2) Temples is the name under which Avalon Kalin produces spacious house tunes. He previously collaborated with Rafael Fauria under the name of Emotion II Emotion. Avalon has also released music as Polonaise on the L.A. disco/house label 100% Silk.
3) An experimental / drone musician, Kevin Michael Richards, from Denver, Colorado.
4) A psychedelic stoner rock band from Helsinki, Finland.
5) An experimental / instrumental post / math-rock band from Salt Lake City.
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Strange Or Be Forgotten
Temples Lyrics
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It's nothing worth you see
Suddenly appear through the silver limousine
Floating in the air
Guarding into dream
Shadow leave you cracks, growing into me
Is there a part before leave for, call of the night time
I don't know what to take now
I will envy the awkward feeling
That's being in the dead night
Will I ever be something more than
Strange, strange or be forgotten
A state from a past infection
A friend sitting in the illusion and
Be strange, strange or be forgotten
I am living in the past
Future came to me
Caught up in the time listen and then read
Coming to the form
Waiting till you feel
Caught up in the time in a different century
Empyrean, you were lying from the first time
Never you smile, we were lying for the last time
I don't know what to take now
I will envy the awkward feeling
That's being in the dead night
Will I ever be something more than
Strange, strange or be forgotten
A state from a past infection
A friend sitting in the illusion and
Be strange, strange or be forgotten
In Temples' song "Strange Or Be Forgotten," the lyrics seem to be about the fear of being forgotten or left behind in life. The opening lines, "I was looking at the sky, It's nothing worth you see," seem to suggest a feeling of disappointment or unease with the present moment. The mention of a "silver limousine" and something "floating in the air" creates an otherworldly atmosphere, as if the singer is observing something surreal happening before them.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "strange or be forgotten" multiple times, which can be interpreted as a call to individuality and uniqueness. The following lines, "A state from a past infection, A friend sitting in the illusion," suggest that conforming to societal norms or expectations can leave one feeling infected or ill at ease. The lines "I am living in the past, Future came to me" seem to suggest that the singer is stuck in the past and is struggling to move forward.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey a feeling of unease and a desire for individuality in the face of societal pressure. The surreal imagery and repeated refrain create a dreamlike atmosphere that reinforces these themes.
Line by Line Meaning
I was looking at the sky
I was staring up at the sky.
It's nothing worth you see
There was nothing interesting to see.
Suddenly appear through the silver limousine
A silver limousine appeared suddenly.
Floating in the air
The limousine was floating through the air.
Guarding into dream
It seemed like a dream.
Shadow leave you cracks, growing into me
A shadow started to appear and it seemed to be getting bigger.
Is there a part before leave for, call of the night time
Was there a specific time before leaving for the night?
When did the sun is slow dream on, form of the night time
During a slow sunset, did it feel like a dream was forming?
I don't know what to take now
I'm not sure what to do.
I will envy the awkward feeling
I will be jealous of that uncomfortable feeling.
That's being in the dead night
That's what it feels like being in the middle of the night.
Will I ever be something more than
Will I ever be more than what I am now?
Strange, strange or be forgotten
Be different or be forgotten.
A state from a past infection
A condition or situation caused by something in the past.
A friend sitting in the illusion and
A friend who is lost in their own perception of reality.
Be strange, strange or be forgotten
Choose to be different or fade away.
I am living in the past
I am stuck in the past.
Future came to me
I am faced with the future.
Caught up in the time listen and then read
I'm caught up in the time, trying to listen and understand what's happening.
Coming to the form
Taking shape.
Waiting till you feel
Waiting for something to happen.
Caught up in the time in a different century
Feels like I'm stuck in a different time period.
Empyrean, you were lying from the first time
The heavens were never what they seemed.
Never you smile, we were lying for the last time
We were both lying to each other for the last time.
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Jodie C
[Verse]
I was looking at the stars
Not the ones you've seen
Silently opaque through the silver limousine
Floating in the air
Powdering to preen
Chandeliers will crack
Crumble reconveen
[Bridge]
Is there a pride before we fall?
Born of the night time
Wait in desire for something more
Bored of the night time
[Pre-Chorus]
I don't know what to take now
I will wait for the upward feeling
Meant to be any day now
Will I ever be something more than
[Chorus]
Strange, strange or be forgotten
Abstain from the passing fashion
If fame is really an illusion then
Be strange, strange or be forgotten
[Verse]
I am living in the past
Future came to me
Caught up in the tide of a distant memory
Coming to the fore
Waiting to reveal
Caught up in the time of a different century
[Bridge]
Myriad eyes
You were alive for the first time
Elegant smile
You were revived for the last time
[Pre-Chorus]
I don't know what to take now
I will wait for the upward feeling
Meant to be any day now
Will I ever be something more than
[Chorus]
Strange, strange or be forgotten
Abstain from the passing fashion
If fame is really an illusion then
Be strange, strange or be forgotten
zalfa grosse
I was looking at the sky
It's nothing worth you see
Suddenly appear through the silver limousine
Floating in the air
Guarding into dream
Shadow leave you cracks, growing into me
Is there a part before leave for, call of the night time
When did the sun is slow dream on, form of the night time
I don't know what to take now
I will envy the awkward feeling
That's being in the dead night
Will I ever be something more than
Strange, strange or be forgotten
A state from a past infection
A friend sitting in the illusion and
Be strange, strange or be forgotten
sugar love
wonderful song and video <3
Marv
It's criminal how underrated this song is.
I am now a temples fan and itll be the first CD I buy in 20 years
Skibbedy Pap Pow
Genius music producers, Tom Adam and James
Marcelo
Man... So underrated, sadly.
warmswarm
Marv - Tight wad.
Anjani Dhiyaputri
This song is so good can't believe how it's so underrated.
Jodie C
[Verse]
I was looking at the stars
Not the ones you've seen
Silently opaque through the silver limousine
Floating in the air
Powdering to preen
Chandeliers will crack
Crumble reconveen
[Bridge]
Is there a pride before we fall?
Born of the night time
Wait in desire for something more
Bored of the night time
[Pre-Chorus]
I don't know what to take now
I will wait for the upward feeling
Meant to be any day now
Will I ever be something more than
[Chorus]
Strange, strange or be forgotten
Abstain from the passing fashion
If fame is really an illusion then
Be strange, strange or be forgotten
[Verse]
I am living in the past
Future came to me
Caught up in the tide of a distant memory
Coming to the fore
Waiting to reveal
Caught up in the time of a different century
[Bridge]
Myriad eyes
You were alive for the first time
Elegant smile
You were revived for the last time
[Pre-Chorus]
I don't know what to take now
I will wait for the upward feeling
Meant to be any day now
Will I ever be something more than
[Chorus]
Strange, strange or be forgotten
Abstain from the passing fashion
If fame is really an illusion then
Be strange, strange or be forgotten
Marcelo
The outro is pure magic... Can't understand how Temples has not more audience!
Sebastian Gil
I love this song so much. It is indisputably honest.
Akul Sharma
You'll never be forgotten, Temples!