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Combining soaring leads, smooth harmonies, and a thumping rhythm section, transit demonstrates the power, versatility, and emotion of the most natural instrument of all, the human voice.
Heart thumping bass, vocal percussion, instrument emulation, innovative arrangements, and diverse solo style come together to create an incredible show that leaves audiences speechless. With a diverse repertoire including pop, rock, funk, jazz, beach music and oldies transit can put together a set to please any audience, introducing them to the unique art of a cappella, showcasing some of our original music, and connecting to the audience with music that they know and love. Using the latest in live sound technology transit is able to harness vocals and transform them into a high impact show that some will scarcely believe is created with only 5 voices. Combining soaring leads, smooth harmonies, and a thumping rhythm section, transit demonstrates the power, versatility, and emotion of the most natural instrument of all, the human voice.
hide and seek
transit vocal band Lyrics
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The dust has only just begun to fall,
Crop circles in the carpet, sinking, feeling.
Spin me 'round again and rub my eyes.
This can't be happening.
When busy streets amass with people
Would stop to hold their heads heavy.
Trains and sewing machines.
All those years they were here first.
Oily marks appear on walls
Where pleasure moments hung before.
The takeover, the sweeping insensitivity of this still life.
Hide and seek.
Trains and sewing machines. (Oh, you won't catch me around here)
Blood and tears (hearts),
They were here first.
Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that you only meant well? Well, of course you did.
Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that it's all for the best? Of course it is.
Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that it's just what we need? And you decided this.
What you say?
Mmm, what did She say?
Ransom notes keep falling out your mouth.
Mid-sweet talk, newspaper word cut-outs.
Speak no feeling, no I don't believe you.
You don't care a bit. You don't care a bit.
(hide and seek)
Ransom notes keep falling out your mouth.
Mid-sweet talk, newspaper word cut-outs.
(hide and seek)
Speak no feeling, no I don't believe you.
You don't care a bit. You don't care a bit.
(hide and seek)
You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit.
(hide and seek)
You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit.
The lyrics to Transit Vocal Band's "Hide and Seek" present a complex and enigmatic commentary on modern life and humanity's relationship to the world around us. The song opens with the singer's disbelief and confusion about their surroundings, as if they are waking up to a world they no longer recognize. The metaphor of "dust" falling suggests a sense of decay or disintegration, and the talk of "crop circles" in the carpet underscore this sense of strangeness and unreality.
The chorus of "hide and seek" suggests a feeling of being lost or trapped, unable to escape the strangeness of the world around us. The reference to "trains and sewing machines" evokes a sense of industrialization and automation, as if humanity has been overtaken by the machines we have created. The lyrics "all those years they were here first" suggest an erasure of human history and a loss of perspective on our place in the world.
The repeated refrain of "mm, what you say?" is perhaps the most recognizable element of the song, and its meaning is open to interpretation. The lyrics that follow suggest a sense of resignation or defeat, as if the singer has given up on trying to understand what is happening around them. The final section of the song returns to the theme of "ransom notes" falling from the mouth, suggesting a lack of authenticity or genuineness in our words and actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Where are we? What the hell is going on?
We are lost and confused about our current situation
The dust has only just begun to fall,
Things have just started to collapse and fall apart
Crop circles in the carpet, sinking, feeling.
The patterns in our life are shifting and affecting us deeply
Spin me 'round again and rub my eyes.
We can't believe what's happening, and are trying to make sense of it
This can't be happening.
We are in disbelief about what is occurring
When busy streets amass with people
Would stop to hold their heads heavy.
The chaos of the world is weighing heavily on people, causing them to feel overwhelmed
Hide and seek.
We are trying to conceal ourselves from the harsh realities of life
Trains and sewing machines.
The machines of industry and modernity are dominating our lives
All those years they were here first.
We are only products of the systems and structures that came before us
Oily marks appear on walls
Where pleasure moments hung before.
The remnants of past happiness are now marred by the grime and marks of our current reality
The takeover, the sweeping insensitivity of this still life.
Our environment is becoming more sterile and unfeeling, as we lose touch with our humanity
Blood and tears (hearts),
They were here first.
Our emotional struggles and pain have always been a part of the human experience
Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that you only meant well? Well, of course you did.
Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that it's all for the best? Of course it is.
Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that it's just what we need? And you decided this.
What you say?
Mmm, what did She say?
We hear empty promises and justifications from others, but deep down we know the truth and question their intentions
Ransom notes keep falling out your mouth.
Mid-sweet talk, newspaper word cut-outs.
Speak no feeling, no I don't believe you.
You don't care a bit. You don't care a bit.
We are being manipulated and deceived by others who don't truly care about us or our well-being
(hide and seek)
Ransom notes keep falling out your mouth.
Mid-sweet talk, newspaper word cut-outs.
(hide and seek)
Speak no feeling, no I don't believe you.
You don't care a bit. You don't care a bit.
(hide and seek)
You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit.
We realize that we can't trust those who are deceiving us, and continue to hide and protect ourselves
Contributed by Colton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jackie Renee
don't want Pentatonix to do this song. Transit does it to perfection. no matter how underrated this is, I will always listen to their cover before any other acapella group
DaRealHBIC
Facts jackie!💯💯💯
Brn. Bear
Just found this and I'm on my fourth two-way repeat. (Both sets of speakers in my home)
transitvocalband
I think its safe to say that transit is in fact a group of 5 people, all named Raleigh.
Johnny Souza
The harmonies are outstanding! The different chord progressions are magical! The bass is a champion too!!!
LC87
As a classically-trained vocalist, this is the type of vocal technicality and artistry for which I strive. :) Thank you so much for this. It is truly an inspiration and a reminder to keep going. Keep it up! :D
Robby LaFlamme
That's just the harmonizing of their voices, that beautiful hum sound. If you listen there's a voice for every single sound and you hear them individually.
Linda Huynh
The harmonies in this version are absolutely amazing.
devon rabtor
This is by far the BEST rendition of this song. Absolute perfection
Jackie J
transitvocalband, this is beautiful. I'm not a singer but I know how difficult it is to sing acapella and for this to harmonize so perfectly is AMAZING! thanks for sharing with youtube :)