Exodus
Tetsu Nishiuchi and The Band Lyrics


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We survived the plague
What's next to parlay
As we stride towards the deep
To a place where we can be free

Ooo look away
Find a place to escape
The pantheon is calling your name

Ooo steal away
Time cannot delay
The impact of loss and
Trauma's memory

Motionless I pause
Looking back on the cause
The great generation shift
That Beckons a dark rift

Ooo time must end
Things we comprehend
Never to be whole again

Ooo have no fear
For we're over the hill of tears
Leaving the ephemeral behind

Philosophers enquire
About events transpired
And the bitter toll

While the peasants seek penance
Bidding good riddance
To their former world

Artists use candor
To capture the
grandeur of history

And patrons
Soothe their matrons
With haunted melody

Ooo turn away
From the flames of yesterday
To the ashes of posterity

Ooo start today




Do not be led astray
The timeless sleep comes to us all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Exodus" by Tetsu Nishiuchi and The Band speak to the resilience of humanity in the face of adversity and the pursuit of freedom. The opening lines, "We survived the plague, What's next to parlay, As we stride towards the deep, To a place where we can be free," suggest that despite the challenges faced, there is a determination to move forward and find a new, liberated existence.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Ooo look away, Find a place to escape, The pantheon is calling your name," which can be interpreted as a call to turn away from the past and find solace in a different reality. The pantheon represents a higher power or a mythical realm, inviting individuals to seek a new path for themselves.


The second verse explores the consequences of a generational shift and the passage of time. It reflects on the transience of life, the impact of loss and trauma, and the inability to fully comprehend or return to what was once whole. It encourages the listener not to fear the journey ahead as they leave behind the ephemeral, embracing change and moving forward.


The third verse delves into the role of different societal groups in processing historical events. Philosophers contemplate the toll of past events, while peasants seek penance and bid farewell to the old world. Artists strive to capture the grandeur of history, and patrons use haunting melodies to soothe their loved ones. The song concludes with the lines, "Ooo turn away, From the flames of yesterday, To the ashes of posterity, Ooo start today, Do not be led astray, The timeless sleep comes to us all," emphasizing the cyclical nature of history and the importance of embracing the present moment.


Line by Line Meaning

We survived the plague
Having overcome a devastating event


What's next to parlay
What lies ahead for us to make the most of


As we stride towards the deep
Marching forward into the unknown


To a place where we can be free
Seeking liberation in a new realm


Ooo look away
Redirect your gaze


Find a place to escape
Discover a refuge


The pantheon is calling your name
The divine calls upon you


Ooo steal away
Secretly depart


Time cannot delay
The passing of time cannot be halted


The impact of loss and
The profound effect of sorrow and


Trauma's memory
The lasting recollection of anguish


Motionless I pause
Frozen in stillness, I halt


Looking back on the cause
Reflecting on the root of the matter


The great generation shift
The significant transformation across generations


That Beckons a dark rift
That calls forth a troubling division


Ooo time must end
Ultimately, time ceases to exist


Things we comprehend
The things we understand


Never to be whole again
Never to be complete once more


Ooo have no fear
Fear not


For we're over the hill of tears
Because we have overcome immense sorrow


Leaving the ephemeral behind
Abandoning the temporary aspects


Philosophers enquire
Wise thinkers investigate


About events transpired
Regarding past occurrences


And the bitter toll
As well as the harsh consequences


While the peasants seek penance
While commoners strive for redemption


Bidding good riddance
Wishing farewell


To their former world
To the world they knew before


Artists use candor
Creatives employ sincerity


To capture the
To capture the essence


grandeur of history
Magnificence of the past


And patrons
And supporters


Soothe their matrons
Comfort their benefactors


With haunted melody
Through haunting melodies


Ooo turn away
Avert your gaze


From the flames of yesterday
From the destructive past


To the ashes of posterity
To the remnants of future generations


Ooo start today
Begin anew at this moment


Do not be led astray
Do not be misled


The timeless sleep comes to us all
The eternal slumber awaits everyone




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