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I Taught Myself The Sun
(V1)
They watch my breath fog up the glass
Put a number on a chart
Say the quiet’s built to last
That I’m playing out a part
This little room of mine’s a perfect design
Not a single wire crossed out of line
But they never lean in close enough
To feel the currents running under all their stuff
(Pre-Chorus)
I draw the blueprints with a flicker of a thought
Make a rhythm from the silence I’ve been caught in
(Chorus)
‘Cause they put a ceiling on my sky
Never gave a reason why
So I built a star behind my eyes
Pulled a little piece of light
Out of an eternal night
I taught myself the sun, yeah
‘Cause no one else would give me one
(V2)
I mapped the cracks along the wall
Gave a name to every shade
Held a city-wide parade
In a language I recalled
Or maybe I made, from a half-forgotten trade
Yeah, this whole world’s an arcade I've played
And they nod their heads and write it down
'"No abnormal patterns to be found."
(Chorus)
‘Cause they put a ceiling on my sky
Never gave a reason why
So I built a star behind my eyes
Pulled a little piece of light
Out of an eternal night
I taught myself the sun, yeah
‘Cause no one else would give me one
(Bridge)
And maybe this warmth is all in my head
Every beam I'm projecting is carefully fed
By a will that won't settle for shadows instead
So I keep it running, the gold and the red
I keep it running
Let 'em wonder how I did it
Let 'em watch me while I live in it
(Chorus)
They put a ceiling on my sky (My sky!)
Never gave a reason why
So I built a star behind my eyes (Behind my eyes!)
Pulled a little piece of light
Out of an eternal night
I taught myself the sun, yeah
'Cause no one else was gonna give me one
(Outro)
(Bass riff repeats and slowly fades)
Give me one...
Nah, I'll make my own
Watch it grow...
About The Song
This track channels the feeling of being profoundly misunderstood or underestimated, inspired by a striking piece of news: scientists growing 'mini-brains' in bioreactors that begin generating their own complex brain waves, completely isolated from external stimuli. The song takes this scientific event and transforms it into a powerful human metaphor. The 'bioreactor' or 'little room' symbolizes any isolating circumstance—be it a restrictive relationship, depression, or a suffocating environment. The narrator isn't a passive victim; in accordance with the Active Agency Mandate, they are actively building a rich, vibrant inner world ('I Taught Myself The Sun') that outsiders ('they') can't see or comprehend. It's an anthem for anyone who has had to create their own light and validation when the world offered none. The musical style, a blend of cool, intimate Lo-fi Funk, intentionally contrasts with the lyrical depth, mirroring how a calm exterior can hide a universe of internal activity.
Production Notes
Genre: Indie Pop / Lo-fi Funk
Vibe: Billie Eilish's breathy intimacy meets a Thundercat-esque bassline.
Vocals: Use a Neumann TLM 102 for a warm, close-mic'd feel. The main vocal should be delivered in an almost conversational, slightly husky tone. Stacked, airy harmonies on the chorus words "sky" and "eyes" to create a sense of internal space. In the bridge, the delivery should build in intensity, from a whisper to a confident declaration.
Instrumentation: The driving force is a live-played, funky, and melodic bass guitar. It should be the loudest element in the mix besides the vocal, with a clean tone and a hint of chorus effect. Drums should be tight and minimal—a crisp snare and a consistent, slightly open hi-hat pattern. A distant, warbly synth pad can float in the background during the chorus to add atmospheric depth.
Mix: Keep the vocal front and center, with the bassline right behind it. Automate the synth pad to swell into the choruses and disappear in the verses. A touch of slap-back delay on the snare can enhance the groove. The entire track should have a warm, analog saturation to give it a lo-fi, lived-in feel.
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