RIP Eyedea.
Thanks for sharing!
One of the most captivating aspects of music is its ability to evoke emotions, tell stories, and resonate with our own experiences. The Dive (a) by Eyedea is a song that has deeply resonated with me due to its thought-provoking lyrics and profound exploration of the human psyche.
https://oldtimemusic.com/w2/the-meaning-behind-the-song-the-dive-a-by-eyedea/
The Dive (Part 1 and Part 2) are two songs that detail the protagonist’s experience with first episode psychosis and their struggle with mental health. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, psychotic experiences can be highly distressing, confusing, and isolating.
Part 1 breaks down the psychotic experience into three verses. Verse 1 is the prodromal phase (the skepticism sets in and lessens your appeal; you tamper with reality maps). Verse 2 is the acute phase (but never had evidence of one who thought himself mad; you’re going crazy, and desperately reachin’ for reason). Verse 3 is the recovery phase (now you’ve truly formed an opinion about heaven; it starts out with a question, and this is what it ends in). The ending line just solidifies this this theme even more because with each foot you fall, the voice starts to sound more and more like yours.
https://genius.com/Eyedea-and-abilities-the-dive-part-1-lyrics
Peep the whole album, “First Born” if you like it. Masterful lyricist. Died way too young.
When you listen to that album… Try to actually believe that he wrote all of it between the ages of 14 - 18. Released it when he was 19. Died at 28. It’s insane.
