Members:
Sim Redmond - Guitar & Vocals
Asa Redmond - Drums
Dan Merwin - Bass
Jordan Aceto - Guitar
Jen Middaugh - Vocals
Nate Silas Richardson - Keys & Vocals
Lately
The Sim Redmond Band Lyrics
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Lately I've been so far away
Lately I'm like the golden rain
Hit the ground and slide away
Maybe I just need a change of scene
But all I find is more of the same
Maybe love is just a rainbow
It fades away
I want nothing more
than to be with the one I adore
I want nothing more
than to be with the one I adore
Lately I've been thinking about all the times
That I'm wasted inside of my mind
Lately I've begun to see things anew
Lately I've begun to sing
Maybe this how life is meant to be
Like a ride on the deep blue sea
Some days the strom almost blows me away
Some days so peaceful I think I can stay
I think I can stay
I want nothing more
than to be with the one I adore
I want nothing more
than to be with the one I adore
Lately I've been thinking about everything
Lately I'm not so so far away
Lately I'm like the rising sun
Full of hope for each new day
Full of hope for each new day
Full of hope for each new day
The Sim Redmond Band's song "Lately" embodies the experience of feeling lost and disconnected. The first few lyrics establish this disconnect, with the singer stating that they have been "thinking about nothing" and feeling "so far away." The idea of feeling like the "golden rain" that hits the ground and slides away further cements the idea of feeling disconnected and unanchored.
The second verse shifts and explores the idea that maybe a change of scenery could help, but they only find more of the same. The concept of love being a "rainbow" that fades away is introduced, with the singer seeming to feel that love can be fleeting and hard to hold onto. Despite these feelings, the chorus repeats the idea that the singer wants nothing more than to be with the one they adore.
The third verse sees a shift in the singer's mindset, with them beginning to see things in a new light and finding hope for each new day, like the "rising sun." The song seems to capture the experience of feeling lost and disconnected, but also finding hope and possibility in the midst of that experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've been thinking about nothing
Recently, I have been preoccupied with my own thoughts and have been intentionally avoiding distractions.
Lately I've been so far away
My thoughts have taken me so far away from reality that I find it difficult to ground myself.
Lately I'm like the golden rain
Similar to golden rain, I quickly hit the ground before I can be noticed, with little impact or attention.
Hit the ground and slide away
Insignificant and fleeting is the impact that I make; like a drop of water on an uneven surface, I quickly disappear from view.
Maybe I just need a change of scene
Perhaps, in order to break away from my current pattern of thought, I need a change of environment.
But all I find is more of the same
In actuality, changing environments doesn't change my perspective or thought processes, I am still left feeling the same.
Maybe love is just a rainbow
It is possible that the idea of love and its promise of fulfillment is just as elusive and temporary as a rainbow.
Get too close and it fades away
The closer I come to experiencing love, the more I realize it is temporary and fleeting.
I want nothing more than to be with the one I adore
My desire is solely to be with the person I cherish the most.
Lately I've been thinking about all the times
Recently, I have been reflecting on various instances from the past.
That I'm wasted inside of my mind
I feel like I am wasting away in my own thoughts and can't seem to communicate or express myself effectively.
Lately I've begun to see things anew
My mindset and perspective have shifted, and I am beginning to see things in a new light.
Lately I've begun to sing
As I begin understanding my thoughts and perspective in a new light, I am getting ready to express them more vocally and creatively.
Maybe this how life is meant to be
It is possible that life is generally characterized by its ups and downs, as a roller-coaster ride.
Like a ride on the deep blue sea
I think life can be compared to a journey, in which we sometimes experience storms, and sometimes have calm waters.
Some days the strom almost blows me away
On days of turmoil, I feel like I'm on the brink of losing it all/it's too much to handle.
Some days so peaceful I think I can stay
On peaceful days, I feel extremely content and try to pause time in order to stay in that state for longer.
Lately I've been thinking about everything
Recently, I've been engulfed in my thoughts and have been giving attention to all aspects of life.
Lately I'm not so so far away
I'm mentally more present than I have been in recent times.
Lately I'm like the rising sun
Similar to the rising sun, I am full of promise and potential, brimming with prospective opportunities.
Full of hope for each new day
I am excited and optimistic about the new opportunities and possibilities that each day may have in store for me.
Contributed by Brody A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.