Rapture
Animal Years Lyrics
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Whisper as we pass the five and dime
If you were still around, you could read my mind
I can see you through my window
Listen to your thoughts, as your mind begins to pour
Spare change walk, cheapest thing at the liquor store
I'm ready for you, to tell me so much more
Now as life begins, your love is strong
Remember that woman, and how she did you wrong
She said she never loved me, but she loved the sauce
She was never wrong
Because I'm still in love without you
I can't believe the rapture
I'll get the last laugh, whatever it takes
I'm walkin' on a tightrope made of love
Holdin' up the knife I think I should
Pry it out your hands, because this thing could never break
And you always told me
That I could never be anything
Well I should say the same for you
I tried to be delicate
But I just end up breakin' it yeah
The song "Rapture" by Animal Years is a deeply emotional and introspective piece that explores the singer's feelings of loss, longing, and regret. The first stanza sets a melancholic tone as the singer speaks about how life fades away with time, and they see the world passing by them as they walk through town. The mention of the five and dime store adds to the vintage feel of the song, highlighting the passing of time. The singer speaks about how if their loved one were still around, they could read their mind, which shows the depth of connection they shared with them. They long to follow their loved one as they try to come to terms with their absence.
In the second stanza, the singer talks about listening to their thoughts as they pour out their emotions. They mention walking to the liquor store, looking for the cheapest thing they can find, which highlights their financial struggle. They long to hear more from their loved one and try to follow them, but something holds them back. The third stanza shows a change in tone as the singer begins to speak about the "rapture" and the "last laugh." They speak about a woman who did them wrong, and how she said she never loved them, but only loved the sauce. This may refer to the woman's addiction to alcohol, which may have caused the downfall of their relationship. The singer feels the pain of the loss but seems to have come to terms with it. They are walking on a tightrope made of love, which shows the complexities of their emotions, and how they are trying to balance between loving and letting go.
The song ends with the lyrics, "And you always told me that I could never be anything, well, I should say the same for you. I tried to be delicate, but I just end up breakin' it." This is a poignant moment in the song as the singer seems to be directing these words at their lost loved one. They suggest that they were not the only one who felt uncertain about their future, and that their loved one might have felt the same way. The line "I tried to be delicate, but I just end up breakin' it" speaks to the singer's struggle to cope with loss and their feelings of inadequacy.
Overall, "Rapture" is a beautiful and powerful song that touches on themes of loss, love, and regret. The lyrics are introspective and emotional, and the melody is hauntingly beautiful, making it a song that stays with you even after it ends.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me how your life, just fades in time,
I want to know how your life has changed over time and how it seems to be slipping away.
Whisper as we pass the five and dime
Speak softly as we walk past the small store.
If you were still around, you could read my mind
If you were here now, you would know what I'm thinking without me having to say it.
I can see you through my window
I have a physical view of you through my window.
Listen to your thoughts, as your mind begins to pour
Pay attention to your thoughts as they spill out of your mind.
Spare change walk, cheapest thing at the liquor store
I'm so broke that my only option at the liquor store is a walk where I try to find enough spare change to buy anything I can afford.
I'm ready for you, to tell me so much more
I'm eager to hear everything you have to say to me.
I've been wishin' just to follow, so badly
I've been longing to follow you closely and be with you all the time.
Now as life begins, your love is strong
As a new phase of life starts, your love is powerful.
Remember that woman, and how she did you wrong
Recall that lady who treated you unfairly.
She said she never loved me, but she loved the sauce
She told me she didn't love me, but her real love was her addiction to alcohol.
She was never wrong
She was always stubborn and refused to admit her mistakes.
Because I'm still in love without you
Despite your absence, I'm still deeply in love with you.
I can't believe the rapture
I'm amazed at the intense and overwhelming feeling of joy and love I'm experiencing.
I'll get the last laugh, whatever it takes
I'll do whatever it takes to have the final victory in this situation, and I won't stop until I get it.
I'm walkin' on a tightrope made of love
I'm taking a big risk by getting deeply involved in a relationship and exposing my emotions.
Holdin' up the knife I think I should
I'm holding a knife that I think I should use to cut off the toxic elements from my life.
Pry it out your hands, because this thing could never break
I'm trying to forcefully take something away from you because I don't think it can be damaged or broken.
And you always told me
You frequently reminded me that
That I could never be anything
I could never achieve any meaningful success.
Well I should say the same for you
I could say the same thing about you.
I tried to be delicate
I made an effort to not hurt you or damage anything while handling it.
But I just end up breakin' it yeah
But despite my best efforts, I always end up breaking it.
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