Synesthesia
Andrew McMahon In the Wilderness, Andrew McMahon
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I saw pictures from the space shuttle Of America tonight I could almost see my house I could almost see the rest of my life And my mother's in the hospital And my friends are in the news Collecting trophies for the songs they wrote While we lived in the shadow of the moon Yes, I never made a gold record And I've never been to Mars But I've traveled around this world Shooting fireworks and falling stars, and prison bars And my father's got a decent job And he's finally pulling through There's more to life than singing songs we wrote While we lived in the shadow of the moon And I see colors when I hear your voice Put on your wings that put gravity on trial And I see colors, I don't hear the noise Because we're only flying for a while Because we're only flying for a while I saw this picture of my niece Twisting high above the narrow beam And my brother looked so proud Like he woke up in this perfect dream And I've known you all my life But I knew you long before that tune Let's go dancing to the songs we wrote When we lived in the shadow of the moon And I see colors when I hear your voice Put on your wings that put gravity on trial I see colors, I don't hear the noise Because we're only flying for a while And I could love you in the falling rain Like many things, this is a storm we're meant to ride Like synesthesia aboard a stalling plane It's like we're only flying for a while Flying for a while Whoooaaaaaaa (x3) And I see colors when I hear your voice Put on your wings that put gravity on trial I see colors, and I don't feel the choice Because we're only flying for a while And I could love you in the falling rain Like many things, this is a storm we're meant to ride Like synesthesia aboard a stalling plane It's like we're only flying for a while Flying for a while Flying for a while Flying for a while Whoaaaaaaaaaaaa
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Written by: ANDREW ROSS MCMAHON, MARK CARL STOLINKSKI WILLIAMS
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12 facts about this song
Artist Background"Synesthesia" is a song by Andrew McMahon, an American singer-songwriter known for his work with Jack's Mannequin and Something Corporate. He started his solo career in 2013.
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Song Origin"Synesthesia" was the first song McMahon released under his own name. The term itself means a unique sensory experience wherein one type of stimulation evokes the sensation of another, such as hearing a sound prompting the visualization of colour.
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AlbumThe song "Synesthesia" is part of Andrew McMahon's debut EP, "The Pop Underground," released in April 2013.
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Visual ElementsThe song itself has a music video, which is quite colourful and vibrant, reflecting the title's meaning.
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Popularity"Synesthesia" was well-received by McMahon's fans, quickly gaining popularity and becoming one of the standout tracks on the EP.
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Inspirational RootsMany believe that "Synesthesia" is influenced by McMahon's earlier work with bands like Jack's Mannequin and Something Corporate, featuring his recognizable emotive vocals and profound lyrics.
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Live PerformancesMcMahon usually performs "Synesthesia" with a solo piano during concerts, captivating audiences with its raw emotion and lyrical depth.
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ThemeThe song tells a story about feeling lost and finding yourself, a common theme in McMahon's work, likely reflecting his personal experiences with cancer and recovery.
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Artist's InterpretationMcMahon has mentioned in interviews that "Synesthesia" holds a special place for him as it marks the beginning of his music exploration without the camouflage of a band.
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Unique AspectThe song is particularly noteworthy for its innovative use of sound and colour, true to its title, resulting in a dynamic and immersive musical journey.
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for Best Cinematography in the 2013 International Music Video Awards.
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Radio Airplay"Synesthesia" was released to American Modern rock radio on July 30, 2013, and enjoyed a modest success on the charts.
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