Great song. It's yet another aspect of humanist philosophy VNV Nation has so expertly committed to song.
There is a Japanese philosophy that somewhat fits the theme going on here: "mono no aware". It is translated as "sensitivity to things", and while perhaps vague, it couldn't be more clear once you understand the importance of opening yourself up to the beauty of existence. This song asks us to recall when we last took notice of an endless sky, when we were last humbled and awed by the grandeur of existence. And to notice how captivating it is that this existence is weaved with transience, of the most fragile things. Done with frequency, these reminders can have a tremendous spiritual effect.
It truly is worth it to cultivate a sensitivity to things, no matter how busy you are.
Great song. It's yet another aspect of humanist philosophy VNV Nation has so expertly committed to song.
There is a Japanese philosophy that somewhat fits the theme going on here: "mono no aware". It is translated as "sensitivity to things", and while perhaps vague, it couldn't be more clear once you understand the importance of opening yourself up to the beauty of existence. This song asks us to recall when we last took notice of an endless sky, when we were last humbled and awed by the grandeur of existence. And to notice how captivating it is that this existence is weaved with transience, of the most fragile things. Done with frequency, these reminders can have a tremendous spiritual effect.
It truly is worth it to cultivate a sensitivity to things, no matter how busy you are.