Members
Ashe Austin O'Hara - Vox
Mitch Ramsay - Guitar
Scott Lockhart - Drums & Sampling
Dale Gorham - Bass
Josh Galloway - Guitar
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Astral Existence
Voices From The Fuselage Lyrics
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selflessly contribute.
here in my destitute
utopia - my flesh suit.
i'll mingle, coexist,
watch life grow - bucket list.
i'm done with this bullshit.
keep crawling, i'll scale it.
tear down the signs,
that tell you how to live your life.
aim to witness your outer mind.
read between the lines,
i'm not here to avert your eyes.
i'm trying to teach you what's right.
sent to a different world,
escort me blindly,
while the land preceding us falls apart.
the hand i hold so stern,
yet so trustworthy.
as the people i leave behind touch my heart.
understand? get the gist?
which parts might you have missed?
don't question my motive.
however, disjointed.
you claim to be the only one that can save me.
from the soil, from the sin and all the filth that we bathe in.
tear down the signs,
that tell you how to live your life.
aim to witness your outer mind.
read between the lines,
i'm not here to avert your eyes.
i'm trying to teach you what's right.
turned inside out with fear.
pray that we escape here,
salvation hereafter.
prepare my departure.
The song "Astral Existence" by British progressive rock band Voices From The Fuselage explores the concept of selflessness and the desire to escape an imperfect world. The opening lines suggest that some people have failed to contribute selflessly to their society, leading the singer to retreat into their own idea of a utopia within their own body. They express a desire to coexist with others and witness the growth of life around them before declaring that they are done with the “bullshit.”
The line “tear down the signs, that tell you how to live your life” suggests a rejection of society's expectations and the desire to live life on one's own terms. The singer aims to “witness” their own “outer mind,” meaning they want to explore their consciousness beyond the physical self. The line "read between the lines, I'm not here to avert your eyes, I'm trying to teach you what's right" suggests that the singer is frustrated with people who fail to see the world as they do and desires to educate them on what they see as the right way of living.
The second half of the song takes on a more personal and reflective tone. The singer seems to be departing from their current world, with the "hand I hold so stern, yet so trustworthy" indicating a guide towards an unknown destination. They express a sense of fear and a desire for salvation, preparing for their eventual departure from this world.
Overall, "Astral Existence" offers a thought-provoking reflection on the idea of selflessness and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life. It raises questions about the nature of society and the individual's responsibility to their community while also exploring the desire to escape into one's own internal world.
Line by Line Meaning
some people have failed to
selflessly contribute.
There are people who have not contributed selflessly in life.
here in my destitute
utopia - my flesh suit.
In my imperfect world, my body is my only means of existence.
i'll mingle, coexist,
watch life grow - bucket list.
I want to mix and interact with different people and watch life unfold before me, like it's on my bucket list.
i'm done with this bullshit.
keep crawling, i'll scale it.
I refuse to accept this nonsense anymore. I will push ahead and overcome it no matter how difficult.
tear down the signs,
that tell you how to live your life.
You don't need to follow rules set by others on how to live life. You need to break free from them.
aim to witness your outer mind.
Strive to explore beyond the confines of your mind.
read between the lines,
i'm not here to avert your eyes.
Pay attention to the hidden details. I am not here to distract you.
i'm trying to teach you what's right.
I am trying to enlighten you on the right path to follow.
sent to a different world,
escort me blindly,
I'm in a new world, and I need guidance to navigate it blindly.
while the land preceding us falls apart.
The world is in a state of collapse behind us.
the hand i hold so stern,
yet so trustworthy.
I can rely on the hand I am with because it is confident and trustworthy.
as the people i leave behind touch my heart.
The people I had to leave behind have touched my heart.
understand? get the gist?
which parts might you have missed?
Do you understand what I'm trying to say? Is there something you're missing?
don't question my motive.
however, disjointed.
Do not question my intentions, even though they may be unclear and scattered.
you claim to be the only one that can save me.
You think you're the only one who can save me.
from the soil, from the sin and all the filth that we bathe in.
From the dirt, the evil, and all the immoral things we immerse ourselves in.
turned inside out with fear.
I'm consumed with fear to the point of being turned inside out.
pray that we escape here,
salvation hereafter.
I'm praying that we find a way out of this situation and secure a better future.
prepare my departure.
I'm ready to leave this place and move on to something new.
Contributed by Natalie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.