Memory
Zantalino and his Orchestra Lyrics


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I sent some connectivity into the id
And what I found there was the worst
Oh it makes me hurt
It makes no sense
No sense at all

I went downstairs to see if the cat was alive
And I found her sittin down
By her broken water fountain
She looked surprised
Thirsty, but wise

I bent my back near'n half makin you so small
What's there left of you to break?
Won't you go back
Go back home alone
So I can sleep

I once met the mayor at the annual county fair
He was fatter in real life
I felt betrayed
As I made awkward eye contact
With his wife

Ain't it the same thing over and over?
Ain't it the same thing over and over?
Ain't it the same thing over and over again?

I miss those days in the mountains after school
Where no one could hunt us down
That was our mountain
Little kings and queens
With green and golden crowns

I think about the way we used to live our lives
How the midnight wine would stain
Are we real now like then?
Am I alive now like then?
Are we more we than them?

I can't go back to a life without your love
And I know that sounds cliché
But I don't give a shit
You are the sum of my life
The sum of all my pain

I don't where we go, but we go from here
From the space that I have made
This broken peace
This wasted air passin between
You and Me

Ain't it the same thing over and over?
Ain't it the same thing over and over?
Ain't it the same thing over and over again?

Ain't it the same thing over and over?




Ain't it the same thing over and over?
Ain't it the same thing over and over again?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Zantalino and his Orchestra's song "Memory" appear to be deeply personal, and possibly related to a specific incident or relationship. The opening lines suggest an attempt to connect with one's own subconscious ("the id"), only to uncover something painful and nonsensical. The following verse describes a broken fountain and a thirsty, wise cat, potentially serving as metaphors for the fragility and wisdom of life. The third verse references a disappointing encounter with a politician and his wife, which seems to lead the singer to question the repetition and meaning of their own experiences.


The fourth verse reminisces about simpler times in the mountains, where the singer felt safe from external pressures. The fifth verse poses existential questions about the authenticity and significance of the past versus the present. The sixth verse reveals a deep emotional attachment to someone, whom the singer cannot imagine living without. The final verse suggests a sense of uncertainty about the future, and a longing for meaningful connection despite the difficulties of life. Through these lyrics, Zantalino and his Orchestra evoke a sense of nostalgia, loss, and philosophical reflection.


Line by Line Meaning

I sent some connectivity into the id
I delved into the deepest parts of my mind.


And what I found there was the worst
I discovered my darkest fears and insecurities.


Oh it makes me hurt
The pain inside is overwhelming.


It makes no sense
It's difficult to comprehend.


No sense at all
It's completely nonsensical.


I went downstairs to see if the cat was alive
I investigated a strange noise in my house, fearing the worst.


And I found her sittin down
To my relief, my cat was resting peacefully.


By her broken water fountain
I noticed that her water fountain was broken, making me feel guilty for neglect.


She looked surprised
My cat appeared perplexed at my sudden appearance.


Thirsty, but wise
Despite her thirst, she had a certain wisdom about her.


I bent my back near'n half makin you so small
I put so much effort into breaking you down, reducing you to nothing.


What's there left of you to break?
You are already so broken, I wonder what else could be taken away.


Won't you go back
I want you to leave me alone.


Go back home alone
I don't want to be responsible for your happiness anymore.


So I can sleep
I need to rest from the emotional turmoil.


I once met the mayor at the annual county fair
I had a chance encounter with a powerful figure in a public setting.


He was fatter in real life
His appearance was different than expected, leading to disappointment.


I felt betrayed
I was hurt by the disconnect between perception and reality.


As I made awkward eye contact
I couldn't avoid looking directly at him.


With his wife
Adding another layer of awkwardness to the encounter.


Ain't it the same thing over and over?
Isn't life just a series of repetitive cycles?


Ain't it the same thing over and over?
We keep experiencing the same things time and time again.


Ain't it the same thing over and over again?
We can't escape the monotony of life.


I miss those days in the mountains after school
I have fond memories of carefree days spent in nature.


Where no one could hunt us down
We were free from the pressures of society and expectations.


That was our mountain
It was a place of refuge and belonging.


Little kings and queens
We felt powerful and important in our own world.


With green and golden crowns
We imagined ourselves adorned with symbols of royalty and success.


I think about the way we used to live our lives
I reflect on how we used to approach life and the choices we made.


How the midnight wine would stain
I remember the moments of indulgence and the consequences that followed.


Are we real now like then?
I question whether we are still true to ourselves like we were in the past.


Am I alive now like then?
I wonder if I am still living a fulfilling life like I was before.


Are we more we than them?
I consider whether we have grown closer or further apart from those around us.


I can't go back to a life without your love
I am dependent on your love and cannot imagine a life without it.


And I know that sounds cliché
I recognize that this sentiment is overused and trite.


But I don't give a shit
Despite the judgment, I stand by my feelings for you.


You are the sum of my life
You are the most important thing in my life.


The sum of all my pain
You have been there for me through my darkest moments.


I don't where we go, but we go from here
I am uncertain about our future, but ready to move forward.


From the space that I have made
I have cleared a path for us to progress.


This broken peace
Our relationship is not perfect, but we find peace in it nonetheless.


This wasted air passin between
We have communicated extensively, but there is still much left unsaid.


You and Me
This journey is ours alone.


Ain't it the same thing over and over?
We keep experiencing the same things time and time again.


Ain't it the same thing over and over?
Isn't life just a series of repetitive cycles?


Ain't it the same thing over and over again?
We can't escape the monotony of life.




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Written by: Zachariah Baker

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