TRACK 10: Overcast
GENRE: Progressive Metal, Hard Rock
The album's epic closer, "Overcast," is 11 minutes of pure, quintessential Zander Gray. Much of the song is based off of one, heavy, rollicking riff that repeats over and over again, sometimes shifting rhythmically but staying essentially the same. The production is superb, with the wall of sound that Zander is known for really being showcased.
Quote:"When I wrote this I knew it would be the closer of the album because of how long it took me to finish it. I just kept adding more lyrics and extra stuff to it so I would have a chance to say everything I wanted. I did this because I knew it was the end. Lyrically, I'm trying to cram all my thoughts about the album into this last song to achieve closure. I don't want to put out a Calm Storm Part 2. This is it. This is the point of no return. If you listen to the album from beginning to end, then you understand."
Musically, the song is relatively straightforward as the hulking riff rolls along, speeding up, slowing down, but usually staying the same as more is added on top of it. Twinkling synths give it a space rock feel, and occasional guitar leads break the monotony as the song lumbers forward. Zander's vocals are polished and smooth as his voice resounds over the musical backdrop provided. Towards the end, the song only becomes heavier and slower as it churns and sputters out, leaving behind only clean guitars as Zander croons the last lines. As the song fades out, the sounds of rain falling, birds chirping, and the wind blowing can be heard as the cacophony dies out, ending the album on a peaceful, tranquil note.
yeah! it's so grey,
but today seems beautiful
there's so much
don't pretend like you don't give a fuck
i love it
i love it
there are soft rains
yeah! not today
you won't get my heart today
save it for tomorrow
it's too much
i feel like i've heard it all before
bore
boring, bored, bore, boring
yeah! let's play
let's go outside and sit in the rain
our feet are wet but we don't care
yeah! today
the water comes to wash our sins away
we love everything, even though everything hates us
yeah!
so what have we learned?
and what have we found?
did we find the truth while we were down but not out?
and for you, my friend
i'd do it all again
but please don't impose
and please don't just pose
it's raining, you can find me outside
you can find me outside!
no need to hide, my friends
love is just around the corner
and i think we can learn
something about one another
it's a big sharing circle
but i'll be the only one to share
i'll lay my soul bare for you
so what have we learned?
from this experience we find
we can all find peace of mind
we all have our inner storms
that start as soon as we are born
but next time you're about to drop a bomb
remember to keep your storm relatively calm
cathartic!
oh, hug me!
cathartic!
oh, loathe me, lonely, godly, cleanly,
it's overcast
it's raining
if you want me i'll be outside
because the lonely are never alone...
Edited by user 13 May 2013 13:07:50(UTC)
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