Song Description
Based on the story of Narcissus and Echo from greek mythology. Narcissus loved himself and spent all of his time staring at his reflection in the water. Echo could not speak for herself and could only repeat what others said. Echo loved Narcissus but obviously her love could never be returned. This song explores the Narcissism involved in being an artist and the dangers of becoming too self-absorbed when others begin to idolise you.
| Song Length |
2:33 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Electronic - Ambient |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Similar Artists |
Kate Bush, Tori Amos |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I always hoped that I would find you
Turned out you'd been here all along
Seen as an image in the water
Heard in the Echo of a song
I heard a sweet voice
I saw the one
And if I drown in my reflection
At least I'll leave my image on the pond
Heard in the verses of ghostly voices
That start off adrift in my mind
Heard in the words of my dark reflection
That ride on the melody lines
But I listened past the chords of my song
To see it is me I desire
And Echo with all her repercussions
She brings all my ego requires
© Ben McGarvey 2006