Rill Rill
Sleigh Bells Lyrics
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Sixteen six six six and I know the part
You are the river flow
And we can never know
We're just the weatherman
You make the wind blow
Keep thinking about every straight face yes
Wonder what your boyfriend thinks about your braces
What about them
I'm all about them
Six such straight As
Cut 'em in the bathroom
So this is it then?
I hope you're here to win, friend
Click, click saddle up see you on the moon then
You're all alone friend
Pick up the phone then
Ring, ring call them up
Tell them about the new trends
So this is it then?
You're here to win, friend
Click, click saddle up see you on the moon then
You're all alone, friend
Pick up the phone then
Ring, ring call them up
Tell them about the new trends
Have a heart, have a heart, have a heart
Sixteen six six six and we fell apart
We form a tarot pack
And I'm aware of that
But we could fist fight drunk like the parent trap
Keep thinking about every straight face yes
Wonder what your boyfriend thinks about your braces
We never blink see
And you can see me
We fell asleep in the middle of the fury
So this is it then?
Hope you're here to win, friend
Click, click, saddle up, see you on the moon then
You're all alone, friend
I'll pick up the phone then
Ring, ring call them up
Tell them about the new trends
So this is it then?
You're here to win, friend
Click, click, saddle up, see you on the moon then
You're all alone, friend
I'll pick up the phone then
Ring, ring call them up
Tell them about the new trends
Have a heart, have a heart, have a heart
Sixteen six six six and I know the part
You are the river flow
And we can never know
We're just the weatherman
You make the wind blow
Keep thinking about every straight face yes
Wonder what your boyfriend thinks about your braces
What about them
I'm all about them
Six such straight As
Cut 'em in the bathroom
So this is it then?
Hope you're here to win, friend
Click, click, saddle up, see you on the moon then
You're all alone, friend
I'll pick up the phone then
Ring, ring call them up
Tell them about the new trends
So this is it then?
I hope you're here to win, friend
Click, click, saddle up, see you on the moon then
And all alone, friend
I'll pick up the phone then
Ring, ring call them up
Tell them about the new trends
The lyrics of Sleigh Bells's Rill Rill is an eclectic mix of verses that are difficult to disentangle but address different ideas. The song begins with a line on having a heart and is followed by a reference to the number 666. The singer then goes on to say that she controls the ebb and flow of a river while the rest of us cannot know much beyond being mere weathermen. The verse seems to suggest how powerless we can be even in situations where we would like to have more control. The chorus then repeats the first two lines, and the 666 theme appears again as a reference to falling apart. The verse that follows speaks of forming a tarot pack and the inevitability of fighting when drunk. The straight face and braces references probably speak of hiding emotions, standing straight, and being superficially young. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the idea of telling others about new trends.
What is fascinating about these lyrics is how cryptic they are. The song seems to be about things that are forever beyond our control but which we try and do our best to manage. It is almost as if the slalom between success and failure is the only thing that makes us human. The verses may appear unrelated, but they are held together by a pervasive sense of frustration that makes it difficult to understand the point. However, it is that same sense of frustration channeled through the lyrics that make Rill Rill so endearing.
Line by Line Meaning
Have a heart, have a heart, have a heart
Please be kind, empathetic, and compassionate
Sixteen six six six and I know the part
I understand my role and place within this situation
You are the river flow
You are the natural force and direction that this situation takes
And we can never know
We can never entirely predict or control where this situation goes
We're just the weatherman
We are simply observers who report on the occurrences of this situation
You make the wind blow
You are the primary influence on the outcome of this situation
Keep thinking about every straight face yes
I am constantly pondering the hidden thoughts and emotions behind people's blank or inscrutable expressions
Wonder what your boyfriend thinks about your braces
I am curious about whether your romantic partner appreciates or judges your physical appearance
What about them
I am intrigued by and attracted to your dental braces
I'm all about them
I find your dental braces to be appealing or sexually alluring
Six such straight As, cut 'em in the bathroom
Referring to your braces, your teeth are perfectly straight and it is possible to cut oneself on their sharpness or edges in the bathroom
So this is it then?
Is this the situation we are faced with?
Hope you're here to win, friend
I hope you are motivated and prepared to succeed in this situation
Click, click, saddle up, see you on the moon then
Get ready and let's embark on this journey together, let's aim high
You're all alone, friend
You may feel isolated or unsupported
I'll pick up the phone then
I will reach out to you and be there for you
Ring, ring call them up
Let's contact and communicate with others in order to advance in this situation
Tell them about the new trends
Share with others our innovative ideas and updated strategies
We form a tarot pack
We are united and connected, much like a deck of tarot cards
And I'm aware of that
I am conscious of our collective strength and potential
But we could fist fight drunk like the parent trap
Even though we may have conflicts or disagreements, our bond and loyalty to each other is unbreakable
We never blink see
We pay close attention to each other and never overlook the details
And you can see me
I am transparent and honest with you, there is no hidden agenda
We fell asleep in the middle of the fury
Despite the chaos and drama of our situation, we are exhausted and need to rest
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Derek Edward Miller, Erni Harris, George Jr. Clinton, Sydney Alexis Krauss
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@srschriver
I'm a bit drunk and spent a solid twenty minutes just now trying to remember this awesome song from over a decade ago that meant so much to me at the time, my early 20s, and I couldn't remember the band name or any of the lyrics, but I searched for what feels like forever, and here I am. I am so grateful that I got to experience music like this when it was fresh, new, and exciting.
@ziggystarlord
Bruh, you're 1 month in the future... this was literally me before I finally figured out a similar lyric to get me to the song after I was reminded about it on a show.
@MarieJesne
I'm curious about what you guys searched to end up finding it! 😅
@TheSpiritspeak
yo, maybe check out my playlist. " dark light list of doom " 😎i made it so i would never forget these sorts of gems. i noticed that this song wasn't in there so here i am. maybe there is other music you are familiar with in there. either way, its a ton of obscure, undergroundish music spanning a long time. almost 700 songs. 95% of which have some kinda crazy, trippy, spooky music video. many genres with one thing in common, which is the level of mastery of sonic alchemy or simply, genius level music for one reason or another. imo of course. cheers!
@chasemetzger8696
Crazy your comment is only 1 month old and here I am about the exact same situation. Saw them at Bonnaroo in 2011 and could not remember the band name the past 30 minutes. Finally just Google Bonnaroo 2011 and read the lineup. Such a fun sound
@ziggystarlord
@@MarieJesne I honestly don't even remember what I searched to find it... most likely lyrics from the chorus or some random verse
@loserbiotch2
this song sounds like how friendship feels
@johngaynor3093
The original song will seal more friendship bonds. No joke.
@fatymah1138
@@johngaynor3093original song? :o
@Joker6.0
@@fatymah1138 I second this sentiment.