The core pairing assembled a full 8-piece live band for touring purposes, and released one The Herbaliser Band album. Although still a studio rather than a live album, it is distinct from the normal Herbaliser albums; the lack of guest vocalists focuses the an overall "live band" feel, especially showcasing the horn section.
Forty Winks
The Herbaliser Lyrics
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The opening line of The Herbaliser's song Forty Winks sets a contemplative and introspective tone that sets the stage for the rest of the song. The phrase "crying in the wilderness" suggests a sense of isolation and loneliness that the singer is experiencing. In a figurative sense, this could represent the feeling of being lost or disconnected from one's surroundings, as if wandering through a desolate landscape. The "voice" that the singer hears could be their own inner voice, a higher power, or a person who is physically absent but continually on their mind.
As the song progresses, the singer's feelings of detachment deepen. The lyrics "everything is out of reach, slipping through my fingertips" suggest a sense of helplessness and frustration. Despite their efforts, the singer is unable to grasp onto anything tangible or meaningful. The phrase "forty winks" represents the idea of taking a nap or resting for a short period of time. In this context, it could symbolize the idea of retreating from the world for a short time to try and recover from this feeling of detachment and unease.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard a voice crying in the wilderness
I perceived a distinct sound of someone lamenting in a remote and uninhabited area
How did we ever get to this mess?
What led us to this chaotic state of affairs?
I guess that's just another test
I suppose it's just another challenge or trial we must endure
Sometimes it's harder to confess
Admitting the truth can sometimes be more difficult than we anticipate
That you're wrong and I am right, I guess
Acknowledging that you are mistaken and I am correct, I must assume
Forty winks is all you really need
You only require a short nap of approximately forty minutes to feel revitalized
To awaken your mind and release the seed of creativity
To stimulate your intellect and unleash your potential for inventiveness
That lies dormant inside in every cranium
That is latent within every brain and waits to be tapped into
You'll have a dream that's not untypical
You will experience a dream that is not unusual or abnormal in any way
Then wake to find reality is mythical
Upon waking up, you may discover that what you believed was real appears to be imaginary or unbelievable
Unleashing all your pent-up energy
Releasing all your contained vigor and vitality
But wait for morning, it's not all it seems,
However, be cautious and discerning because things are never as they appear until morning arrives
It never is, or so it always seems,
It almost never is, or at least that's how it frequently appears
You'll need some help to get you back up to speed
You'll necessitate some assistance to return to your optimal condition
So have another forty winks instead of your cup of tea
Instead of your customary cup of tea, have another brief nap of about forty minutes
To awaken your mind and release the seed of creativity
To activate your brain and unleash your potential for creativity
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JACOB WHERRY, MALACHI TROUT, OLIVER TRATTLES
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quiznak
i can't remember how i found this, but i'm sure as hell glad that i did. been listening to this nonstop for months.
Sony Toprano
been listening to this since the late 90s, never gets old.
Will H.
This song defen deserves a spot on my Chillout Best playlist!
Scottycrayon
love those high keys.
murraybiscuit
I heard a voice crying in the wilderness.
Steven John Foster
niceness
valentin
Rin❤
phatman808
So I was listening to the music in this link when all of a sudden: https://youtu.be/tFIYIdIPgPs?t=28m51s
Riley Hare
Biblical reference? John 1:23, Isaiah 40..
Citlaly Sanchez
Esto moja mi pucha