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John Wesley Harding The Speed Of Normal Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 8.05/10 [19 votes]Album: John Wesley Harding's New Deal / Original Release Date: 1996-02-13Genre: Singer/SongwriterSong Duration: 2 min 57 sec
JOHN WESLEY HARDING
- The Speed Of Normal Lyrics / with translationsI've lived my life backwards
Or heaven knows I've tried
Hope I find my perfection before I die
Maybe once we were fantastic
Maybe once we were divine
Now we're flailing in the wake
Of progress passing by
At the speed of normal
Ever since you were the baby
You've been trying to grow up
But that's nothing that a therapist can cure
There's an unconfirmed report
Or could it be a cruel hoax
That death is just the punchline
To a tall tale told
At the speed of normal
So for everyone who's anyone
And you know who you are
Hope you don't drop behind in the hundred yards war
The winners and the losers
Overtaken in the end
By their very shadows
Taking the last bend
At the speed of normal
Or heaven knows I've tried
Hope I find my perfection before I die
Maybe once we were fantastic
Maybe once we were divine
Now we're flailing in the wake
Of progress passing by
At the speed of normal
Ever since you were the baby
You've been trying to grow up
But that's nothing that a therapist can cure
There's an unconfirmed report
That death is just the punchline
To a tall tale told
At the speed of normal
So for everyone who's anyone
And you know who you are
Hope you don't drop behind in the hundred yards war
The winners and the losers
Overtaken in the end
By their very shadows
Taking the last bend
At the speed of normal
Facts about The Speed Of Normal
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The Speed Of Normal is written and performed by John Wesley Harding.
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It is first released on February 13, 1996 as part of John Wesley Harding's album "John Wesley Harding's New Deal" which includes 18 tracks in total. This song is the 12nd track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Speed of Normal' by John Wesley Harding reflects on the passage of time and the struggle to keep up with societal expectations and norms. The audience sees people experience feelings of defeat because they must compete with others who achieve perfect adulthood. The song uses the expression 'the speed of normal' to show how people in modern society experience constant life pressure while trying to establish their social identity. The speed of normal lyrics mostly emphasize reflection, nostalgia, social commentary, angst and solitude. The song shows how people must battle between their self-identity and their need to belong while they deal with time and social expectations and they experience the meaninglessness of existence. The lyrics show themes of existential reflection and mental health which need parental supervision because they might not be appropriate for younger children. The content lacks explicit language and graphic content yet the adult themes in the work lead to a PG rating.
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The Speed Of Normal falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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The Speed Of Normal song length is 2 minutes and 57 seconds.
Who wrote The Speed Of Normal lyrics?
The Speed Of Normal is written and performed by John Wesley Harding.
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When was The Speed Of Normal released?
It is first released on February 13, 1996 as part of John Wesley Harding's album "John Wesley Harding's New Deal" which includes 18 tracks in total. This song is the 12nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Speed Of Normal lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Speed of Normal' by John Wesley Harding reflects on the passage of time and the struggle to keep up with societal expectations and norms. The audience sees people experience feelings of defeat because they must compete with others who achieve perfect adulthood. The song uses the expression 'the speed of normal' to show how people in modern society experience constant life pressure while trying to establish their social identity. The speed of normal lyrics mostly emphasize reflection, nostalgia, social commentary, angst and solitude. The song shows how people must battle between their self-identity and their need to belong while they deal with time and social expectations and they experience the meaninglessness of existence. The lyrics show themes of existential reflection and mental health which need parental supervision because they might not be appropriate for younger children. The content lacks explicit language and graphic content yet the adult themes in the work lead to a PG rating.
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Which genre is The Speed Of Normal?
The Speed Of Normal falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song The Speed Of Normal?
The Speed Of Normal song length is 2 minutes and 57 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): John Wesley HardingRecord Label(s): 2007 WOW
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