"Sometimes never knowing, other times knowing too much." i think Chuck meant that during our journey, we sometimes hit a dead end looking for answers and other times we find out too much about life, in a sense that ignorance is bliss.
I think what Perennial Quest is about is that life may end, but the journey goes on. His bodily frame may have been defeated already, but his quest endures, and he will reincarnate as trees are reborn in the spring, after the winter. Chuck does exist in a present tense, in some form, pursuing his dreams he always have. Maybe he's here via his legacy. Maybe he's reborn through us, whom he inspires. Life in its mortal sense is just phase one.
5 years late but I would absolutely adore it if this series came back. Chuck’s lyrics are a playground for my mind I love speculating on what he is communicating. (Of course the music is fantastic as well.)
I love and I will always love this song, my interpretation for this song is more like how I related to a recent change that I had, that change was moving from Florida to California.. and it was like a huge change for me and the song just talks about everything that happened and kinda prepared me for the change, parts like "no time for mental crutches, the maker has moved on, I will take it raw and be on my way" "for those that stood beside me I'm glad you understand, behind these written words I share my simple plan, to hang on the way that we feel" filtering out the bad that holds us back, take hold of what is true to your hunger" that parts just prepared me for the future and told me that there's nothing else for me to do but just accept reality, I see my best friend and ex girlfriend, and idk there's a lot of interpretations that everyone can make, I can make a lot and out the lyrics into my life(I'm not gonna write them al I don't want to make this a book haha!) and this song has always made me emotional, I love chuck Schuldiner and his music he's my hero, my inspiration my idol and he will always be, the ending just leaves me in tears to know that he's not here with us.. RIP Chuck Schuldiner and nice beard man!
This is more like it! Surely people don't only want to hear my voice constantly. I want the people who love this content to be involved. Tell you stories, your thoughts, your ideas. Assuming this is infinite then any message is left in the annuls of time for all to read. We don't all have to be philosophers to express ourselves. In fact I would love to take a back seat sometimes and feature fan content, whether it be their personal connection with the world of Chuck and Death or simply anything they want to share. Would you enjoy that? To see the 'other' faces behind the love for this legacy.
DeathinHD DeathinHD yeah, I think involving the fans would give us probably more ideas or reactions of chucks music and what his legacy is doing, people should share personal experiences, sadly I never met him, he found out about his cancer the same year I was born, but I met him in a dream(people don't believe me but who cares) it was like meeting him and idk I just feel close to him through his music, death has played an important role in my life it was like opening my eyes to a new world ,his music changed my life totally and I think the fans should engage more so we can keep his memory alive that's what he deserves, that's what heroes deserve, honor and gratitude for what he has done for us. Please make the next video on without judgement, those lyrics are just so intense I love that song. Keep the metal faith alive-Myhamith
DeathinHD keep growing it !! I want to grow mine! (I'm 16 ._. Hahah!) it looks great dude!! Keep up the good work!! Oh and by the way I'm more than jealous of you!!! How you get all that stuff from Mrs. Schuldiner !!! I was dying while I was watching that video!!! Hahahah!
This is probably one of my favourite Death lyrics because of its personal view. You can put this lyric in a lot of different situations, which is why I espacially relate to this song. Thank you for this brilliant video and for reading the comments!
Great video, IMO the verse "Those that stood beside me I'm glad you understand..." is about those seemingly time-less moments in our life that shape who you are and you should never forget. This is of course my interpretation of the song. Here's some suggestions for future videos: Spirit Crusher, Empty Words and Flattening of Emotions.
Genius song. I love the music, the sound, and especially the lyrics for this song! Easily in my top list of favorite Death songs, or songs in general! I do love the lyrics especially and take the meaning personally, and I long for the time I could achieve the goal I have in life, and fulfill my own perennial quest.
Hey there, great videos. Chuck has been one of my biggest influences since Death's Leprosy album. One song I'd like you to do is The Philosopher. It's probably the most controversial lyrics Chuck ever wrote. Great work.
Haha wow you're right I never really read the lyrics to the Scream bloody gore album. Those are definately worse but without a doubt an immature type thing to write.
rparas34 Yes, you're right. But chuck was really clever with those lyrics as well. Fuck, back then he said he wanted to kick Vince Niels ass in an interview because he was a "faggot." I use the word "faggot" all the time, don't get me wrong, I'm not offended by it, but today's SJWs would have a flame war hahaha.
