he’s since released a handful of independent EPs and singles that have solidified his stance as a front runner in the global bedroom pop movement. Influenced by architecture, fashion, film, art and more, the eclectic producer launched his life in music at a young age, beginning with music classes in elementary school and later graduating to band and choir in middle school and high school. After relocating from Kobe, Japan, to Boston in 2011 to study singing/songwriting at Berklee College of Music, rei began to self-release his original music, first releasing his songs on SoundCloud as raybaboon in 2013. He independently released his debut EP, "raybaboon" in 2014, which today counts +28M collective streams. Formally switching monikers in 2014, he’s released a number of breakout projects as rei brown, including the 2016 EP "Lungs", the 2017 double-single “i feel so cold” and the two-part "Lovers" EP series. To date, rei counts +80M cross-platform streams. Across 2020, rei will be released a series of singles starting with quarantine-inspired “Bubble.”
Wouldn't It Be Great
rei brown Lyrics
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Memories and flashbacks pull me down
The further I decline
I hear her voice as I begin to drown
Wouldn't it be great
If no one had to leave
Wouldn′t it be great
Some things stay
And some things fade
Wouldn't it be great
If things were okay
I find her silhouette
Dances in the corners of my mind
The sun will come to set
Still her shadow′s there for me to find
Wouldn′t it be great
If no one had to leave
Wouldn't it be great
If our hearts didn′t bleed
Some things stay
And some things fade
Wouldn't it be great
If things were okay
The opening lines of rei brown's song, "Wouldn't It Be Great" suggest a feeling of being trapped and overwhelmed by memories and emotions. The imagery of being trapped beneath the ice gives us the impression of being stuck in a dark and cold place, unable to escape. Memories and flashbacks are often a source of pain for people, and here we see that they are pulling the singer down, making it harder for them to cope with their emotions. The further they decline, the more immersed in their memories they become, until they begin to hear her voice as they begin to drown. The idea of drowning is often used to denote a sense of defeat or hopelessness, and it's clear that the singer is struggling to keep their head above water.
The chorus of the song brings up the idea of a world where no one has to leave, and where hearts don't bleed. This is a utopic vision of the world, where everything is okay and there is no pain or heartbreak. The repetition of the phrase "Wouldn't it be great" gives us the impression that the singer is longing for this world, where their pain and sorrow doesn't exist. They want things to be okay, and for the things that matter to stay. It's a simple wish, but one that is fraught with emotion and longing.
In the second verse, the singer looks for their lost love in their memories. The idea that they find her silhouette dancing in the corners of their minds suggests that she is never far from their thoughts. Despite the fact that the sun will come to set, and the day will end, their shadow is always there for the singer to find. It's clear that this lost love still holds a powerful grip on the singer's heart, and they can't escape the memories that haunt them.
Overall, "Wouldn't It Be Great" is a song about longing and loss. It's about the pain of memories and the hope for a better world. The repetitive chorus drives home the singer's desire for a world where everything is okay, and where hearts don't bleed. The song is a poignant reminder of the fact that sometimes, despite our best efforts, we can't escape the past.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm trapped beneath the ice
I feel trapped and overwhelmed, like I'm drowning under the weight of my problems.
Memories and flashbacks pull me down
The past keeps haunting me and dragging me down, making it hard to move forward.
The further I decline
The more I struggle, the worse things seem to get.
I hear her voice as I begin to drown
Even in my darkest moments, I still long for the comfort of this person's voice.
Wouldn't it be great
I wish for a better world where things weren't so hard and painful.
If no one had to leave
It would be wonderful if we could all stay together and never have to say goodbye.
If our hearts didn't bleed
It would be a relief if we could stop feeling so much pain and heartache.
Some things stay
Not everything disappears with time; some things stick with us forever.
And some things fade
Other things lose their meaning and importance as time goes on.
Wouldn't it be great
I still cling to the hope that things could be better than they are now.
If things were okay
All I really want is for things to be okay, to have some sense of peace and stability in my life.
I find her silhouette
I can still picture her in my mind, even though she's no longer with me.
Dances in the corners of my mind
Her memory is always there, lurking in the back of my thoughts and feelings.
The sun will come to set
Time keeps moving on, even when I don't want it to.
Still her shadow's there for me to find
Her presence still lingers, even though she's not physically here anymore.
Writer(s): Ray Brown
Contributed by Carter C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alexisjang6934
I'm trapped beneath the ice
Memories and flashbacks pull me down
Further I decline
I hear a voice as I begin to drown
Wouldn't it be great
If no one had to leave
Wouldn't it be great
If our hearts didn't bleed
Some things stay
And some things fade
Wouldn't it be great
If things were okay
I find her silhouette
Dances in the corners of my mind
The sun begins to set
And still her shadow's there for me to find
Wouldn't it be great
If no one had to leave
Wouldn't it be great
If our hearts didn't bleed
Some things stay
And some things fade
Wouldn't it be great
If things are okay
@geoff3610
I'm trapped beneath the ice. memories and flashbacks pull me down. further i decline. i hear a voice as i begin to drown.
wouldn't it be great, if no one had to leave. wouldn't it be great if our hearts didn't bleed. some things stay. some things fade. wouldn't it be great, if things were ok.
i find a silhouette, dances in the corners of my mind. The sun will come to set. And still your shadow's there for me to find.
wouldn't it be great, if no one had to leave, wouldn't it be great if our hearts didn't bleed. some things stay, some things fade. wouldn't it be great, if things were ok.
Something to that effect
@EphyPinkman
I'm chasing the same girl since 1 year.
We once were in love with each other, but we both kinda slipped into our depression and made dumb decisions.
my friends and my family call me crazy, iss true, I fucking am, but don't you ever had that one person who just captures your whole heart? More than the others you "fell" in love with.
Jesus this girl, this is the jam that I needed, thanks rei.
Many love from Berlin.
@nateosborne7361
its not even funny how emotional, depressing, but at the same time joyous and amazing this song is.
keep up the good work, rei.
@mysteriavoid
hellp fellow non grammar user
@harshpherwani6590
d - z dont ruin it
@st8562
This is so beautiful. All of those different sounds blend so well together. So happy to have new art from you.
@darkblades1201
Eliz ST i like how you called this art and not “A new song/music video”
@yorgoskaskaneas7494
Jesus christ why arent you more popular
@chilidog665
Good Boi, maybe it's better that this sort of art isn't exposed to today's trends. sometimes it's great to have something this beautiful to fall back on, when everything else is so outplayed.
@hamjones9997
chili dog agreed best to not let ppl ruin a good thing
@jordanogburn8850
It's sad that a rick and morning video has more views using this song. Rei your a legend man keep making music
@kiarashtohidi398
Not all people deserve this masterpiece