“Three Types Of People” by Thorne Empire – A Song Feature

     Whether crafting lyrics, poetry, or prose, metaphors and analogies can be powerful tools for conveying believes and emotions. Thorne Empire released a track that replaced our previously favorite metaphor-driven song. Interestingly, both songs relate to the connections we make throughout a lifetime. Our previous favorite used the metaphor of life as a train ride—some acquaintances board only for a brief time, others travel with us for a meaningful stretch, and a few remain until the train reaches its final destination.
 
     In “Three Types Of People,” Thorne Empire elegantly compares life’s relationships to leaves, branches and roots. He explains that he was introduced to the concept in a conversation with his sister:
  “Some people come into your life for a season. They’re like leaves on a tree. They’re only there for a season. You can’t be angry at them; it’s just who they are. Then there are branch people… But if you go through a storm, they may break and leave you. But if you find some people who are like the roots of the tree, hold onto them.”
 
     Thorne Empire is also the name of a fictional military kingdom in the game Arcane Odyssey. But from the musical perspective, Thorne Empire is a solo project. This year, he coined the term “EchoScribe” to describe the approach he employs: 

  “A new generation of music creators who collaborate closely with AI, with each, human and machine, handling different parts of a composition, such as lyrics, melody, harmony, or production. EchoScribes blend human emotion with algorithmic innovation, pushing creative boundaries while preserving artistic authenticity and redefining the future of music through this unique, synergistic process.”
 
     “Three Types Of People” by Thorne Empire

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Lyrics of “Three Types Of People” by Thorne Empire

Three types of people, let me break it down,
Some are like leaves, drifting all around,
They come and go, never staying long,
Blowing in the wind, like a lost song.
 
Branches stand tall, but they might break,
They bend, they sway, but they can’t always stay.
They help you grow, but when it's time to leave,
You gotta let go, or they'll make you grieve.
 
Roots run deep, they hold you tight,
Through every storm, through the darkest night.
They never leave, they never stray,
True ones stay, come what may.
 
Leaves, branches, roots, each has its role,
People change, but roots hold the soul.
Leaves may fall, and branches may snap,
But roots stay strong, they keep you on track.
 
So keep your roots close, let the leaves fly,
Hold onto the branches, but be ready to say goodbye.
In this world, it’s plain to see,
True roots are the ones that set you free.
 
Branches stand tall, but they might break,
They bend, they sway, but they can’t always stay.
They help you grow, but when it's time to leave,
You gotta let go, or they'll make you grieve.
 
Roots run deep, they hold you tight,
Through every storm, through the darkest night.
They never leave, they never stray,
True ones stay, come what may.
 
Roots run deep, they hold you tight,
Through every storm, through the darkest night.
They never leave, they never stray,
True ones stay, come what may.
 
Leaves, branches, roots, each has its role,
People change, but roots hold the soul.
Leaves may fall, and branches may snap,
But roots stay strong, they keep you on track.