My pleasure and you're welcome! But remember, please have your say too. This isn't just about what I think, I'm one fan in a million so what do you think about the lyrics?
"those that stood beside me I am glad you understand..." Chuck addresses his close friends and family. "behind these written words i share the simple plan To hang on to the way that we feel" He shares with them a simple plan to live their life fully and take everything in, cherish the whole spectrum of emotions.
i think he is specifically talking about human emotions, because in the next verse he says: "from rivers of sorrow to oceans deep with hope i have traveled them" after he traveled them, and lived through the whole spectrum of emotions, he is free to follow his dreams and ask soul-felt questions. "now there is no turning back, the limit, the sky, i ask my questions - why? what today? when tomorrow?" so the point is - don't hide away from negative emotions, don't listen to fairy-tales to soothe yourself, take the good with the bad, and only then you will be free to pursue your dreams, when you are no longer scared of the dark side of life.
I do not think you´ll read this comment, because the Video is from last year, but anyways: 6:23, maybe "the maker" is the person itself in the journey of life, creating (making) its own path in the first pathless place... "moved on" underlines the term that says he has no time for weakness. he moves on, leaves the weakness behind, so he is strong.. the next line would match with that. but thats of course only my interpretation hope you understand what I want to say (hope you understand my english) regards from Germany :)
no time for mental crutches the maker has moved on i will take it raw and be on my way Reference to religion as a "mental crutch" and God as "the maker". God has forsaken humankind, and now we have to take it raw and make our own path.
yes, i think Chuck wasn't a big fan of organized religion and in this verse he basically says you have to follow your own path, don't just follow a book or rules created by somebody else. if you want to find true answers, you have to keep on digging.
so cool to See you James again since year thanks for being savourer of Chucks legacy. Long time when we chat, i think 2010 later you married and get mostache 😁🤘
7:00, I think he meant the plan that we all believe in. like you said "we define the life ourselve".we have no 100% definition for life, doesnt matter how hard we would try to figure out, to proof, to experience, to check.... so we "hang on" the theory that we have, and strongly believe in our definition that is simple and easy to follow... and also enjoyable ..(we put our whole life in this theory when you think about it... everyone gives senses, patience and energy in his life, doesnt matter if it makes sense....) I like this Interpretation, because it would be philosophic to think about how delivered and helpless we are and how we lie to ourselves to make ourselves happy. we do not want thruth because we would never understand it, so we escape from that problem and distract ourselves with things that make us happy. I think it is clear that there is a lot of pain and suffering too on this journey... also depends on how you react to life.. Maybe chuck had similar thoughts by writing this lyrics... because it would match with the terms before: "filtering out the bad in your life", "hope deep as oceans", "rivers of sorrow..." etc. anyone who agrees with this Interpretation?
'Pull the Plug' and 'Suicide Machine' would be good choices, perhaps addressed in the same video. I wrote about the lyrics and the topic of euthanasia: justinvacula.com/2014/10/10/request-die-dignity/
rverse interpréeation is simple, if you are with me draging along the same path, it most likely because we share ''interpretation'' i'm please to see i'm not alone, or, ... maybe are yoiu the opposite ''interpretation'' a simply did not feel apeal to you,.. so go away
Don't let Schuldiner's Legacy Die!
Greetings from Brazil!
"Sometimes never knowing,
other times knowing too much."
i think Chuck meant that during our journey, we sometimes hit a dead end looking for answers and other times we find out too much about life, in a sense that ignorance is bliss.
Thank you for the interpretation Dmitri!
I think what Perennial Quest is about is that life may end, but the journey goes on. His bodily frame may have been defeated already, but his quest endures, and he will reincarnate as trees are reborn in the spring, after the winter. Chuck does exist in a present tense, in some form, pursuing his dreams he always have. Maybe he's here via his legacy. Maybe he's reborn through us, whom he inspires. Life in its mortal sense is just phase one.
These lyrics are really hitting home with me at this point in my life.
5 years late but I would absolutely adore it if this series came back. Chuck’s lyrics are a playground for my mind I love speculating on what he is communicating. (Of course the music is fantastic as well.)
