Rundgren is well known among his fans as being an electronic music revolutionary. His skilled production techniques, matched by his belief that he has ability to play just about any instrument at a mastery level, has allowed him to release some of the most honest and personal music of his time. Many of his solo albums, including Something/Anything?]' were made completely by himself. That is, he played all the instruments, sang all the vocals, did all of the recording, editing, mixing, and mastering.
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Core discography:
With Nazz:
1968 - Nazz
1969 - Nazz Nazz
1970 - Nazz III
Solo:
1970 - Runt
1971 - Runt. The Ballad of Todd Rundgren
1972 - Something/Anything?
1973 - A Wizard, a True Star
1974 - Todd
1975 - Initiation
1976 - Faithful
1978 - Hermit of Mink Hollow
1978 - Back to the Bars (live)
1981 - Healing
1983 - The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect
1985 - A Cappella
1989 - Nearly Human
1991 - 2nd Wind
1993 - No World Order
1995 - The Individualist
1997 - With a Twist
1998 - Up Against It
2000 - One Long Year
2003 - Can't Stop Running (live box set)
2004 - Liars
2008 - Arena
2011 - Todd Rundgren's Johnson
2011 - (re)Production
2013 - State
2015 - Global
2015 - Runddans (collaboration with Emil Nikolaisen and Hans-Peter Lindstrøm)
2017 - White Knight
With Utopia:
1974 - Todd Rundgren's Utopia
1975 - Another Live
1976 (released 2001) - Disco Jets
1977 - Ra
1977 - Oops! Wrong Planet
1980 - Adventures in Utopia
1980 - Deface the Music
1982 - Swing to the Right
1982 - Utopia
1984 - Oblivion
1985 - P.O.V.
2003 - Last of the New Wave Riders (live box set)
Time Stood Still
Todd Rundgren Lyrics
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Deep in a reverie I'm sinkin'
Blind to the world, to myself I'm talkin'
Schemin' and dreamin' and sleepwalkin'
Dreamin' of colors, dreamin' of sounds
Dreamin' of things that can't be wrote down
Slippin' away so no one will miss me
Time stood still
And nobody knew but me and you
What's the meaning of all that I've seen
All those images up on the screen
Which is the channel that's goin' to show me
Answers to questions I don't even know
This is the light I stand in the glare of
I'm here and I'm there, but I'm always aware of
Singin' a song in the back of my mind
Something mysterious, something divine
How many hours, I hear you breathing?
How many days, I smell your skin?
How many years, I watch the ceiling?
How many times, the fog comes rollin' in?
This is the light I stand in the glare of
I'm here and I'm there, but I'm always aware of
Singin' the song in the back of my mind
Something mysterious, something divine
Time stood still
And nobody knew but you and I
In "Time Stood Still 1.2" by Todd Rundgren, the lyrics describe the singer walking along the sea and daydreaming about things that cannot be expressed in words. He is lost in thought, scheming and dreaming, and waiting for a transcendent experience. The lyrics also mention the concept of time standing still, which allows him to contemplate the meaning of what he has seen and experienced. The singer is looking for answers to questions that he doesn't even know, and he wants to know which channel will show him what he's looking for.
The overall feeling of the song is one of introspection and contemplation, with the singer in a trance-like state, lost in his thoughts and dreams. The song explores the idea of transcending the limitations of language and senses to reach a higher understanding of the world around us. It also touches on the themes of time and perception, suggesting that we can never fully understand the meaning of our experiences. The final lines about time standing still and nobody knowing but the singer and a mysterious "you" add to the song's sense of mystery and otherworldly transcendence.
Line by Line Meaning
Walkin' along the sea and thinkin'
As I stroll along the seaside, I'm lost in thought
Deep in a reverie I'm sinkin'
I'm slipping deeper into a dreamlike state
Blind to the world, to myself I'm talkin'
I'm unaware of my surroundings, lost in my own thoughts
Schemin' and dreamin' and sleepwalkin'
Plotting and fantasizing while walking aimlessly
Dreamin' of colors, dreamin' of sounds
I'm imagining vibrant hues and beautiful melodies
Dreamin' of things that can't be wrote down
I'm imagining things that are beyond words and language
Slippin' away so no one will miss me
I'm slowly disappearing without anyone noticing
Waitin' for angels to kiss me and bliss me
I'm hoping for a divine intervention or a moment of ecstasy
Time stood still
A moment of transcendence occurred
And nobody knew but me and you
Only I and someone else experienced this moment
What's the meaning of all that I've seen
I'm pondering the significance of my experiences
All those images up on the screen
The mental images I've been conjuring up
Which is the channel that's goin' to show me
I'm curious about the source of wisdom or guidance
Answers to questions I don't even know
I'm seeking answers to mysteries I'm not even aware of yet
This is the light I stand in the glare of
I'm in the spotlight of this particular moment
I'm here and I'm there, but I'm always aware of
I'm present in different places, but my state of mind remains the same
Singin' a song in the back of my mind
I'm humming a tune internally
Something mysterious, something divine
The melody is equally enigmatic and heavenly
How many hours, I hear you breathing?
I wonder how much time has passed while I listen to the sound of your breath
How many days, I smell your skin?
I wonder how many days I have been mesmerized by your scent
How many years, I watch the ceiling?
I wonder how long I've been staring at the ceiling, lost in my thoughts
How many times, the fog comes rollin' in?
I wonder how many times I've been immersed in confusion or uncertainty
Singin' the song in the back of my mind
I'm still humming that mysterious and divine melody
Something mysterious, something divine
The melody is still shrouded in wonder and grace
Time stood still
Another moment of transcendence occurred
And nobody knew but you and I
Only the two of us experienced this moment of wonder and transcendence
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TODD RUNDGREN
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