Segall began his recording career as a part-time musician in various underground bands in Orange County and the San Francisco Bay Area, before beginning a solo career in 2008. Segall's first solo release was the cassette Horn The Unicorn released on the Wizard Mountain label (later re-released by HBSP-2X on vinyl record). Around the same time, Wizard Mountain also released a split cassette featuring Segall and the band Superstitions entitled Halfnonagon.
In 2012, Segall released three LPs: His solo album, Twins; a collaboration with White Fence titled Hair and Slaughterhouse, an album with the Ty Segall Band.
Meaning
Ty Segall Lyrics
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I see judgement in your eyes
And when you say you know
I say, "no!"
You're serious
You're filled with meaning
You're filled with meaning
Okay
Okay
You're serious
You're filled with meaning
You're filled with meaning
You're filled with shit
In the song "Meaning" by Ty Segall, the lyrics reflect on the complexities of human nature and the contradictions of personal beliefs. The opening lines suggest that even in the pursuit of freedom, there can be a sense of fear. The singer also detects judgement in someone's eyes, implying that there is a lack of acceptance and understanding.
The following line, "And when you say you know, I say, 'no!'" reveals a disagreement or resistance to the other person's certainty or claims of knowledge. This can be seen as a challenge to blind adherence to beliefs without questioning or considering alternative perspectives.
The repetition of the refrain "You're serious, you're filled with meaning, you're filled with shit" highlights the irony and duplicity within human behavior. On the surface, people may appear to be serious and imbued with deep meaning, but the singer suggests that behind this facade lies a sense of phoniness. It implies that some individuals may claim to hold deep convictions or profound insights but are actually insincere or lack authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
I see fear in freedom
I perceive a sense of apprehension and anxiety when it comes to embracing liberty and autonomy.
I see judgement in your eyes
I notice a critical evaluation and disapproval reflected in the way you look at others.
And when you say you know
When you claim to possess knowledge or understanding,
I say, "no!"
I strongly disagree and reject your assertion.
You're serious
You appear to be earnest and sincere in your beliefs or intentions.
You're filled with meaning
Your words and actions hold significant and profound significance.
You're filled with meaning
You are brimming with significance and depth.
You're filled with shit
However, your purported meaning is insincere, dishonest, or worthless.
Okay
Alright
Okay
Alright
You're serious
You are still earnest and genuine in your beliefs or intentions.
You're filled with meaning
Your utterances and conduct continue to possess significant importance.
You're filled with meaning
You remain overflowing with depth and importance.
You're filled with shit
Nonetheless, your supposed meaning is still deceitful, insincere, or worthless.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: TY SEGALL
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