1) The Accidentals ar… Read Full Bio ↴There are three groups called The Accidentals.
1) The Accidentals are an a cappella octect based in New York. They won the 1995 National Finals of the Harmony Sweepstakes with the original composition 'You Win', and have since released several CDs. Among the members are acclaimed vocalists Margaret Dorn, Emily Bindiger, and Catherine Russell.
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2) The Accidentals are a young duo from Traverse CIty, Michigan. Seventeen year olds, Katie Larson and Savannah Buist met in high school orchestra and play over a half dozen instruments each! They began taking the Northern Michigan music scene by storm in 2011. They have released two albums of original material, scored two independent films, opened for National Artists Andrew Bird and Sixto Rodriguez, and played over 1000 live shows, radio, and tv. Check out their new 2013 release "Bittersweet". www.moreaccidentals.com
3)The Accidentals are a young band from West Sussex. Formed in 2007, they are comprised of:
Tom Batty - Vocals/Guitar/Synth
Chris Ostler - 2nd Vocals/Lead Guitar
Evy - Drums
Alex Batty - Bass
They are known for their appearances across most of Sussex, and their first gig at which they played to a large crowd during the SWASH campaign in Worthing.
Benign Disillusion
The Accidentals Lyrics
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I'm stuck in a state of benign disillusion
Because I feel that I just can't refuse in
Finding my way back to you
You caught me off guard, with your highly trained words
You'd absorbed the knowledge of the calls of the birds
And I leaned in to hear what you were saying to her
But your voice just wouldn't come through
The hints that I was sending
And I couldn't quite tell if you knew it was hell
To deal with your pretending
So please make up your mind
Be present or just be resigned
I'm caught in a net of severe confusion,
A bear trap well placed in a leafy illusion
An ironic cage of iron seclusion
That is locked and is missing it's key
I was wondering if you had known what you've done
Or if all your cruel torment has only begun
But you didn't expect that you'd be outdone
For I found a new man who loves me
And I couldn't believe that you wouldn't receive
The hints that I was sending
And I couldn't quite tell if you knew it was hell
To deal with your pretending
So please make up your mind
Be present or just be resigned
So please make up your mind
The Accidentals' "Benign Disillusion" is a song about confusion, disillusionment, and the search for a way back to someone who seems to be slipping away. The singer is stuck in a state of "severe confusion" and "benign disillusion" because they feel unable to resist the pull of the person they are trying to reconnect with. Despite their attempts to signal their intentions, the other person seems unwilling or unable to receive those signals, leading to further frustration and confusion.
The second verse builds on this theme, with the singer feeling trapped in a tangled web of conflicting emotions and perceptions. They are caught in a "bear trap well placed in a leafy illusion" - a metaphor for the complexity and confusion of their situation. Despite their attempts to understand and communicate, they feel locked out of the other person's world, as if they are missing a key to unlock the cage of their own heart.
Overall, "Benign Disillusion" is a poignant and introspective song about the challenges of communication and connection, and the need to confront our own illusions and misconceptions in order to move forward in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm stuck in a state of severe confusion
I'm feeling lost and uncertain
I'm stuck in a state of benign disillusion
I'm feeling disappointed, but not surprised
Because I feel that I just can't refuse in
I feel drawn to try and find my way back to you
Finding my way back to you
Trying to reconnect with you
You caught me off guard, with your highly trained words
Your words were unexpected, but impressive
You'd absorbed the knowledge of the calls of the birds
You had a deep understanding of nature
And I leaned in to hear what you were saying to her
I was curious about your conversation
But your voice just wouldn't come through
I couldn't hear what you were saying
And I couldn't believe that you wouldn't receive
I was surprised that you didn't understand
The hints that I was sending
The signals I was trying to give you
And I couldn't quite tell if you knew it was hell
I wasn't sure if you were aware of how hard it was
To deal with your pretending
To cope with your false behavior
So please make up your mind
I need you to decide what you want
Be present or just be resigned
Either commit to this relationship or let it go
A bear trap well placed in a leafy illusion
I'm trapped in a deceptive situation
An ironic cage of iron seclusion
An unexpected, isolated predicament
That is locked and is missing its key
I'm unable to escape this situation
I was wondering if you had known what you've done
I was questioning if you were aware of your actions
Or if all your cruel torment has only begun
I'm not sure if your behavior will worsen
But you didn't expect that you'd be outdone
You didn't anticipate me moving on
For I found a new man who loves me
I've met someone new who cares for me
So please make up your mind
I need you to decide what you want
Be present or just be resigned
Either commit to this relationship or let it go
Contributed by Eva A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.