My favorite Death song. Long live Chuck and his memory...
this song has the BEST solo with a simple yet brutal back drop. love that ryff
I love and I will always love this song, my interpretation for this song is more like how I related to a recent change that I had, that change was moving from Florida to California.. and it was like a huge change for me and the song just talks about everything that happened and kinda prepared me for the change, parts like "no time for mental crutches, the maker has moved on, I will take it raw and be on my way" "for those that stood beside me I'm glad you understand, behind these written words I share my simple plan, to hang on the way that we feel" filtering out the bad that holds us back, take hold of what is true to your hunger" that parts just prepared me for the future and told me that there's nothing else for me to do but just accept reality, I see my best friend and ex girlfriend, and idk there's a lot of interpretations that everyone can make, I can make a lot and out the lyrics into my life(I'm not gonna write them al I don't want to make this a book haha!) and this song has always made me emotional, I love chuck Schuldiner and his music he's my hero, my inspiration my idol and he will always be, the ending just leaves me in tears to know that he's not here with us.. RIP Chuck Schuldiner and nice beard man!
This is more like it! Surely people don't only want to hear my voice constantly. I want the people who love this content to be involved. Tell you stories, your thoughts, your ideas. Assuming this is infinite then any message is left in the annuls of time for all to read. We don't all have to be philosophers to express ourselves. In fact I would love to take a back seat sometimes and feature fan content, whether it be their personal connection with the world of Chuck and Death or simply anything they want to share. Would you enjoy that? To see the 'other' faces behind the love for this legacy.
DeathinHD DeathinHD yeah, I think involving the fans would give us probably more ideas or reactions of chucks music and what his legacy is doing, people should share personal experiences, sadly I never met him, he found out about his cancer the same year I was born, but I met him in a dream(people don't believe me but who cares) it was like meeting him and idk I just feel close to him through his music, death has played an important role in my life it was like opening my eyes to a new world ,his music changed my life totally and I think the fans should engage more so we can keep his memory alive that's what he deserves, that's what heroes deserve, honor and gratitude for what he has done for us. Please make the next video on without judgement, those lyrics are just so intense I love that song.
Keep the metal faith alive-Myhamith
DeathinHD oh sorry, thanks for replying 😄😄
Thanks for the beard comment XD, should I continue or cut it?
DeathinHD keep growing it !! I want to grow mine! (I'm 16 ._. Hahah!) it looks great dude!! Keep up the good work!! Oh and by the way I'm more than jealous of you!!! How you get all that stuff from Mrs. Schuldiner !!! I was dying while I was watching that video!!! Hahahah!
This is probably one of my favourite Death lyrics because of its personal view. You can put this lyric in a lot of different situations, which is why I espacially relate to this song. Thank you for this brilliant video and for reading the comments!
Great video, IMO the verse "Those that stood beside me I'm glad you understand..." is about those seemingly time-less moments in our life that shape who you are and you should never forget. This is of course my interpretation of the song.
Here's some suggestions for future videos: Spirit Crusher, Empty Words and Flattening of Emotions.
Interesting, thank you!
Let the legacy live on! Death is the best
Genius song. I love the music, the sound, and especially the lyrics for this song! Easily in my top list of favorite Death songs, or songs in general! I do love the lyrics especially and take the meaning personally, and I long for the time I could achieve the goal I have in life, and fulfill my own perennial quest.
Please do Symbolic next! Powerful, interesting lyrics there!
Chuck was a genious, Deep and meaninful lyrics
a moment of clarity
Hey there, great videos. Chuck has been one of my biggest influences since Death's Leprosy album. One song I'd like you to do is The Philosopher. It's probably the most controversial lyrics Chuck ever wrote. Great work.
Haha wow you're right I never really read the lyrics to the Scream bloody gore album. Those are definately worse but without a doubt an immature type thing to write.
rparas34 Yes, you're right. But chuck was really clever with those lyrics as well. Fuck, back then he said he wanted to kick Vince Niels ass in an interview because he was a "faggot."
I use the word "faggot" all the time, don't get me wrong, I'm not offended by it, but today's SJWs would have a flame war hahaha.
Symbolic by Death is the highlight of Death metal .... to me
Do a video on Spirtual Healing
Is that the song you want the most?
