Todd Mark Rubenstein has led one of several groups of players that have released albums in the series. This includes Exit... Stage Right: String Quartet Tribute to Rush which was nominated for a Grammy.
Let Down
Vitamin String Quartet Lyrics
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Motorways & Tramlines
Starting And Then Stopping
Taking Off & Landing
The Emptiest Of Feelings
Sentimental Drivel
Clinging Onto Bottles
When It Comes It's So So
Crushed Like A Bug In The Ground
Let Down And Hanging Around
Shell Smashed
Juices Flowing
Wings Twitch
Legs Are Going
Don't Get Sentimental
It Always Ends Up Drivel
One Day
I Am Going To Grow Wings
A Chemical Reaction
Hysterical & Useless
Hysterical & Let Down And Hanging Around
Crushed Like A Bug In The Ground
Let Down And Hanging Around
You Know Where You Are With
You Know Where You Are With
Floor Collapses Floating Bouncing Back And One Day
You'll Know Where You Are
The song "Let Down" by the Vitamin String Quartet is a cover of the original song by Radiohead, released in 1997. The lyrics of the song seem to delve into the theme of disappointment and the feeling of being let down. The song starts by addressing transportation, specifically motorways and tramlines, which could represent life's journey and the various paths one can take. The lyrics mention starting and stopping, taking off and landing, and the emptiest of feelings, perhaps referring to the ups and downs of life and the fleeting joys that still leave one feeling unfulfilled.
The next set of lyrics refers to sentimental drivel and clinging onto bottles, possibly alluding to numbing oneself with alcohol to avoid feeling disappointment or sadness. The chorus repeats the phrase "let down" and evokes a feeling of being crushed like a bug in the ground. The lyrics continue with a graphic description of a shell being smashed, juices flowing, wings twitching, and legs going, which could represent a feeling of being trapped and helpless.
The final set of lyrics seems to convey a sense of hopelessness and resignation. The lyrics caution against getting sentimental, as it always ends up as drivel. The phrase "one day I am going to grow wings" conveys a sense of yearning and longing for freedom and escape. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "you know where you are," which could be seen as an acceptance of one's current situation, no matter how disappointing it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Transport
Moving from one place to another
Motorways & Tramlines
Paved roads and tracks for motorized or rail transportation
Starting And Then Stopping
Beginning and halting
Taking Off & Landing
Ascending and descending through the air
The Emptiest Of Feelings
A sense of hollowness, nothingness
Sentimental Drivel
Excessively emotional, gushy speech or writing
Clinging Onto Bottles
Holding onto alcoholic beverages for emotional support
When It Comes It's So So
Disappointing or underwhelming when it arrives
Disappointing Let Down And Hanging Around
Feeling deflated, unmotivated, and stuck
Crushed Like A Bug In The Ground
Feeling defeated, flattened
Let Down And Hanging Around
Feeling disappointed and aimless
Shell Smashed
Damaged outer protective covering
Juices Flowing
Internal fluids moving or flowing
Wings Twitch
Subtle movement in appendages used for flight
Legs Are Going
Feeling restless and antsy
Don't Get Sentimental
Don't become overly emotional
It Always Ends Up Drivel
Expressions of emotion tend to fizzle out or become cliche
One Day I Am Going To Grow Wings
A desire to escape or fly away from current circumstances
A Chemical Reaction
A reaction between two or more substances resulting in a new substance
Hysterical & Useless
Overly emotional and pointless
Hysterical & Let Down And Hanging Around
Feeling defeated, stuck and overly emotional
Crushed Like A Bug In The Ground
Feeling defeated, flattened
Let Down And Hanging Around
Feeling disappointed and aimless
You Know Where You Are With
A sense of predictability and reliability
You Know Where You Are With
A sense of predictability and reliability
Floor Collapses Floating Bouncing Back And One Day
Experiencing ups and downs, sometimes bouncing back from hardship
You'll Know Where You Are
Eventually gaining a sense of stability and grounding
Writer(s): Greenwood Colin Charles, Greenwood Jonathan Richard Guy, O Brien Edward John, Selway Philip James, Yorke Thomas Edward
Contributed by Madison V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I imagine it after taking my last breath. Seeing the clouds part with the sun's rays shining through to guide my soul home. That's how I hope it happens anyway. ❤