally with the demands of the situation.
oh you know we could be so much better
The singer believes that things could be improved and is looking for hope in a seemingly hopeless situation.
Writer(s): Melissa Grace Livaudais, Elisabeth Louise Gangnes
Contributed by Caleb R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@krock4ine
I can't
Stand to watch this
Go way down
Without ifs
To wait for
Our mindslocked in jars
With dyinglines
We'll makeit forth
Forward ahead
You thoughtwe'd sendyou
We couldgo a motel
Without our minds
Locked up like "svines"/swine(?)
In leitourgia
Behind our eyes
From afar
From afar
From afar
We're
Running outof time
We're
Running with our minds
We're
Running outof time
We're
Running with our minds
Oh you know we couldbe so much better
Oh you know we couldbe so much better
Oh you know we couldbe so much better
I can't
Stand to watch this
Go way down
Without ifs
To wait for
Our mindslocked in jars
With dyinglines
We'll makeit forth
Forward ahead
You thoughtwe'd sendyou
We're
Running outof time
We're
Running with our minds
We're
Running outof time
We're
Running with our minds
Oh you know we couldbe so much better
Oh you know we couldbe so much better
Oh you know we couldbe so much better
I can't
Stand to watch this
Go way down
Without ifs
To wait for
Our mindslocked in jars
With dyinglines
We'll makeit forth
Forward ahead
We thoughtwe'd sendyou
@mariea_sc
It’s 23 now, I listened to this song on repeat back when I was 14, I always come back to it for nostalgia. Thank you for this masterpiece.
@Jrako47
This song played when I was in the back of my jeep with my girlfriend who would become my fiancée later on in life. We weren't making love or anything it was like teenage love where we would make out and make promises that we would be together forever. We aren't together anymore and I miss her from time to time. I hope she's okay. But anyway, this song gives me some good vibes
@jgmartinezmd6867
what a good band.
@Akatosh86
Reminds me of my crush from long time ago - 2009, to be precise. It was more like something between actual love and a crush but never meant to happen. So, when I hear this, I remember that time anf that fire. Killer song
@MoonAlongMyHead
This is too much for me. It makes me feel I can forgive-- something. I can't explain it. It makes me feel calm as well. I'm glad that there are things like this song in this world.
@markalexander9396
there was an earlier version that may or may not have been up on Myspace. Vocals were pretty much the same, but it had this wash of guitar that I like better than this final cut. Still... gorgeous.
@whatsupadri
I demanded this song to play for my quinceañera waltz instead of the traditional Mexican vals song, I'm 23 now and I have no regrets about it ! Anyways, I obviously still listen to this song and we're in 2022
@sonny5082
this makes me think of my early childhood so much
@charliez077
I don't know how much job David Sitek did here but I can certainly hear him! fantastic, beaming track.
@imjesssi2182
Took me two days to find this song
had no idea what the lyrics were but thank god i found it lol
reminds me of my high school days walking home high 😭