Overcoming everyone by Mr. Henry
Slowing down time while racing through life: 'Overcoming Everyone'
Stripping back the layers of daily hustle, this song offers a poignant meditation on our relentless pursuit of success versus the quiet joys of existence.
In what we might call 'the age of self,' inspired by the philosophical musings of Robert Wyatt, this track challenges listeners with soul-searching questions about competition, contentment, and the essence of true fulfillment.
Have you ever paused to relish the simple, fundamental joys of life?
"Overcoming Everyone" is a powerful contemplation on the choice to define our own narrative.
The song, with its introspective lyrics, reflects on the pace of existence and the urgency to define one's life outside the expectations of the System:
Have our days been sunlit with joy, or shadowed by an unyielding desire to surpass others? It’s an invitation to pause and reflect on what shapes our narratives — are we crafting a life of genuine moments, or merely outpacing shadows?
"did you let your days be filled by the sun or you lived your life overcoming everyone?"
Starting with an intense multilayered arrangement for acoustic guitars, in the coda, the song turns into a cahotic dissonant fanfare of distorted organs that is the representation of what happens if you live your life overcoming everyone
Accompanied by a photograph of an industrial stairwell, with shadows of windows and an industrial elevator net reflected on the walls, the intricate interplay of light and shadow symbolize the hidden experiences that shape our lives.
This visual metaphor powerfully complements the song’s themes, illustrating the complexity and often hidden dimensions of our daily existence.
It invites the audience to uncover the subtle yet profound impacts of their choices, mirrored in the interplay of shadow and light.
**Lyrics**
OVERCOMING EVERYONE
Days are flowing slower
than the life we breath
and the goal of surviving
is not just simply living.
Did you let your days
be filled by the sun
or you spent your life
overcoming everyone?
Tracklist
| 1. | Overcoming everyone | 3:26 |
| 2. | Overcoming everyone home demo | 3:03 |
Credits
Mr. Henry:
- Vocals
- Acoustic guitars
- Ebow
- Semi acoustic bass
- Farfisa organs
Giacomo Trani:
- recording assistant
- Written, recorded, mixed and mastered by Mr. Henry at Laboratorio di sperimentazione sonora Nitön.
- Additional mixing and mastering by Luca Martegani.
License
All rights reserved.Tags
Mr. Henry is an experimental songwriter.
His musical style is distinguished by evocative melodies, innovative sounds, and profound lyrical content.
Since 2003, he has released three albums under the Mr. Henry moniker and is an active member of the experimental electro-acoustic trio, Niton.
He has also contributed to various psych/avant-garde bands such as Downlouders, Menimals, and Lucha Libre.