Music Monday is a meme, created by Drew at The Tattooed Book Geek, where I focus on a song I absolutely love and feel needs to be shared.

Song: “Aqueous Transmission”
Artist: Incubus
Album: Morning View (2001)

Lyrics taken from genius.com

[Verse 1]
I’m floating down a river
Oars freed from their holes long ago
Lying face up on the floor of my vessel
I marvel at the stars and feel my heart overflow

[Chorus]
Further down the river
Further down the river
Further down the river
Further down the river

[Verse 2]
Two weeks without my lover
I’m in this boat alone
Floating down a river named emotion
Will I make it back to shore or drift into the unknown

[Chorus]
Further down the river
Further down the river
Further down the river
Further down the river

[Verse 3]
I’m building an antenna
Transmissions will be sent when I am through
Maybe we could meet again further down the river
And share what we both discovered then revel in the view

[Chorus]
Further down the river
Further down the river
Further down the river
Further down the river

[Outro]
I’m floating down a river
I’m floating down a river
I’m floating down a river
I’m floating down a river
I’m floating down a river
I’m floating down a river
I’m floating down a river
I’m floating down a river

If I was asked to pick a song that exemplifies relaxation, “Aqueous Transmission” by Incubus would be my choice. The rock band takes a step outside their usual sound by using Chinese instruments and a Japanese orchestra for the melody and harmonies of the song. Singer Brandon Boyd’s calm, soft vocals float atop the accompaniment to create a meandering effect that mirrors the lyrics. This song never fails to relax me and is incredibly evocative in its imagery, especially when listened to while lying down with eyes closed.

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