Yeah Spirtual Healing for sure or Zombie Ritual.
I love these episodes thank you!!
My pleasure and you're welcome! But remember, please have your say too. This isn't just about what I think, I'm one fan in a million so what do you think about the lyrics?
Can you do Spiritual Healing? thanks again!
Great video, thoroughly enjoyed your interpretations!
Thank you, much appreciated. But what are your thoughts? I want this series to be about a multitude of views, so let me know!
Love it. Would like your interpretation of Without Judgement
"those that stood beside me
I am glad you understand..."
Chuck addresses his close friends and family.
"behind these written words
i share the simple plan
To hang on to the way that we feel"
He shares with them a simple plan to live their life fully and take everything in, cherish the whole spectrum of emotions.
Interesting, I think that line could also refer to the commitment of dreams and fighting to make them become a reality.
i think he is specifically talking about human emotions, because in the next verse he says:
"from rivers of sorrow
to oceans deep with hope
i have traveled them"
after he traveled them, and lived through the whole spectrum of emotions, he is free to follow his dreams and ask soul-felt questions.
"now there is no turning back,
the limit, the sky,
i ask my questions - why? what today?
when tomorrow?"
so the point is - don't hide away from negative emotions, don't listen to fairy-tales to soothe yourself, take the good with the bad, and only then you will be free to pursue your dreams, when you are no longer scared of the dark side of life.
I do not think you´ll read this comment, because the Video is from last year, but anyways:
6:23, maybe "the maker" is the person itself in the journey of life, creating (making) its own path in the first pathless place... "moved on" underlines the term that says he has no time for weakness. he moves on, leaves the weakness behind, so he is strong.. the next line would match with that. but thats of course only my interpretation
hope you understand what I want to say (hope you understand my english)
regards from Germany :)
thanks I appreciate it
Any time!
no time for mental crutches
the maker has moved on
i will take it raw and be on my way
Reference to religion as a "mental crutch" and God as "the maker". God has forsaken humankind, and now we have to take it raw and make our own path.
I never took Chuck as religious though, so do you think this is his outward observation of others?
yes, i think Chuck wasn't a big fan of organized religion and in this verse he basically says you have to follow your own path, don't just follow a book or rules created by somebody else. if you want to find true answers, you have to keep on digging.
so cool to See you James again since year thanks for being savourer of Chucks legacy. Long time when we chat, i think 2010 later you married and get mostache 😁🤘
love this kind of stuff going on
7:00, I think he meant the plan that we all believe in. like you said "we define the life ourselve".we have no 100% definition for life, doesnt matter how hard we would try to figure out, to proof, to experience, to check.... so we "hang on" the theory that we have, and strongly believe in our definition that is simple and easy to follow... and also enjoyable ..(we put our whole life in this theory when you think about it... everyone gives senses, patience and energy in his life, doesnt matter if it makes sense....)
I like this Interpretation, because it would be philosophic to think about how delivered and helpless we are and how we lie to ourselves to make ourselves happy. we do not want thruth because we would never understand it, so we escape from that problem and distract ourselves with things that make us happy. I think it is clear that there is a lot of pain and suffering too on this journey... also depends on how you react to life.. Maybe chuck had similar thoughts by writing this lyrics... because it would match with the terms before: "filtering out the bad in your life", "hope deep as oceans", "rivers of sorrow..." etc.
anyone who agrees with this Interpretation?
Can you do spiritual healing next PLEASE
Scavenger of Human Sorrow!
Please do 1000 eyes
'Pull the Plug' and 'Suicide Machine' would be good choices, perhaps addressed in the same video. I wrote about the lyrics and the topic of euthanasia: justinvacula.com/2014/10/10/request-die-dignity/
Do one of these on voice of the soul
I feel like I'm probably not the first to say this am I
It doesn't matter if it's been requested zero times or 100 times, please stay involved, the participation of everyone is very important!
Where is the next video
Dude, why haven't you been making videos for 4 years?
Make more videeooss
You look like Phil Anselmo lmao
excue spelling or grammar i'm french
rverse interpréeation is simple, if you are with me draging along the same path, it most likely because we share ''interpretation'' i'm please to see i'm not alone,
or, ... maybe are yoiu the opposite ''interpretation'' a simply did not feel apeal to you,.. so go away