I ponder a reaction to Concept of Breathing’s song “Forever”

“Forever” by Concept of Breath is a track that sweeps you into an auditory landscape so rich and distinct, it’s as if you’re discovering music for the first time. The esoteric guitars weave a tapestry of sound that’s both complex and inviting, creating a backdrop that’s at once familiar and utterly foreign. These are not just strings being plucked or strummed; they’re whispers from another dimension, guiding you through the track’s nuanced journey. The melody they craft feels like a secret being told in hushed tones, one that you’re privileged to overhear.

Then there’s the vocal sound – an oddball concoction of timbres that might initially catch you off guard, but soon becomes a very compelling part of the experience. The vocalist doesn’t just sing; it twists, turns, and dances around the melody, sometimes aligning with the guitars, at other times diverging to explore its own peculiar path. It’s this vocal sound that imbues the song with a sense of mystique and individuality. The singer manages to convey emotion not just through the lyrics, but through the very texture and color of their voice, which is no small feat.

A band to watch, and a song to listen to more than once. Give it a go. The band and song gets a thumbs up for me.

Lyrics

You walk alone and feel the cities' weight
Again the rain washes out the reality line
How many times
Have you wanted to run away
Give in to the call
Let the heart shine

Be brave
And you'll never lose your way
No matter what someone says
Be brave
And the further you can go
The brighter will be sunrise to come

Just stay
Awake
And swim on, know it all
The great seas
Will give a way
And you'll be free forever

Take in the peaks and feel the clouds
Not back down, leave the past behind
Do an impossible, make a break out
And you’ll see what you tried to find

There are no more limits
Crystal air fills your breath
With the spirits of the winds
You’ll feel the freedom’s breeze

Be brave
And you'll never lose your way
No matter what someone says
Be brave
And the further you can go
The brighter will be sunrise to come

Just stay
Awake
And swim on, know it all
The great seas
Will give a way
And you'll be free forever

Just stay
Awake
And swim on, know it all
The great seas will give a way
And you will
And we will

We will fall
Into the unknown
Our lives flow forever
Our lives flow forever