Wrap Your Arms Around Me
The Knife Lyrics
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I felt the earth
I felt the time
The sky was blue
Come, normalize
Then I got the urge for penetration
When we meet
Wrap your arms around me
Tell me all those things you haven't told me
In the crowd
I'll find you
On your lapel there's a red carnation
All the things that's left to do
Feel love and build a house with you
And free the unborn child at the castle
Wrap your arms around me
Wrap your arms around me
Wrap your arms around me
Wrap your arms around me
(Free the unborn child at the castle)
The Knife's song "Wrap Your Arms Around Me" carries a broad range of themes that come together to create a hauntingly intimate experience. The lyrics start with the singer's realization of the world around them, as they feel and see the earth, time and sky. They urge their partner to "normalize" them and then express a strong desire for intimacy, which they portray as a need for "penetration." This intense energy is carried through to the chorus as they yearn for their partner to wrap their arms around them and reveal all that they have yet to express physically and emotionally.
The second verse depicts the singer in a crowded space, searching for their partner who is marked with a red carnation on their lapel. The lyrics take a sudden turn, talking about the things that are left to do in their future together, including building a house and freeing an unborn child at a castle. The song ends where it began, with a repeated chorus of the urgent plea for their partner to wrap their arms around them.
It seems that the lyrics are more symbolic than straightforward, leaving a lot of room for interpretation. It is as if they were telling a story with many layers, using their unique metaphors and imagery to convey emotions and ideas to the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Wrap your arms around me
I am longing for physical and emotional affection from you.
I felt the earth
I was awed by the power and beauty of nature.
I felt the time
I became aware of the fleeting nature of life and the importance of seizing the moment.
The sky was blue
The world was full of potential and promise.
Come, normalize
Let's find stability and calm in our relationship.
Then I got the urge for penetration
I am driven by the desire to connect with you on a deeper level.
When we meet
Our reunion is eagerly anticipated and long overdue.
Tell me all those things you haven't told me
I want to know everything about you and the secrets you keep.
In the crowd
Even when surrounded by many people, I only have eyes for you.
I'll find you
No matter what, I will never lose you or give up searching for you.
On your lapel there's a red carnation
You are proud and confident in your love for me.
All the things that's left to do
There is so much we have yet to accomplish and experience together.
Feel love and build a house with you
Through our love, we will create a nurturing, safe home together.
And free the unborn child at the castle
We will provide a better future for our offspring by breaking free from societal expectations and norms.
Wrap your arms around me
I am still seeking your physical and emotional embrace.
Wrap your arms around me
I need your comfort and support.
Wrap your arms around me
I am willing to let down my guard and be vulnerable with you.
Wrap your arms around me
I want to share a deep and intimate connection with you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Karin Elizabeth Dreijer Andersson, Olof Bjorn Dreijer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Aprilpie13
I've been a fan of The Knife for a long time, glad to see that the show The Handmaid's Tale has brought over new listeners.
@antiwaria3359
Its a good soundtrack
@berserkirclaws107
This is such a weird song but I love it ! Portishead, Massive Attack, Bjork vibe yeah!!!
I can't get enough 😃😃😃
@jakebrantley8889
I forgot about Portishead and Idk MA so Ill have to check them out, thank you
@kourygibson1651
Yes it is beserkir claws
@msMadMushroom
Got so happy when I heard this on The Handmaid's Tale 😄 always good when awesome artists like the Knife get recognition 🤗
@ExperimentalDivaFM10000
one of the best songs ever made
@flowrave
Karin Anderson's voice is hypnotic.
@GustavoSantos-uh5yl
Is it a male or female voice?
@kennys436
@@GustavoSantos-uh5yl The Knife was a duo that consists of brother/sister siblings. Mainly the sister (Karin) sings and the brother (Olof) sings in the background. But they both manipulate their voices in most of their songs.