5D (Fifth Dimension)

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About 5D (Fifth Dimension)

"5D (Fifth Dimension)" is a song by the American rock band the Byrds, written by band member Jim McGuinn. It was released as a single in June 1966, and also included as the title track on the Byrds' third album, Fifth Dimension.


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Oh, how is it that I could come out to you
And be still floatin'
And never hit bottom and keep falling through
Just relaxed and paying attention?

All my two-dimensional boundaries were gone
I had lost to them badly
I saw that world crumble and thought I was dead
But I found my senses still working

And as I continued to drop through the hole
I found all surrounding
To show me that joy innocently is
Just be quiet and feel it around you

And I opened my heart to the whole universe
And I found it was loving
And I saw the great blunder my teachers had made
Scientific delirium madness

Oh, I will keep falling as long as I live
Ah, without ending
And I will remember the place that is now
That has ended before the beginning

Oh, how is it that I could come out to you
And be still floatin'
And never hit bottom and keep falling through
Just relaxed and paying attention?

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The Byrds

The Byrds ( /ˈbɜrdz/) were an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1964. The band underwent multiple line-up changes throughout its existence, with frontman Roger McGuinn (aka Jim McGuinn) remaining the sole consistent member, until the group disbanded in 1973. Although they only managed to attain the huge commercial success of contemporaries like The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and The Rolling Stones for a short period of time (1965–66), The Byrds are today considered by critics to be one of the most influential bands of the 1960s. Initially, they pioneered the musical genre of folk rock, melding the influence of The Beatles and other British Invasion bands with contemporary and traditional folk music. As the 1960s progressed, the band was a… more »

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Written by: ROGER MCGUINN

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"5D (Fifth Dimension)" is a song by the American rock band, The Byrds. The band was formed in 1964 and went through several lineup changes throughout its existence.
Album Appearance
The song is the title track from their third studio album, "Fifth Dimension," released in July 1966.
Song Composition
The song was written by band member Jim McGuinn, who was inspired by his interest in the study of metaphysics and his understanding of Einstein's theory of relativity.
Psychedelic Influence
"5D (Fifth Dimension)" is known for being one of the earliest examples of psychedelic rock, a genre that became popular in the late-60s due to its perception-altering and mind-expanding lyrics and sounds.
Chart Performance
On its release, "5D (Fifth Dimension)" peaked at No. 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking a departure from the band's earlier, more popular folk-rock singles.
Criticism
The song's abstract lyrics and departure from the band's earlier sound attracted criticism at the time of its release, with some fans and critics struggling to understand its complex themes.
Later Influence
Despite early criticism, "5D (Fifth Dimension)" has been praised in retrospect for its innovative sound and is considered a landmark song in the development of psychedelic rock.
Song Meaning
In an interview, McGuinn said that the song was an attempt to explain Einstein's theory of relativity, and according to him, the "5D" in the title stands for the fifth dimension, which he defined as the "dimension of the mind".
Non-Inclusion of David Crosby
Although credited as a band member at the time, David Crosby did not participate in the recording of "5D (Fifth Dimension)".
Album Cover
The cover of the "Fifth Dimension" album features a multiple exposure photo of the band in the studio, matching the psychedelic, multi-dimensional theme of the title song.

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