Windowlicker
Aphex Twin Lyrics
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Window-window-window-windowlicker
Window-window-window-windowlicker
Window-window-window-windowlicker
Window-window-window-windowlicker
Window-window-window-windowlicker
Window-window-window-windowlicker
Window-window-window-windowlicker
J'aime faire des croquettes au chien
Window-window-window-windowlicker
Window-window-window-windowlicker
Window-window-window-windowlicker
Window-window-window-windowlicker
The lyrics to Aphex Twin's song Windowlicker may seem nonsensical and random, but they actually have a very specific purpose - to create an ethereal and dreamlike atmosphere that fits with the song's electronic and experimental sound. The repeating "Mmmmm" sounds act as a sort of hypnotic chant, drawing the listener deeper into the sonic landscape being created. Meanwhile, the sporadic bursts of vocalizations and sounds, such as "Uuuu" and "Aiaia," add an unpredictable and otherworldly feel to the song.
The sudden shift to French towards the end of the song, with the line "J'aime faire des croquettes au chien," further contributes to the surreal and dreamlike quality of the lyrics. The line itself, which roughly translates to "I like making dog treats," is somewhat bizarre and unexpected, but serves to keep the listener off-kilter and engaged with the song's shifting tones and moods. Overall, the lyrics to Windowlicker are less about conveying a specific message or story and more about creating a vibe and atmosphere that complements the song's experimental musical style.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmmmmmmmmmmm mmmm
The song starts with a prolonged M sound.
Mmmmmmmmm ummmmmm
The second line further explores the same sound, gradually increasing in intensity.
ah
A sharp, short sound after the prolonged humming, acting as a contrast.
MmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmMmmmmmmm Aiuh
The humming continues, but now it's joined by alternate vocal sounds Ai and Uh.
MmmmmmmmmmMmmmmmmmmMMMMmm Aiouh
The humming and vocal sounds continue, but with different variations of M and O sounds.
Uuuuuuu Uuuuuu Uuu Uaaah
The humming stops, and a vocal sound of U is introduced, followed by an elongated Uaaah sound.
Uuuuu uUuuuuU uu Uaaah
The U sound continues with varying letters and sounds, including an elongated Uaaah.
MmmmmmmMmmmmm Aiah
The humming resumes with variations on M and a new sound, Aiah.
MmmmmmmmmmmMmmmmmmmMMmmmm Aiah
The humming continues, with changes in the intensity and duration of M and the introduction of Aiah sound.
Uuuu Uuuu Uuuu Uuuu Uaaah
The U sound returns, with multiple U sounds followed by an elongated Uaaah sound.
Uuuuuuu Uuuu Uuuuuuuu uuuu UuuUAH
The U sounds and the elongated Uaaah are introduced again, with differing durations and variations.
Mmmmmmmmm Uh AhAhahah
The Mmm sound returns, joined by Ah and eventually morphing into an AhAhahah sound.
Uuaaahoooouuuhh
U and Ah sounds interspersed with an elongated Ohh sound.
Mmmmmyyaaaahhhh
Prolonged M sound joined by varying Ah and Y sounds, gradually increasing in intensity and ending with a high-pitched Hhhhh sound.
Mmmmmmm
The humming returns, gradually increasing in volume.
Mmmmmmmm Mmmmmmmuuuaaoooo
The humming intensifies and is joined by an elongated Uuaaoooo sound.
MmmmmAaaaueeeeeuuuuu
Mmm sound followed by alternating A, U, and E sounds with varying durations.
do
A single written word that is spoken in a robotic, almost monotone delivery, acting as a contrast to the other vocal sounds.
J'aime faire des croquettes au chien
A spoken French phrase that translates to 'I like to make dog croquettes,' potentially acting as a non sequitur to the rest of the song.
Laaa
A prolonged vocal sound of Laaa, with gradually increasing intensity.
Laaaaaa LAa Laaa
Variations on the Laaa sound, with differing durations and intensity.
La Laaaa
A short, repeated Laaa sound that is gradually amplified.
Laaaa LaaLaaLaaaa
Alternating Laaa and LaaLaa sounds with gradual shifts in volume.
LA LA la
Variations on the La sound with different capitalizations and spacings, potentially indicating a play on words.
Laaaaa
Prolonged Laa sound with increasing intensity.
Laaaaa LAaaaLaaa
Variations on Laa sound with increasing and decreasing duration and intensity.
Laa
A single instance of the Laa sound, acting as a contrast to the previous vocal variations.
La
A single instance of the La sound, repeating the contrast.
Laaaaaa Laa LAaaaa
Variations on the La sound, increased in volume and duration, gradually reaching a crescendo with the elongated Aaaa sound.
LA
A single instance of capitalization of La, potentially pointing toward a play on words or direction towards a specific meaning.
Laaaa
Alternate spelling and punctuation of the Laaa sound, possibly indicating a shift in meaning or tone.
La La Laaaa
The Laa sound returns, alternating with the LaaLaa sound and overarching with the elongated Aaaa sound.
