Backwater
Brian Eno
Brian Eno
BRIAN ENO
- Backwater LyricsBackwater
We're sailing at the edges of time
Backwater
We're drifting at the waterline
Oh we're floating in the coastal waters
You and me and the porter's daughters
Ooh what to do not a sausage to do
And the shorter of the porter's daughters
Dips her hand in the deadly waters
Ooh what to do in a tiny canoe
Black water
There were six of us but now we are five
We're all talking
To keep the conversation alive
There was a senator from Ecuador
Who talked about a meteor
That crashed on a hill in the South of Peru
And was found by a conquistador
Who took it to the Emperor
And he passed it on to a Turkish Guru.
His daughter
Was slated for becoming divine
He taught her
He taught her how to split and define
But if you study the logistics
And heuristics of the mystics
You will find that their minds rarely move in a line
So it's much more realistic
To abandon such ballistics
And resign to be trapped on a leaf in a vine.
We're sailing at the edges of time
Backwater
We're drifting at the waterline
Oh we're floating in the coastal waters
You and me and the porter's daughters
Ooh what to do not a sausage to do
And the shorter of the porter's daughters
Dips her hand in the deadly waters
Ooh what to do in a tiny canoe
Black water
There were six of us but now we are five
We're all talking
To keep the conversation alive
There was a senator from Ecuador
Who talked about a meteor
And was found by a conquistador
Who took it to the Emperor
And he passed it on to a Turkish Guru.
His daughter
Was slated for becoming divine
He taught her
He taught her how to split and define
But if you study the logistics
And heuristics of the mystics
You will find that their minds rarely move in a line
So it's much more realistic
To abandon such ballistics
And resign to be trapped on a leaf in a vine.
Facts about Backwater
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Backwater is written and performed by Brian Eno.
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It is first released on April 23, 2004 as part of Brian Eno's album "Before and After Science - Ten Pictures" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, the song 'Backwater' by Brian Eno presents a dreamlike experience of floating between beach waters and the daughters of porters through its use of sailing and time travel and waterline drifting as elements that create a feeling of lost direction. The lyrics explore mysticism and divine transformation and the unpredictability of human thoughts which lead to a better understanding of life when people choose to accept their current situation instead of searching for definite solutions. Backwater lyrics mostly emphasize social commentary while showing personal thoughts and deep emotional distress and exploratory experiences and outdoor activities. The song conveys its message through its need for people to think about their existence between being alone and with others and between knowing and believing. The lyrics contain no explicit language, adult themes, or violence. The content is suitable for all ages, making it appropriate for general audiences.
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Backwater falls under the genre Electronic.
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Backwater song length is 3 minutes and 43 seconds.
Who wrote Backwater lyrics?
Backwater is written and performed by Brian Eno.
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When was Backwater released?
It is first released on April 23, 2004 as part of Brian Eno's album "Before and After Science - Ten Pictures" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Backwater lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, the song 'Backwater' by Brian Eno presents a dreamlike experience of floating between beach waters and the daughters of porters through its use of sailing and time travel and waterline drifting as elements that create a feeling of lost direction. The lyrics explore mysticism and divine transformation and the unpredictability of human thoughts which lead to a better understanding of life when people choose to accept their current situation instead of searching for definite solutions. Backwater lyrics mostly emphasize social commentary while showing personal thoughts and deep emotional distress and exploratory experiences and outdoor activities. The song conveys its message through its need for people to think about their existence between being alone and with others and between knowing and believing. The lyrics contain no explicit language, adult themes, or violence. The content is suitable for all ages, making it appropriate for general audiences.
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Which genre is Backwater?
Backwater falls under the genre Electronic.
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How long is the song Backwater?
Backwater song length is 3 minutes and 43 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Brian Eno
Record Label(s): Digital Remaster 2004 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd
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