The Electronic Anthology Project began as the idea of Built To Spill bassis… Read Full Bio ↴The Electronic Anthology Project began as the idea of Built To Spill bassist Brett Nelson.Always having loved and been hugely influenced by 80's New Wave (a huge factor in wanting to even create music in the first place) he wondered what a guitar driven band like Built To Spill would sound like if made a little more New Wave circa 1982.He entered his home studio in November 2009 not knowing if fellow bandmate Doug Martsch would even be into his idea which would require him to re-sing all the songs.With one rule "synthesizer and drum machine only" he started and soon had "I Would Hurt A Fly" nearly done and sent a rough mix to Doug who quickly agreed to re-sing all the songs.Emerging eight months later with one song off of each Built To Spill record done,local friend and ex-bandmate Jon Mullin (The Suffocation Keep) mastered the final mixes that Brett and Doug had completed.Brett's son Nicholas did the cover layout/art with anagrams of the original titles provided by Stephanie,Brett's wife.Brett hopes to redo other bands music as future Electronic Anthology Projects.

The Lung
The Electronic Anthology Project Lyrics

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No where to collapse the lung
Breathes a doubt in everyone
No where to collapse the lung
Breathes a doubt in everyone
No where to collapse the lung
Breathes a doubt in everyone
No where to collapse the lung
Breathes a doubt in everyone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Lung" by The Electronic Anthology Project paint a picture of suffocation or the feeling of being trapped. The repetition of "no where to collapse the lung" emphasizes the desperation and hopelessness of the situation. It's as if the singer is gasping for air and can't find a way out. The line "breathes a doubt in everyone" suggests that this feeling is universal, affecting everyone at some point in their lives.

The use of the word "lung" is interesting as it's a vital organ that we use to breathe. However, it's also vulnerable to damage and disease. The lyrics could be interpreted as a metaphor for psychological or emotional damage, something that affects our ability to function. The repetition of the phrase "breathes a doubt in everyone" suggests that this damage is not limited to the singer but a shared experience.

In summary, "The Lung" is a song that captures the feeling of suffocation and despair. The repetition of the phrase "no where to collapse the lung" creates a sense of hopelessness, while "breathes a doubt in everyone" suggests that this feeling is universal and affects us all.

Line by Line Meaning

No where to collapse the lung
There is nowhere to release the pressure or tension in the chest cavity caused by anxiety or stress.

Breathes a doubt in everyone
This feeling of pressure in the chest makes people doubt themselves and their abilities.

No where to collapse the lung
Again, there is no effective way to release this pressure, causing it to build up over time.

Breathes a doubt in everyone
The sense of doubt and uncertainty becomes more intense as the pressure increases in the chest cavity.

No where to collapse the lung
Even physical activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation cannot release the built-up pressure.

Breathes a doubt in everyone
The pressure becomes a constant reminder of one's insecurities and fears, fueling doubts and negative thoughts.

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Written by: JOSEPH DONALD MASCIS JR

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I was surprised with how good this is. But then again, I'm not a huge Dinosaur Jr. Fan, so I enjoy it almost as if its entirely new music and not just jazzed up electronic covers