Digital
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Yin and yang, x and why, my mother and my father made me one night
In the beginning, a murky mass of hydrogen helium
Voted to organize into higher elements
Carbon nitrogen and oxygen, protons electrons collide
Digital, binary system, ones and zeroes, dark versus light
Forbidden fruit rotting on the vine
Forbidden fruit turning to wine. Intoxicating.
Nakedly we lay in an ecstatic embrace, trying not to come too quickly
One minute rise, plastic bagged lubricated safety tube
This is not a through street; one cannot pass here
But where me and you meet to graze the divine pastures
This is not a through street; one cannot pass here
But run and jump with two feet
And break through all the matter
Throw your body to the edge of crisis
Paralysis is everywhere
Throw your body to the edge of crisis
Paradise is everywhere
Digital, binary system, ones and zeroes, dark versus light
Yin and yang, x and why, my mother and my father
In me still fight, in me unite.
The song "Digital" by Mia Doi Todd is a meditation on the duality and interconnectedness of all things. The lyrics reference the binary nature of the digital world, with its ones and zeroes, and the way this reflects the larger cosmic battle between light and dark, yin and yang. The singer reflects on their own origins, acknowledging the role their parents played in bringing them into existence. They then expand their focus to the formation of the universe itself, mentioning the way that simple elements evolved into more complex ones through collisions of protons and electrons.
The idea of forbidden fruit is also present in the lyrics, suggesting a tension between desire and restraint. The singer describes being naked and embracing someone with ecstasy, but also trying to avoid coming too quickly. The sense of urgency is echoed in the repeated refrain "Throw your body to the edge of crisis," which encourages the listener to take risks and push beyond their comfort zone. The song ends on a note of reconciliation and integration, with the singer acknowledging that the opposing forces within them (presumably representing their parental lineage) both fight and unite to create who they are.
Overall, "Digital" is a complex and multi-layered song that touches on themes of creation, duality, and desire. The lyrics suggest a deep appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things, while also urging the listener to break through barriers and embrace the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Digital, binary system, ones and zeroes, dark Versus light
The song talks about the conflict between different binary systems and how they represent opposing forces like darkness and light.
Yin and yang, x and why, my mother and my father made me one night
The singer is reflecting on their origin story and how their parents coming together was a balance of opposing forces, like yin and yang or two variables in an equation.
In the beginning, a murky mass of hydrogen helium Voted to organize into higher elements Carbon nitrogen and oxygen, protons electrons collide
The song describes the creation of higher elements from the raw materials of the universe, with particles coming together through collision and organization.
Forbidden fruit rotting on the vine Forbidden fruit turning to wine. Intoxicating. Nakedly we lay in an ecstatic embrace, trying not to come too quickly One minute rise, plastic bagged lubricated safety tube
The lyrics explore themes of temptation and the consequences of indulging in pleasures that may be forbidden. It also includes a reference to safe sex practices.
This is not a through street; one cannot pass here But where me and you meet to graze the divine pastures This is not a through street; one cannot pass here But run and jump with two feet And break through all the matter
The artist is describing a sacred space where they and their loved one can meet and connect, where only they are allowed to enter and break through the barriers of the physical world.
Throw your body to the edge of crisis Paralysis is everywhere Throw your body to the edge of crisis Paradise is everywhere
The chorus urges the listener to take risks and push themselves to the limit in order to find paradise, despite the fear of failure and stagnation.
Digital, binary system, ones and zeroes, dark versus light Yin and yang, x and why, my mother and my father In me still fight, in me unite.
The song ends by repeating the opening stanza, with the singer reflecting on the opposing forces that still exist within them and how they have the power to come together and unite despite their differences.
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