Now with a full band behind them including
Number 99 - Guitar
Mike Levine - Bass
Wayne Glass - drums
TBI have taken a turn for the rock. Already Decatur celebrities, Josh and Eliot are expanding more every day. But in spite of their new rock sound and growing popularity. They still have the local folk scene under their belts.
They can do anything from putting tears in your eyes, with songs such as Every Little Piece Of My Heart or Didn't See The Change. Or they can split your sides and put tears of laughter with Angry Lesbian or The Narcoleptic Nymphomaniac.
Whether they will at some point play Hampton, or they stick to playing Eddie's Attic. With a new album in the works, The Brilliant Inventions is a name that you will here around Atlanta for quite some time.
Out There
The Brilliant Inventions Lyrics
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Somewhere playing soft and low
Who is singing, I don't know
But it echoes through the streets below
And I've been waiting so long,
I hear it everywhere
Are you out there
Looking for some meaning
Out there
Watching a candle die
If I passed you on the street today
Would you know me right away
Maybe you've already gone
Have I waited way too long
Do you see that music (?)
From the midnight air (?)
Are you out there
Under the evening sky
Looking for some meaning
Out there
Watching a candle die
So am I
When nobody understands
Just what is wrong
Well, I am
Singing your song
Out there
So if you wanna find me now
Listen and I'll tell you how
Turn the music up real loud
Look for me inside a crowd
I don't need subtle, I
Need a rescue flare
Are you out there
Under the evening sky
Looking for some meaning
Out there
Watching a candle die
You're watching, you're watching a candle
Out there
Under the evening sky
So am I
Are you out there?
So am I
Are you out there?
So am I
Are you out there?
So am I
Out there
The Brilliant Inventions’ song Out There is a heartfelt piece about searching for companionship and connection. The lyrics are incredibly relatable, speaking to anyone who has felt alone in the world, yearning for someone to understand them. The song begins with the singer hearing music on the radio, echoing through the empty streets below. From the very first lines, we sense a feeling of melancholic longing and a desire for something more.
The chorus of the song is especially poignant, as the singer directly addresses the subject of their search, asking if they’re out there, looking for the same things. There’s a real sense of vulnerability and desperation in the question, and it’s easy to imagine the singer feeling lost and lonely. Later in the song, they wonder if they’ve already missed their chance, if the person they’re searching for has already moved on.
At its core, Out There is a song about human connection and the difficulty of finding it. However, it’s also a song about hope, and the power of music to bring people together. Despite the feelings of isolation expressed in the lyrics, the song ends on a positive note, with the singer telling us how to find them: turn up the music, look for them in a crowd. It’s a small glimmer of hope in a song that could easily become overwhelmingly sad.
Line by Line Meaning
I can hear the radio
I can hear faint music from somewhere
Somewhere playing soft and low
It’s playing quietly in the background somewhere
Who is singing, I don't know
I am not sure about the identity of the singer
But it echoes through the streets below
The music can be heard down the streets
And I've been waiting so long
I have been waiting for a long time
I hear it everywhere
I hear the music everywhere I go
Are you out there
Are you present somewhere
Under the evening sky
Beneath the sky during the sunset
Looking for some meaning
Searching for a purpose or significance
Watching a candle die
Observing a candle come to an end
If I passed you on the street today
If I saw you while walking down the street today
Would you know me right away
Would you immediately recognize me
Maybe you've already gone
It’s possible that you may have already left
Have I waited way too long
Have I waited for an excessively long time
Do you see that music
Are you able to perceive that music
From the midnight air
From the misty night atmosphere
When nobody understands
When everyone fails to comprehend
Just what is wrong
What is the problem that needs fixing
Well, I am
It is me
Singing your song
Cheering on or applauding for you
So if you wanna find me now
If you are attempting to look for me at present
Listen and I'll tell you how
Listen and I will share some directions on how to locate me
Turn the music up real loud
Increase the volume of the music extremely high
Look for me inside a crowd
Search amidst a vast number of people
I don't need subtle, I
I don't require anything delicate or discreet
Need a rescue flare
Require some aid and support
You're watching, you're watching a candle
You are patiently observing the flame of a candle
Out there
Somewhere distant
So am I
I am also present in that area
Are you out there?
Are you located out there?
So am I
I am also there somewhere
Are you out there?
Are you situated over there somewhere?
So am I
I am also situated in that place
Are you out there?
Are you present outside?
So am I
I, too, am also present outdoors
Out there
Somewhere far away
Contributed by Gavin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jonathan Venezian
glad I got to see them live @ club Passim before Josh retired. great live show, nice to chat with them after.
Me and Thee
Loved them!