MmmmmmmmmmmMMmmmmmmmmmmAaauuiiiooo
The humming returns with variations on the duration of M and U sounds, alongside the attraction of I, O, and A sounds.
MmmmMmmmMmmmmmmmmmAiaia
Variations on Mmm sound, interspersed with Aia and other sounds with differing duration and intensity.
DudududududududududuUuuuuUUUUUUU
Repetitive sounds of Du and Uuu with different durations, alternating in heavy and light volumes.
MmmmmmmmmmMmmmmMmmmmmAiah
The humming resumes, joined by Aiah sound and variations on M with different durations and intensity.
MmmmmmmmmmmmMmmmMmmMmmmmAiah!
The humming continues with the Aiah sound, reaching a chorus-like volume and accompanied by variations on M with increasing intensity, culminating in a forced exclamation.
Aouuuuhhh
A vocalization that evokes the howl of a wolf, or a primal, animalistic sound.
Ummmmmmmm Mmm MmmmmmMmmm
The U and M sounds are reintroduced, with additional diphthongs of Mmmmm and MmmmMmmm.
MmmmmAaaaauuuuoooooooo
Variations on M, A, and U sounds with differing duration, culminating in elongated Ooooooo sound.
Aaaaaaooooooouuuuuu
Multiple instances of A, O, and U sounds, with alternating volume and duration, repeating the primal, animalistic tone of the song.
Aaaaaaaeeeeaaaaeeeeooooo
The song ends with an alternating pattern of A, E, and O sounds with different durations and volume, fading to a final, elongated Oooo sound.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Richard James
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@bartekkko
Turn down a bit on the hostility bro. I'm sorry for the first two sentences but I was a bit drunk (and a slav) back then (I'm not saying i'm not a drunk slav all the time, cause I am)
Now, the important stuff.
I like this video mainly because it's got absolutely amazing choreography and the main idea holds up well, so that all my possible nitpicks (that it's not that classy and really not subtle) can't penetrate deep enough to hurt the core. More importantly, I never implied that you thought it's the most unsettling thing ever, just that if this idea even half-shocks you, then you have no idea what other things the internet has in store (yes, I know that this music video came out way before 4chan was a thing)
Meanwhile, come to daddy is a mess. In fact, to explain the the very reason I came here to rewatch Windowlicker MV was because I hated CTD so much and was trying to figure out why, but you'll be glad to know that I did.
It's trying to be horror, but somewhere on it's way to Silent Hill it misread the signs and ended up in Resident Evil. That would be fine if it ended with some kind of twist, to show that the video knows and revels in being a retarded mess, but it didn't. It's just a collection of horror scenes with no cohesive narrative between them. We don't know anything about any of the appearing characters' motivations, let alone story, making the video feel very cold and lifeless, particularly in the scenes with the TV aphex-twin demon. it's literally "a dude with a distorted face saying ominous things and corrupting kids for no reason". .
To put it shortly, CTD sucks because it starts with a load of people doing stuff, and ends with people doing the exact same stuff they were doing at the beginning of the video.
ahem... is that a 600F3 in your profile pic? cool, i've got an SV650AL7, wanna go ride later?
@rijden-nu
> Turn down a bit on the hostility bro
Ok. Thanks for writing up this serious reply! :) Much better.
We apparently disagree on our interpretations of class and subtlety :) I do think there's a lot of both in Windowlicker, mostly found in the careful weighing of the not-so-subtle awkwardness (maybe a better word for what I meant than than unsettlingness) and the obvious scrutiny that went into the art direction doing that weighing.
And no, the idea, images, gender morphing etc. didn't shock me (believe it or not, my now 55-yo dad is a post-op transsexual, went through the procedure over the past decade and seeing him "transform" to her IRL physically and mentally over all that time was way deeper to the core than this music video could ever be :) ) Yeah this video is not actually shocking nor even that unsettling, it just skews my psyche (if that makes sense) in just that perfect way which I feel was exactly intended by the art direction.
Maybe me failing to properly convey the still quite emotional effect this song has on me is partly due to the simple fact that English is only my third language; I may miss subtly nuanced implications of words like "unsettling"... (My native language is Dutch; my second one German.)
The bike is a CBR 1000 F. If you ever find yourself around the Netherlands, hit me up :)
@WilkinsonX
It’s crazy to think it’s now been over 100 years since this was released.
@Marzapool
I know Bro RIP aphexious twintupulton the 3rd
@johnaskouts5915
People living in 2112 wouldn't comprehend this genius videoclip
@marissaineverett6213
Don't exaggerate. It's easily been 200 years now.
@adinocc2042
one mother fucking Hondo yrs!
@homomilleumbrae
Ikr , my grandfather told me that his grandfather used to tell him stories about how the salons used to go crazy anytime aphexious twintupulton the 3rd dropped a new track .
@crazysnas181
Aphex Twin doesn't need no beauty standard in women.He is his own beauty standard.
@DrGregoryHouseIT
Kinda narcissistic though.
@MixMastaCopyCat
+Gregory House how is it narcissistic when it's someone besides himself making this judgment about him?
@girlsdrinkfeck
thats what the video is about