Echoes
WOON Jamie Lyrics
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All of these people in circles in search of a name
And I guess that I must be the same
Cos it feels like I'm searching
Searching for something
I live in the space between nights
The echoes of who's seen who in my mind
It feels like I'm searching
Searching for something
Weigh me down
I dream of steady
Weigh me down
I must be ready
Start a sentence, the'll fill in the rest
though their mouths don't move, see their
Eyes are impressed
All this air that's escaping my chest
It feels like I'm working
Working for something
We dig till we hit something hard
Scratching the dirt till our fingers can
Hold who we are
Then we pull it till we're facing the stars
And it feels like it's working
Working for something
In "Echoes," Jamie explores the feeling of being lost or searching for something in life. He notes how the world around him seems to be moving at a constant pace, and everyone is searching for their identity. In the chorus, he reiterates the feeling of looking for something but not quite knowing what it is. The lines "Weigh me down, I dream of steady" show his desire for stability in life, a grounding force that he can hold onto.
The second verse touches on Jamie's inner thoughts and the constant replaying of memories and encounters in his mind. He describes it as living in the space between nights, where the echoes of those encounters resound in his head. The line "Underneath this elephant sky" portrays a feeling of being weighed down by something massive and hard to escape.
In the bridge, Jamie observes how people seem to fill in each other's sentences, even without speaking. It speaks to the idea of interconnectedness and how we all have a collective consciousness. The final verse talks about the act of digging and searching, which can be both tedious and rewarding. The act of pulling out whatever is buried and facing the stars speaks to the idea of achieving something great after persevering through a tough journey.
Line by Line Meaning
All around me the pace doesn't change
No matter where I go or what I do, the world keeps moving forward at the same pace.
All of these people in circles in search of a name
Everyone around me is trying to find their identity and purpose in life, just as I am.
And I guess that I must be the same
I realize that I am no different than those around me, also searching for my own path.
Cos it feels like I'm searching
I feel lost and uncertain, looking for something that will give my life meaning.
I live in the space between nights
I exist in a liminal space, between the darkness of night and the light of day, unsure of where I fit in.
The echoes of who's seen who in my mind
My thoughts are consumed by memories of interactions with others, trying to analyze and make sense of them.
Underneath this elephant sky
Beneath the vast expanse of the sky, I feel small and insignificant; my problems are insignificant in the grand scheme of things.
Weigh me down
I long for the stability of a normal life, with its routines and predictability.
I dream of steady
I aspire to a life that is calm and consistent, with a sense of purpose.
I must be ready
I know that in order to achieve my dreams, I must be prepared and willing to put in the work.
Start a sentence, they'll fill in the rest
Others around me are quick to make assumptions and complete my thoughts, even when they are not accurate.
Though their mouths don't move, see their eyes are impressed
Even without words, it's clear that others are forming judgments and opinions about me based on their assumptions.
All this air that's escaping my chest
I feel like I am suffocating, uncertain of what to say or how to act in front of others.
It feels like I'm working
Every moment feels like a struggle as I push forward, trying to make progress towards my goals.
Working for something
Despite the challenges, I know that I am working towards a greater purpose, and that knowledge gives me hope and motivation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sentric Music
Written by: JAMIE WOON, STEVE CAMDEN
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