The Ascension
tyler mann Lyrics
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Oh how did it feel
Well not too great, kind of shit
But I learned a valuable lesson
And what is that lesson
Anyone might be asking if anyone is listening
Well I learned of the most spectacular commodity in life
And trust me
I've had to not quite a lot in my life
Oh! I'm back
I bet you weren't expecting that
Nor wanting it, sorry
I just had one more thing to say
As I've done before
I just wanted to give a quick thank ya
So uh, thanks, and goodbye
In Tyler Mann's song "The Ascension," the singer reflects on a difficult experience, describing it as feeling the "light field" but not in a positive way. They learned a valuable lesson from this experience which they share with the listener. The lesson is about the importance of knowing when to not do something, which the singer describes as the "most spectacular commodity in life." They reveal that they have had to exercise this skill frequently in their life.
The song is a reflection on personal growth and the importance of setting boundaries for oneself. The singer's experience of the "light field" can be interpreted as a metaphor for a situation or opportunity that seems positive on the surface. However, upon closer inspection, it is clear that it is not what it appeared to be.
The lesson that the singer learned is emphasized through repetition and is meant to leave an impact on the listener. The use of the phrase "not quite a lot" suggests that the singer has made mistakes in the past and has had to learn from them through trial and error. The final line of the song is a nod to the listener, thanking them for listening and saying goodbye.
Line by Line Meaning
I felt the light field
I experienced a feeling of enlightenment or clarity.
Oh how did it feel
Expressing curiosity about the emotional aspect of the experience.
Well not too great, kind of shit
Acknowledging that the experience wasn't entirely positive.
But I learned a valuable lesson
Despite the negative parts, there was something important to be gained from the experience.
And what is that lesson
Beginning to explain what that valuable lesson was.
Anyone might be asking if anyone is listening
Acknowledging that the listener may not be particularly interested.
Well I learned of the most spectacular commodity in life
The valuable lesson was about something particularly special or rare.
And that is, just knowing when to not
The valuable lesson was about the importance of knowing when to do nothing.
And trust me
Emphasizing that the lesson was particularly important to the artist.
I've had to not quite a lot in my life
Offering a personal example of learning the importance of doing nothing.
Oh! I'm back
Announcing that there is more to say.
I bet you weren't expecting that
Assuming that the listener wasn't anticipating more speech.
Nor wanting it, sorry
Acknowledging that the listener may not be particularly interested in hearing more.
I just had one more thing to say
Continuing anyway and expressing that there is one more thought to convey.
As I've done before
Implying that the singer has a habit of adding more thoughts unexpectedly.
I just wanted to give a quick thank ya
Expressing gratitude to the listener.
So uh, thanks, and goodbye
Ending the speech and saying farewell.
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Written by: Tyler Mann
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