Rapture
Antony and the Johnsons Lyrics
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Eyes are falling
Lips are falling
Hair is falling to the ground
Slowly, softly
Falling, falling
Down in silence to the ground
All the world is falling, falling
All the blue
From me and you
Tear drops falling to the ground
Tear drops
I'm talkin' 'bout your tear drops
For instance
Oh my mama
She's been falling
Falling down for quite some time
And oh my papa
He's been falling
Falling down for quite some time
Oh my friends
I've watched them falling
Falling softly to the ground
Oh the leaves
The Leaves are falling
Down in silence to the ground
Is this the rapture?
Is this the rapture?
Why don't you tell me
Is this the rapture?
Is this the rapture?
Our father who art in heaven
For the kingdom, the power, the glory, yours
Now and forever
The song "Rapture" by Antony and the Johnsons is a poignant meditation on the transience and fragility of human existence. The opening lines of the song describe a sense of falling and dissolution, as different parts of the body - eyes, lips, and hair - all succumb to gravity and crumble to the ground. The theme of falling is repeated throughout the song, with tear drops, loved ones, and even the leaves on the trees all tumbling downward. The refrain "Is this the rapture?" suggests that this falling might be interpreted as a kind of divine reckoning or a sign of the end times.
However, the tone of the song is not one of fear or panic, but rather one of acceptance and resignation. The singer seems to be observing these falls with a detached and melancholy eye, acknowledging the inevitability of loss and decay. The lines "Oh my mama / She's been falling / Falling down for quite some time / And oh my papa / He's been falling / Falling down for quite some time" suggest a recognition of the slow and steady decline of loved ones over time. Despite the sadness and inevitability of these falls, there is also a sense of beauty in the imagery of things slowly drifting downward, and in the hushed and reverent tone of the music and lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes are falling
Eyes filled with tears are slowly streaming down the face
Lips are falling
The mouth is trembling and shaking as despair sets in
Hair is falling to the ground
The strands of hair, once a sign of beauty, are now being shed as a result of sadness
Slowly, softly
The tears and the sadness come gradually
Falling, falling
The sadness and the hopelessness continue to take hold
Down in silence to the ground
The emotions become heavy, and fall like a weight on the soul
All the world is falling, falling
The sadness and despair is not confined to one person but is shared among all
All the blue
All the sadness
From me and you
From everyone, including me and you
Tear drops falling to the ground
Tears of sadness are streaming down and falling to the ground
I'm talkin' 'bout your tear drops
The song is addressing the listener directly, referring to their own tears
For instance
As an example
Oh my mama
Referring to the singer's own mother
She's been falling
She has been experiencing sadness and despair
Falling down for quite some time
This has been happening for a while
And oh my papa
Referring to the singer's own father
He's been falling
He has been experiencing sadness and despair
Falling down for quite some time
This has been happening for a while
Oh my friends
Referring to the singer's own friends
I've watched them falling
The singer has witnessed his friends experience sadness and despair
Falling softly to the ground
The emotions catch up to his friends gradually, without warning and slowly bring them down
Oh the leaves
Referring to the falling autumn leaves
The leaves are falling
The autumn leaves are falling from the trees
Is this the rapture?
Is this the end of the world?
Why don't you tell me
The song is asking the listener to provide insight or comfort
Our father who art in heaven
Addressing a prayer to God
For the kingdom, the power, the glory, yours
All hail to the Lord above
Now and forever
Always and forevermore
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Anohni Hegarty
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@frankburton320
Absolutely beautiful. Have loved her and her songwriting forever. What a beautiful and honest soul
@frankburton320
Hi Honesto. This songis about when all who have died and then ressurected rise up to heavento meet the Lord. Thanj you,Have a long and peaceful life. Regards Frank
@frankburton320
No problem Honesto. It really is a beautiful song. That whole album is wonderful,so soulful and thought provoking. Sometimes when i listen to it,it brings me to tears,other times i listen to it,it really lifts my spirit. Thanks Honesto,it was lovely to converse with you. Peace to you, all the way from Scotland.
@lucytupper69
She is a HE!
@frankburton320
@@lucytupper69 Hi. Walking Horse.I think if you check her life history,she was born Anthony Hegerty,now lives by the name Anohni and is on the way to becoming a woman hence the reason i said i have loved her music forever. Hope this clears up any confusion
@Gioma771
This song sends shivers down my spine... literally. Magnificent and simply gorgeous.
@RommerskirchenFrank
Why does this move me so much... again and again.. ?
@michaelarthur6229
It captures your soul
@tiptoptuckacka3357
First heard this song in animal factory and I was mesmerized by it . Beautiful song .
@saggiteightyfour8367
animal factory is a great movie