Kouno Rei (Vo., Gt.)
Mori Natsuhiko (Ba.)
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Kouno Rei (Vo., Gt.)
Mori Natsuhiko (Ba.)
Tokyo based band formed in November 2008.
Sasaki joined followed by a haitus.
May 2010 they once again began activities.
Because
The Rooms Lyrics
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And I've sung more songs than in every show
Combined
I've been everywhere you've thought about going
And I know more than you could consider knowing
I've done it all
Because I think too much
I've done it all
I hate more men than even exist
And I've cursed more spells than any could wish
That's right
And I've been nowhere because I can't get going
And I know nothing because nothing is knowing
And I've lost it all
Because I think too much
I've lost it all
Because I think too much
The lyrics of The Room's song "Because" express a sense of contradiction and internal struggle within the singer. The opening line, "I've loved more women than you'll ever know," suggests a life filled with romantic encounters and experiences. The following line, "And I've sung more songs than in every show combined," highlights the singer's prolific nature in expressing themselves through music. However, these accomplishments are tinged with a sense of emptiness and detachment, as emphasized by the repetition of "I've done it all" and the line "Because I think too much."
The next set of lyrics delves into a darker side of the singer's character. They claim to "hate more men than even exist" and have "cursed more spells than any could wish." These lines suggest a deep-seated anger and resentment towards others, which could stem from the singer's propensity to overthink and analyze situations. The line "And I've been nowhere because I can't get going" reflects a sense of stagnation and feeling stuck, unable to move forward in life. This is followed by the admission that the singer "knows nothing" because their constant overthinking inhibits true understanding and knowledge. The repetition of "I've lost it all" further emphasizes a sense of loss and despair resulting from their tendency to think too much.
Overall, the lyrics of "Because" delve into the internal struggles of the singer, highlighting their seemingly contradictory experiences and the negative consequences of their overthinking nature. It speaks to a sense of disconnection from others and a longing for something more meaningful, suggesting that the constant thinking becomes a hindrance to living a fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've loved more women than you'll ever know
I have experienced deep affection for a greater number of women than you could possibly comprehend
And I've sung more songs than in every show
I have performed a larger quantity of songs than have been presented in every performance
Combined
All of these accomplishments are united
I've been everywhere you've thought about going
I have visited every place that has crossed your mind as a potential destination
And I know more than you could consider knowing
I possess a greater amount of knowledge than you could fathom acquiring
I've done it all
I have accomplished every possible achievement
Because I think too much
The reason behind my extensive accomplishments is my tendency to engage in excessive contemplation
I hate more men than even exist
My intense dislike extends to a higher number of individuals than actually exist
And I've cursed more spells than any could wish
I have uttered a greater number of harmful incantations than anyone would desire
That's right
This statement is indeed accurate
And I've been nowhere because I can't get going
I have not traveled to any destination because I lack the motivation to commence my journey
And I know nothing because nothing is knowing
My lack of knowledge is a result of there being no knowledge to be obtained
And I've lost it all
I have relinquished all my achievements and possessions
Because I think too much
The cause of my loss is my tendency to engage in excessive contemplation
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Written by: Brandon Mickey
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Richard Durante
glad to see the SF screenings are just as fun. Were there spoons and football?