Originally playing cello, she soon started producing electronic music and DJing. As a producer, she is known for her warm and emotional sound, often created with vintage synthesizers like Fairlights or ARPs (Kiss my ARP is the title of her album on Mo' Wax). She is also a relatively active remixer, with clients ranging from Ryuichi Sakamoto (Ryuichi Sakamoto) to Depeche Mode to The Orb, and compiled a DJ-Kicks album for Studio !K7.
Exclamation Mark
Andrea Parker Lyrics
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When in fact do you use them
Wait, ehm, let me think, ehm
A single exclamation mark
The question marks cast off their hooks in approval
And as if by command
Stood straight back and became exclamation marks
The lyrics of Andrea Parker's song Exclamation Mark! seem to be discussing the usage and power of punctuation in language. The artist seems to be pondering when exactly one should use an exclamation mark, which can signify emphasis, excitement, or urgency in a sentence. The line "when is it dark" could refer to the idea that exclamation marks are like light sources that illuminate or accentuate certain words or phrases.
The following lines are curious as they describe question marks "casting off their hooks in approval" and becoming exclamation marks. This metaphor suggests that the transformation from question to exclamation can represent a change in tone, attitude, or perspective. Perhaps the artist is suggesting that sometimes when we're uncertain or questioning something, it can be transformed into something more definitive or confident with the right punctuation.
Overall, the song seems to be exploring the nuances and subtleties of language and communication, and how punctuation can shape meaning and tone in powerful ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Ehm, it's a matter..., ehm, when is it ??dark??
It's uncertain when this matter becomes serious.
When in fact do you use them
When is the appropriate time to use exclamation marks?
Wait, ehm, let me think, ehm
Give me a moment to consider.
A single exclamation mark
One exclamation mark is all it takes to express strong emotion.
The question marks cast off their hooks in approval
Question marks transitioned into exclamation marks in agreement.
And as if by command
As if following orders or instructions.
Stood straight back and became exclamation marks
Transformed into punctuations that denote high intensity and enthusiasm.
??imagine?? that
How amazing it is to transform a simple punctuation mark into a symbol of strong emotion.
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Written by: ANDREA PARKER
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