Mantras can be interpreted to be effective as vibration, or more simply as sound, which may include verbal repetition, in the form of chanting, or internal mental repetition. For this reason great emphasis is put on correct pronunciation (resulting in an early development of a science of phonetics in India). Mantras can be used in Eastern spiritual traditions to divert the mind from basic instinctual desires or material inclinations, by focusing the mind on a spiritual idea, such as "I am a manifestation of divine consciousness".
Rapt
Karen O Lyrics
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Strobing down on me
Suddenly I was free
Let me go on these
Show I can cough I can choke
On this kind of smoke
Off went the switch
Love is soft
Love's a fucking bitch
Do I really need
Another habit like you
I really need
Do you need me too
I believe it's gonna leave me blue
Bright as a star be the light
Strobing down on me
Suddenly I was free
Let me go on these
Show I can cough I can choke
On this kind of smoke
On goes the switch
Love is soft
Love's a fucking bitch
Do I really need
Another habit like you?
I really need
Do you need me too?
I believe
It's gonna feel like new
In Karen O's song "Rapt," the lyrics delve into the complicated and conflicting emotions that come with love. The opening lines talk about being consumed by a bright and shining light, almost like being set free from something. However, as the chorus repeats, "Love is soft, love's a fucking bitch," it's clear there are some negative feelings towards love as well. The second verse mentions choking on "this kind of smoke," possibly referencing the way love can feel like a suffocating addiction.
The repetition of "Do I really need another habit like you?" and "I believe it's gonna leave me blue" highlight the fear of repetition and heartbreak that can come with falling in love. The lyrics seem to be grappling with the question of whether love is worth the pain it can cause. The line "let me go on these" suggests that the singer is willing to take the risk and continue down the path of love.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rapt" are a complex and raw exploration of love's ups and downs - the joy and pain, the freedom and suffocation.
Line by Line Meaning
Bright as a star be the light
The light shining down on me is as bright as a star
Strobing down on me
The light is flickering on me
Suddenly I was free
I felt liberated all of a sudden
Let me go on these
Let me carry on like this
Show I can cough I can choke
I want to demonstrate that I can cough and choke
On this kind of smoke
As a result of this smoke
Off went the switch
The switch was turned off
Love is soft
Love is gentle
Love's a fucking bitch
Love is a difficult thing to deal with
Do I really need
Do I actually require
Another habit like you
Another addiction like you
I really need
I genuinely require
Do you need me too
Do you also need me
I believe it's gonna leave me blue
I have a feeling that this is going to make me sad
On goes the switch
The switch is turned back on
It's gonna feel like new
It will seem fresh and new
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KAREN LEE ORZOLEK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ulkubegumtekeli6585
Bright as a star be the light
Strobing down on me
Suddenly I was free
Let me go on these
Show I can cough I can choke
On this kind of smoke
Off went the switch
Love is soft
Love's a fucking bitch
Do I really need
Another habit like you
I really need
Do you need me too
I believe it's gonna leave me blue
Bright as a star be the light
Strobing down on me
Suddenly I was free
Let me go on these
Show I can cough I can choke
On this kind of smoke
On goes the switch
Love is soft
Love's a fucking bitch
Do I really need
Another habit like you?
I really need
Do you need me too?
I believe
It's gonna feel like new
@ApazaParamos
Por siempre y para siempre, esta canción estará en mi sangre y cada eco de palabra volar trauma, será mi mar.
@Sofarsounds
Can't wait for this Album!! - Tash, Sofar
@Sofarsounds
Karen O's live session for Sofar Sounds in NYC is now up on our Channel! Come and check out her brilliant performance of 'Rapt'! - Tash, Sofar
@goofygoober4901
I love the emotions Karen O songs give me, it's like a melancholy feeling, but they also have a bittersweet nostalgic feel to them.
@krosey
Goofy Goober getting deep
@goofygoober4901
Katie Alvarez Real talk.
@randyholland2700
Goofy Goober LMFAO 😂😂😅💀💀☠️
@ulkubegumtekeli6585
Bright as a star be the light
Strobing down on me
Suddenly I was free
Let me go on these
Show I can cough I can choke
On this kind of smoke
Off went the switch
Love is soft
Love's a fucking bitch
Do I really need
Another habit like you
I really need
Do you need me too
I believe it's gonna leave me blue
Bright as a star be the light
Strobing down on me
Suddenly I was free
Let me go on these
Show I can cough I can choke
On this kind of smoke
On goes the switch
Love is soft
Love's a fucking bitch
Do I really need
Another habit like you?
I really need
Do you need me too?
I believe
It's gonna feel like new
@Vespertits
Such an underrated album. Crush Songs was definitely a musical highlight for me this year
@officialkareno
Rapt is the 2nd song written on this curated collection of crush songs from my personal library This track is about someone who became a habit that was hard to kick. Thanks to Barney for making this little video happen.
xoko