Story Behind The Song
The band's name was actually derived from a lyric in the chorus and not the other way around. It introduces the concept of a "soul ground". It's the bridge between art and science, or the body and soul. It's bridges the gap between abstract thought and feelings and more practical groundings in science so that you can make sense of things.
The song explores themes of self-exploration, finding oneself, spirituality, soul-searching. It also alludes to concepts of physics, dark matter, energy and the universe.
In a way it follows the journey of a man "the wanderer" and his path to find his place in the universe. Society has referred to human beings as being either leaders, or followers. This song introduces a third type of person, "the wanderer" who sets his own path. He doesn't need to feed off of others. He derives his power from within. THis is the song for the true introvert.
Song Description
The song is an in-your-face, punchy, energetic rock song that is not angry, but rather cool, trippy, psychedelic.
Starts off with a funky guitar riff. Dueling guitars then play off each other throughout the song.The verse vocals has a serene, calm part and a louder, more forceful part.
The chorus is bouncy, punchy and catchy.
There is an interlude/bridge section after the second chorus which is mostly instrumental. This part has been described as hypnotizing, druggy, psychedelic.
There are many different genres of music that influence the sound of this song. These include blues, rock, hip-hop, funk, reggae, ska.
| Song Length |
4:54 |
Genre |
Rock - Psychedelic, Rock - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Aggressive, Cool |
Subject |
General, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
The Black Keys, The White Stripes |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
V1
Days pass ...
Just another night
Will I find my way
There's a place no one knows
There's a place where know one goes
Chorus 1
Wear my face
Hide it from my head now
Take my place
Feed me to your soul ground
Take my place
Feed me to your soul ground
Take my place
Lead me to my soul ground
V2
There's a ...
Place behind the line
Where the light goes dark
Forever unknown lies the follower
Forever alone is the wanderer, the wanderer
Chorus 2
I'm a mess
I can't put my foot down
Change my pace
I'll ride it to the end now
Change my pace
Lead me to your soul ground
Change my pace
Lead me to your soul ground
Bridge
We all miss the words to fill
And I'm not the one to find
Just want a sense of what's mine
I'm walking the bridge over my mind
Chorus 3
Change the pace
Feed me to your soul ground
Change the pace
Lead me to where my souls found