123
orchardmktg Lyrics


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The big wheel keeps on turning
On a simple line, day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggle while another relaxes

There's a hole in my soul like a cavity
Seems the world is out to gather just by gravity
The wheel keeps turning, the sky's rearranging
Look, my son, the weather is changing

I'd like to feel that you could be free
Look up at the blue skies beneath a new tree
Sometime again, you'll turn green, and the sea turns red
My son, I said, the power of reflections over my head

The big wheel keeps on turning
On a simple line, day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggle while another relaxes

We sang about the sun and danced among the trees
And we listened to the whisper of the city on the breeze
Will you cry in the most in a lead-free zone
Down within the shadows where the factories drone
On the surface of the wheel they build another town
And so the green come tumbling down
Yes, close your eyes and hold me tight
And I'll show you sunset sometime again

The big wheel keeps on turning
On a simple line, day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggle while another relaxes

As a child solemn pray, my hope hides in disguise
While satellites and cameras watch from the skies
An acid drop of rain recycled from the sea
It washed away my shadow, burnt a hole in me
And all the king's men cannot put it back again
But the ghetto sun will nurture life
And mend my soul sometime again

The big wheel keeps on turning
On a simple line, day by day




The earth spins on its axis
One man struggle while another relaxes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "123" by orchardmktg is a commentary on the perpetual motion of life and the stark reality of inequality that exists within it. The first verse of the song talks about the constant motion of the world and the never-ending cycle of struggle and relaxation. The second verse expresses the singer's sense of emptiness and how the world seems to be working against them. The chorus reinforces the idea of the big wheel of life turning on a simple line, highlighting the fact that for every person taking it easy, there's someone else struggling.


The third verse contrasts with the others by painting a picture of hope and freedom. The singer talks about the beauty of nature and how they wish their loved one could experience it without the burden of the world's problems. The bridge features striking imagery of a polluted world being watched by satellites and the rain washing away the singer's shadow, leaving them feeling destroyed. But even in the midst of these struggles, the final chorus brings a glimmer of hope - that the sun will always bring life and someday their soul will be mended.


In summary, "123" by orchardmktg is a thought-provoking piece that encourages reflection on one's place in the world and the struggles that exist within it. The lyrics use powerful imagery to convey the harsh realities of the singer's experience juxtaposed with moments of hope for a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

The big wheel keeps on turning
The cycle of life and the world keeps moving forward


On a simple line, day by day
The world moves along in a straightforward manner, without any significant change


The earth spins on its axis
The planet rotates in a constant motion, despite the problems that exist on its surface


One man struggle while another relaxes
Inequality exists in the world where some work hard while others have an easier time


There's a hole in my soul like a cavity
I feel incomplete and hollow inside


Seems the world is out to gather just by gravity
The world is drawn to material possessions and wealth, which can make us feel like we're being pulled along with it


The wheel keeps turning, the sky's rearranging
Life goes on, but it is constantly changing


Look, my son, the weather is changing
Change is a natural part of life, and even the weather changes over time


I'd like to feel that you could be free
I want my loved ones to experience true freedom and happiness


Look up at the blue skies beneath a new tree
Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of nature and the world around us


Sometime again, you'll turn green, and the sea turns red
The world goes through cycles, and what seems impossible or unlikely may eventually happen


My son, I said, the power of reflections over my head
We have the power to change the world and our lives through our thoughts and actions


We sang about the sun and danced among the trees
We celebrated the beauty of nature and the world we live in


And we listened to the whisper of the city on the breeze
We heard the sounds of the city, which contrasted with the peacefulness of nature


Will you cry in the most in a lead-free zone
Will you be able to live a life free of pollution and toxins?


Down within the shadows where the factories drone
The shadows of factories represent the negative impact of industrialization on the environment


On the surface of the wheel they build another town
Society is always building new towns and cities, but it can come at the cost of the natural world


And so the green come tumbling down
The destruction of nature and the loss of the environment


Yes, close your eyes and hold me tight
Take comfort in the ones you love when things seem difficult


And I'll show you sunset sometime again
Even in the midst of difficulty, there is beauty and hope


As a child solemn pray, my hope hides in disguise
Sometimes, hope can be hidden within us, and we must have faith to find it


While satellites and cameras watch from the skies
Technology can be both a blessing and a curse, providing information and surveillance from above


An acid drop of rain recycled from the sea
Even nature can be affected by pollution and waste, as seen in acid rain


It washed away my shadow, burnt a hole in me
Pollution can have a negative impact on both the physical and mental health of individuals


And all the king's men cannot put it back again
Sometimes, once damage is done, it cannot be undone


But the ghetto sun will nurture life
Even in difficult circumstances, there can be hope, growth, and new beginnings


And mend my soul sometime again
Our souls can heal and recover, even after experiencing pain and hardship




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Bigapplemagic

Another banger! Awesome job Bryce! Loved the vibe

Bryce Grier

Bigapplemagic thanks bro, good seeing this weekend G!

SteeloFilms

I never been to Tuner Evo but you made me feel like I was there. Awesome peice Bryce.

Bryce Grier

Thanks bro really appreciate that

WhittMedia

Killed it as always man! πŸ”₯ Good seeing you again

Bryce Grier

WhittMedia thanks bro, and likewise

Smokey Nigata

I remember seeing you rolling across someone's after-movie a few years back and thinking about how I wanted to find you and see your videos too. Well here I am, re-watching your videos every once in a while so I can drown in the sauce.

Bryce Grier

GT Saint haha thanks for support ❀️

Momo

Bringing the feels of my old city. :'(

Stance

This man does WORK.

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