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Slight error here, I meant "Departing" instead of "Going". That was from an earlier draft.
November 25, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Slight error here, I meant "Departing" instead of "Going". That was from an earlier draft.
Thanks for reading my neurotic, somewhat-creepy thread about the lyrics of Do No Harm! Admittedly, a lot of these bars could have been labeled differently, as most of them have multiple themes at play, but I chose the themes that stood out to me the most as I listened.
Now go enjoy that song.
Now go enjoy that song.
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Thanks for reading my neurotic, somewhat-creepy thread about the lyrics of Do No Harm! Admittedly, a lot of these bars could have been labeled differently, as most of them have multiple themes at play, but I chose the themes that stood out to me the most as I listened.
Now go enjoy that song.
Now go enjoy that song.
The symbol at the very beginning of this thread is a combination of all of the symbols (mostly the first 4), arranged in a way that I think best represents the song, overall (mostly the first chorus).
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The symbol at the very beginning of this thread is a combination of all of the symbols (mostly the first 4), arranged in a way that I think best represents the song, overall (mostly the first chorus).
Finally, the Post-Chorus. Predominantly about The Ties That Bind, largely about Meaning and Departing, somewhat about Chaos, with a subtle underpinning of Meeting. This is the only section of the song to include all five themes, and since this is the climax, that makes sense.
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Finally, the Post-Chorus. Predominantly about The Ties That Bind, largely about Meaning and Departing, somewhat about Chaos, with a subtle underpinning of Meeting. This is the only section of the song to include all five themes, and since this is the climax, that makes sense.
Chorus 2. Largely about Chaos and Meaning, a subtle underpinning of Meeting, and a touch of The Ties That Bind at the end.
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Chorus 2. Largely about Chaos and Meaning, a subtle underpinning of Meeting, and a touch of The Ties That Bind at the end.
Verse 2. Largely about Chaos, somewhat about Going and Meaning, with a subtle underpinning of The Ties That Bind.
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Verse 2. Largely about Chaos, somewhat about Going and Meaning, with a subtle underpinning of The Ties That Bind.
Verse 1. Largely about Departing, somewhat about Meaning and The Ties That Bind, with a small touch of Chaos near the end.
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Verse 1. Largely about Departing, somewhat about Meaning and The Ties That Bind, with a small touch of Chaos near the end.
Chorus. Largely about Chaos, somewhat about Meeting and The Ties That Bind, but with a subtle underpinning of Meaning.
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Chorus. Largely about Chaos, somewhat about Meeting and The Ties That Bind, but with a subtle underpinning of Meaning.
Finally, Departing. Similarly to Meeting, this theme doesn't show up that much, and similar to Meeting, that's because it's only the *last* part of being with someone. I also included bars that had to do with dreaming, or dissociating, because that has to do with detaching from the world around you.
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Finally, Departing. Similarly to Meeting, this theme doesn't show up that much, and similar to Meeting, that's because it's only the *last* part of being with someone. I also included bars that had to do with dreaming, or dissociating, because that has to do with detaching from the world around you.
The Ties That Bind isn't just about romantic connection either, as it also relates to the social obligation a doctor has to their patient -which is a motif that shows up frequently in this song, and It also relates to familial love, as demonstrated in the line, "Went fishing with your grandpa."
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The Ties That Bind isn't just about romantic connection either, as it also relates to the social obligation a doctor has to their patient -which is a motif that shows up frequently in this song, and It also relates to familial love, as demonstrated in the line, "Went fishing with your grandpa."
Next, The Ties That Bind. This represents doing something for someone you care about. The first line to demonstrate this concept, and the one that it gets its name from, is "Strung along by the ties that bind."
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Next, The Ties That Bind. This represents doing something for someone you care about. The first line to demonstrate this concept, and the one that it gets its name from, is "Strung along by the ties that bind."
Next, Meeting. This is the theme that shows up the least, and that's probably because the whole song is about being *with* someone, and *meeting* them is only the *first* step in that process. The first line to demonstrate this concept is, "Find my way to you from miles apart."
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Next, Meeting. This is the theme that shows up the least, and that's probably because the whole song is about being *with* someone, and *meeting* them is only the *first* step in that process. The first line to demonstrate this concept is, "Find my way to you from miles apart."
Next, Meaning. This one is a little harder to effectively describe, but, essentially, it represents when something matters a lot to you. The first line to demonstrate this concept is, "I think 'effortless' is overrated." This one gets its name from, "Thought I had found the meaning."
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Next, Meaning. This one is a little harder to effectively describe, but, essentially, it represents when something matters a lot to you. The first line to demonstrate this concept is, "I think 'effortless' is overrated." This one gets its name from, "Thought I had found the meaning."
First theme, Chaos. Chaos represents disorder, confusion, and struggle. This concept is demonstrated by the very first bar: "We're so messy and complicated."
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
First theme, Chaos. Chaos represents disorder, confusion, and struggle. This concept is demonstrated by the very first bar: "We're so messy and complicated."
I gave every theme its own symbol, and every bar of the song is represented by a letter and a number. "C" is default Chorus, "V1" is Verse 1, "V2" is Verse 2, "C2" is the alternate version of the Chorus, and PC is the Post-Chorus. I also lumped in the Pre-Choruses with their neighboring Verses.
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I gave every theme its own symbol, and every bar of the song is represented by a letter and a number. "C" is default Chorus, "V1" is Verse 1, "V2" is Verse 2, "C2" is the alternate version of the Chorus, and PC is the Post-Chorus. I also lumped in the Pre-Choruses with their neighboring Verses.
To start, these are the five broad themes I found from analyzing every bar:
- Chaos
- Meaning
- Meeting
- "The Ties That Bind"
- Departing
- Chaos
- Meaning
- Meeting
- "The Ties That Bind"
- Departing
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
To start, these are the five broad themes I found from analyzing every bar:
- Chaos
- Meaning
- Meeting
- "The Ties That Bind"
- Departing
- Chaos
- Meaning
- Meeting
- "The Ties That Bind"
- Departing
I adore this song. It resonates with me. The composition and production both give the song some smooth-as-butter vibes, and the lyrics are profound in ways that get me to really think about the meaning... so that's exactly what I did. The following is how I personally interpret the lyrics.
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I adore this song. It resonates with me. The composition and production both give the song some smooth-as-butter vibes, and the lyrics are profound in ways that get me to really think about the meaning... so that's exactly what I did. The following is how I personally interpret the lyrics.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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my brain conjured a wretched pun in response to this information
my brain conjured a wretched pun in response to this information
IIIIIIIT'S...
KAI-!
-BI!
TIIIIIIIIIME!!
KAI-!
-BI!
TIIIIIIIIIME!!
November 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
IIIIIIIT'S...
KAI-!
-BI!
TIIIIIIIIIME!!
KAI-!
-BI!
TIIIIIIIIIME!!
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November 24, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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