Nelsonian Buzz

from Hoppel Poppel by nraakors

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Framed by instrumental instability, the lyrics communicate a burgeoning sense of social anxiety and disconnection. This results in attempted escapism and a futile need for “hope.” Finally, the truest connection one finds is our mutual and unstoppable journey into oblivion. The instrumental breaks and discordant lines indicate the attempts at breaking from reality into distraction that ultimately dissolve into resignation. The reference to Nelson is based on “turning a blind eye,” in this case an attempt to turn a blind eye to the world around you in a doomed search for fleeting happiness.

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We walk the same street
But you don’t see me
Stuck in your own world
You’re walking alone

Tell yourself comforting lies
To help pass the time
Creating illusions
So you don’t have to try

Where exiles’ll cower
The unwashed’ll shower
Echo chamber views
Feed minds of fools

Caught your earbud buzz
On a sunny day walk
With the words being said
And the nod of your head
We don’t feel the same
About who’s to blame
For the worry and woe
Who’s a friend or a foe

Come with me
I want to make you believe
In anything
In the power of tomorrow

There will be
Another day to save
If we walk together
On the way to the grave

credits

from Hoppel Poppel, released February 1, 2021
James Kasper - songwriter/backing vocals
Joseph Norman - songwriter/lead guitar
Gigi Macabre - songwriter/lyrics/vocals

Tony Vermeer - rhythm guitar
Joey Kramer - electric bass
Steve Swyers - drums

Amy McBeth - backing vocals

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Nraakors Iowa City, Iowa

Nraakors is the brainchild of James Kasper, Joseph Norman, and Gigi Macabre. Their music includes aspects of grunge, prog, noise rock, thrash metal, jazz fusion, folk, neoclassical, and free improv. The result is a bit like the composers; weird, a little roughhewn, somewhat sentimental, and equal parts sardonic and sincere. ... more

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