LYRICS
Use judgement
No argument
Facts are plain to see
Facts plain as can be
What is truth is truth to me
And true for you
One equals one
One sequels none
Black is black versus yak, yak, yak
Facts are plain to see
Facts plain as can be
What is truth is truth to me
And true for you
Logical truth sleuth
By definition
Developed in youth
Our solution
Facts are plain to see
Facts plain as can be
What is truth is truth to me
And true for you
- Logical-Truths-Part-I.mp3 (unplugged to conserve energy)
- Logical-Truths-Part-II.mp3
- Logical-Truths-Part-II-Instrumental.mp3
- Logical-Truths-LH-WK-3500.MID (Casio Left Hand / also controlled Korg PS60)
- Logical-Truths-RH-Yamaha-PSR-740.MID (Yamaha Right Hand / also controlled microKorg and miniNOVA vocorder)
Chords: Am G Em / Am D Am / Am D E / Am C D Am; Part II @ 128 Beats Per Minute
Instrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)
ABOUT THE SONG
The song “Logical Truths” explores the concept of objective truth and the perception of reality. Here’s an interpretation of the lyrics:
The opening lines emphasize the importance of using judgment and recognizing objective facts. The repetition of “facts plain as can be” underscores the clarity and undeniable nature of these truths. The assertion that “What is truth is truth to me, and true for you” suggests a relativistic view of truth, acknowledging that individuals may perceive truth differently based on their perspectives or beliefs.
The lines “One equals one, One sequels none” seem to highlight basic logical principles, such as the identity property (one equals one) and the concept of singularity (one sequels none), reinforcing the idea of objective truth.
The mention of “Black is black versus yak, yak, yak” juxtaposes a straightforward truth (black is black) with frivolous chatter (“yak, yak, yak”), perhaps implying the importance of distinguishing between essential truths and meaningless distractions.
The phrase “Logical truth sleuth” suggests the pursuit of truth through logical reasoning, which is often developed in youth and shapes our understanding of reality. This pursuit is presented as a solution to navigating the complexities of truth.
Overall, the song advocates for a balanced approach to truth-seeking, recognizing both the objectivity of certain facts and the subjectivity of individual interpretations. It encourages listeners to engage in logical reasoning while remaining open to different perspectives.
ExperiMental Music: The music and lyrics are written and recorded extemporaneously. Extemporaneous, spontaneous, improvisation, jamming, freestyle, and impromptu music are most closely related to pure chaos. The music and lyrics evolve from the “sensitive initial conditions” similar to “a butterfly flapping its wings in China causing a hurricane in the Atlantic.”
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