“The Sound” is a song about love. The band sings about loving someone who doesn’t seem to care much about them. Unlike most other songs, they use words and phrases from philosophy (the study of who we are and why we exist).
- Conceited: Someone who is too proud of themselves. A conceited person thinks they’re amazing (even if they’re not really all that great).
- Reciprocate: When someone gives you something, you can reciprocate by giving them something similar in return. If someone loves you, you might reciprocate the feeling. You can also do someone a favor in return for a favor they did for you.
- Sycophant: A sycophant is a “yes man,” or someone who uses flattery (saying nice things, compliments) to try to get a person to like them. This word isn’t used very often in everyday conversation, but it’s very advanced and useful!
- Socratic: Another word you won’t hear often in casual English is Socratic, which is a cultural reference to the ancient philosopher Socrates. The Socratic method involves teaching through asking the student questions that they have to figure out for themselves (instead of just giving them the answer).
- Prophetic: When a description of the future comes true, it’s prophetic. A fortune teller might be prophetic, but a fortune cookie rarely is.
- Cliche: An overused phrase or action that’s no longer original or interesting.