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The Great Nothing

by Rich Ragany

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There's a place in the universe callled Boötes Void... where it's near empty.

It's also been called "The Great Nothing".

A supervoid. One of the largest-known voids in the universe. Surrounded by galaxies and light.

It is believed the scale of the void is such that if the Milky Way had been in the center of the Boötes Void, we wouldn't have known there were other galaxies until the 1960s.
That's how long it would have taken light to travel... to journey through the darkness.

The song is from the perspective of someone who is within darkness in their lives and can't unsee it.
Then, sees it in everything. Maybe even becomes it. But finds that through the very act of experience, and through the struggle of moving forward, can begin to see the warmth and light that also exists.

I find it very moving and inspiring that, even in the expanses of space, where there is cold chaotic changes that routinely destroy, that life and creation can, and do, emerge.

The idea of all these galaxies and filaments surrounding Boötes Void is light giving it a frame that can eventually travel through to the other side, is a comforting thought.

Not always easy... but our eyes, our hearts and spirits can stretch to see something beautiful.

I try to remember this (with varying degrees of success) when things get really rough... old ghosts and doubts whisper in my ear and tell me I am alone, not worthy or with no direction.

Stretch to see something beautiful.

That was the feeling I had when writing it.
Please forgive me if it's a clumsy metaphor.
It's not so linear that it can't be interpreted for your own experience (or hopefully, it will just sound pleasing to you).

Lots of love to you out there x

lyrics

The Great Nothing

Where did we start every night?
Where did we end every weekend?
With our hearts so bright
Until our souls were weakened

Oh, I can feel it
Can you feel the darkness in the light?
Oh, I can see the void in our universe tonight
Tonight

All purity
Oh silly me
In the great nothing
The great nothing

Where do I stop this flight?
As the divide deepens

Oh, I can feel it
Can you feel the darkness in the light?
Oh, I can see the void in our universe tonight
Tonight

All purity
Oh silly me
In the great nothing
The great nothing

Oh, I can feel it
Can you feel the darkness in the light?
Oh, I am the void in our universe tonight
That's right

All purity
Oh silly me
In the great nothing
The great nothing

The membership
Comes with some punishment

But if you deepen the divide
You'll see the other side

Of the great nothing
The great nothing

Surrounded by light

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released May 7, 2021
Rich Ragany

The Great Nothing

Written by Ragany

Rich Ragany - Vocals, Guitars
Andy Brook - Piano, bv's
Ricky McGuire - Bass

Produced and mixed by Andy Brook

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Rich Ragany And The Digressions London, UK

Role Models frontman Rich Ragany has brought together some incredible musicians from bands such as The Dedwardians, The Men They Couldn't Hang and The Scott Sorry Band to back him up on his brand new solo outing and live shows. The recordings and first few live shows have gone so well that this has solidified into full time lineup! RICH RAGANY AND THE DIGRESSIONS ... more

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