5D (Fifth Dimension)
The Byrds
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Oh, how is it that I could come out to you And be still floatin' And never hit bottom and keep falling through Just relaxed and paying attention? All my two-dimensional boundaries were gone I had lost to them badly I saw that world crumble and thought I was dead But I found my senses still working And as I continued to drop through the hole I found all surrounding To show me that joy innocently is Just be quiet and feel it around you And I opened my heart to the whole universe And I found it was loving And I saw the great blunder my teachers had made Scientific delirium madness Oh, I will keep falling as long as I live Ah, without ending And I will remember the place that is now That has ended before the beginning Oh, how is it that I could come out to you And be still floatin' And never hit bottom and keep falling through Just relaxed and paying attention?
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Written by: ROGER MCGUINN
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"5D (Fifth Dimension)" is a song by the American rock band, The Byrds. The band was formed in 1964 and went through several lineup changes throughout its existence.
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Album AppearanceThe song is the title track from their third studio album, "Fifth Dimension," released in July 1966.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by band member Jim McGuinn, who was inspired by his interest in the study of metaphysics and his understanding of Einstein's theory of relativity.
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Psychedelic Influence"5D (Fifth Dimension)" is known for being one of the earliest examples of psychedelic rock, a genre that became popular in the late-60s due to its perception-altering and mind-expanding lyrics and sounds.
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Chart PerformanceOn its release, "5D (Fifth Dimension)" peaked at No. 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking a departure from the band's earlier, more popular folk-rock singles.
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CriticismThe song's abstract lyrics and departure from the band's earlier sound attracted criticism at the time of its release, with some fans and critics struggling to understand its complex themes.
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Later InfluenceDespite early criticism, "5D (Fifth Dimension)" has been praised in retrospect for its innovative sound and is considered a landmark song in the development of psychedelic rock.
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Song MeaningIn an interview, McGuinn said that the song was an attempt to explain Einstein's theory of relativity, and according to him, the "5D" in the title stands for the fifth dimension, which he defined as the "dimension of the mind".
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Non-Inclusion of David CrosbyAlthough credited as a band member at the time, David Crosby did not participate in the recording of "5D (Fifth Dimension)".
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Album CoverThe cover of the "Fifth Dimension" album features a multiple exposure photo of the band in the studio, matching the psychedelic, multi-dimensional theme of the title song.
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