So one thing I realized while editing - I missed one of the major themes of the song, the symbolism of wood and trees. While I referenced it a couple times, I never went in depth, especially with how it related to the music video as well as the chorus. So I just wanted to put that out there that I figured it out but only after recording this, so sorry guys.
to add to this: counting a trees rings is a way to discern the age of the tree. The chorus kind of insinuates that society will kill you, your art, your entire existence just to dissect your life analytically and place you into a neat taxonomical shelf.
One of the things that hit me the most about this song is the beginning of the verses, the "I used to ____, hard to admit that I used to _____." Becuse I drew every day when I was younger but I hardly ever do now. But I still can't say that I used to, because if I do then I an admiting to myself that I no longer draw anymore and that I left that behind, and I belive that's what those lines mean in this song.
It's a very powerful sentiment that Aesop expressed very well in this song. There's a lot of things that we leave behind as we get older that our brains refuse to let us recognize, or else we'd fall into a deep pit of regret.
the rings means when you chop a tree down you can count the rings of the inside of the life of the tree. so basically instead of admiring his life as a “tree” only counting his accomplishments “rings” after his death.
6:00 we’re all still trying to formulate language to describe this art form. And I’ve been listening since 2000. It begs the question: at what point does rap transition into high art? Sure it’s all art, but so is a toddler’s doodle
Aesop is absolutely high art. The music itself is at the top tier of hip-hop (production, uniqe sound, creativity etc), his flow is also at the peak of the industry, lyricism is without question is the best of all time and trancends hip-hop into storytelling, an element where he has no peers in any medium. Combine this with the visual art that accompanies his work, of which much can be said, and he is well established as one of the most accomplished fine/high artists in history... 🤷♂️my view anyhow
When this album first came out before the official release he put out a youtube video with the whole album playing over a miniature adaptation of the shining that he had created
Hope you get your inspiration back to write. It’s hard to block out negativity and judgement but you can do it. You definitely don’t want to end up in this song… Channel is growing, keep up the excellent work
I think the rings refer to the rings of a tree. That's how you know the age of the tree, by counting the rings. The chopping down also suggests this. Chopping down a tree just to count its rings is a wasteful act in itself.
Yes, I should've understood this at the time, it only clicked when I was editing the video. But nevertheless, a powerful image (now that I'm able to recognize it).
@dshman Still, a pretty solid analysis. Aesop's rhymes are dense with symbolism and can have just as many interpretations. I think that's the point of his music.
So one thing I realized while editing - I missed one of the major themes of the song, the symbolism of wood and trees. While I referenced it a couple times, I never went in depth, especially with how it related to the music video as well as the chorus. So I just wanted to put that out there that I figured it out but only after recording this, so sorry guys.
to add to this: counting a trees rings is a way to discern the age of the tree. The chorus kind of insinuates that society will kill you, your art, your entire existence just to dissect your life analytically and place you into a neat taxonomical shelf.
The man was on point calling himself Aesop. His fables go hard.
One of the things that hit me the most about this song is the beginning of the verses, the "I used to ____, hard to admit that I used to _____." Becuse I drew every day when I was younger but I hardly ever do now. But I still can't say that I used to, because if I do then I an admiting to myself that I no longer draw anymore and that I left that behind, and I belive that's what those lines mean in this song.
It's a very powerful sentiment that Aesop expressed very well in this song. There's a lot of things that we leave behind as we get older that our brains refuse to let us recognize, or else we'd fall into a deep pit of regret.
the rings means when you chop a tree down you can count the rings of the inside of the life of the tree. so basically instead of admiring his life as a “tree” only counting his accomplishments “rings” after his death.
This is my far one of my top 3 lyric review of Aseop Rock.
Do Jumping Coffins.
I enjoy your reactions. Thank you for the effort you go through to get these videos up!
6:00 we’re all still trying to formulate language to describe this art form. And I’ve been listening since 2000. It begs the question: at what point does rap transition into high art? Sure it’s all art, but so is a toddler’s doodle
Lyrical Novels. 😊
Aesop is absolutely high art. The music itself is at the top tier of hip-hop (production, uniqe sound, creativity etc), his flow is also at the peak of the industry, lyricism is without question is the best of all time and trancends hip-hop into storytelling, an element where he has no peers in any medium. Combine this with the visual art that accompanies his work, of which much can be said, and he is well established as one of the most accomplished fine/high artists in history... 🤷♂️my view anyhow
When this album first came out before the official release he put out a youtube video with the whole album playing over a miniature adaptation of the shining that he had created
Hope you get your inspiration back to write. It’s hard to block out negativity and judgement but you can do it. You definitely don’t want to end up in this song… Channel is growing, keep up the excellent work
I think the rings refer to the rings of a tree. That's how you know the age of the tree, by counting the rings. The chopping down also suggests this. Chopping down a tree just to count its rings is a wasteful act in itself.
Yes, I should've understood this at the time, it only clicked when I was editing the video. But nevertheless, a powerful image (now that I'm able to recognize it).
@dshman Still, a pretty solid analysis. Aesop's rhymes are dense with symbolism and can have just as many interpretations. I think that's the point of his music.
People tattoo on pig skin for practice.
tattoo artists use actual pig skin to practice tattooing, it’s literal.