Arca is an experimental project by Alejandra Ghersi Rodríguez, a Venezuelan… Read Full Bio ↴Arca is an experimental project by Alejandra Ghersi Rodríguez, a Venezuelan electronic producer, mixing engineer, performance artist, painter and DJ.
Arca embraces fluidity and changing between states, whether it be gender, genre, or personality. In a 2020 interview, they say "We all have multiple personalities. Rather than causing panic, I think maybe that could cause some relief". "There was a clear intention on her fourth album, Kick i to allow every self to express itself. Not to decide how much air time each self would get, but to allow for modulation between them in a spontaneous way. There is no such thing as normal". In Mutability and ambivalence guide the sound of her music — the atmospheres they create often contain abrasive percussive blasts, metal-shop whine, the screech of subway brakes, the whine of jet engines overheating. Anthropomorphic and animalistic sounds abound —mewling cats, mooing cows, anguished screams, the grunts and groans of orgasm, commingling pleasure and terror and beauty and ugliness in the most thrilling ways possible.

She has also been credited for her writing/producing efforts on Björk's Vulnicura and the entirety of Utopia. Alongside FKA twigs' EP2 as well as for their collaborations with Dean Blunt, Frank Ocean, Kelela, Kanye West, ROSALÍA and Lady Gaga, among others.

DM True
Arca Lyrics

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But you don't wanna go back
Fuck the West Coast but you ain't know
The weather is dope in the East Coast

But you don't wanna go back
Fuck the West Coast but you ain't know
The weather is dope in the East Coast

But you don't wanna go back
Fuck the West Coast but you ain't know
The weather is dope in the East Coast
Man, they don't know man, they don't know
Man, they don't know heavyweight
Def Jam, Clark World gimme something

Uh, it's going down uh, it's going down
Uh, uh, uh, uh
Clark World, Clark World, Clark, Clark
Clark World, Clark World, Clark, Clark
Clark World, Clark World, Clark, Clark
Clark World, Clark World, Clark, Clark
We be clubbin', we be clubbin'
We be clubbin' in the city
Clark World, Clark World, Clark, Clark
Clark World, Clark World, Clark, Clark

Clark World, Clark World, Clark, Clark
Clark World, Clark World, Clark, Clark

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Arca's song "DM True" seem to convey a feeling of dissatisfaction with the West Coast, contrasting it with the appeal of the East Coast. The repetition of the lines "But you don't wanna go back, Fuck the West Coast but you ain't know, The weather is dope in the East Coast" emphasizes a sense of disdain towards the West Coast while highlighting the desirable weather in the East Coast.

The repetition of these lines suggests a certain frustration or disappointment with the West Coast, perhaps due to personal experiences or a longing for a different lifestyle. It could also be interpreted as a critique of the perceived superficiality or lack of depth associated with the West Coast scene, which the artist rejects or finds unappealing.

The repeated mention of "Clark World" could be a reference to a specific place or concept that holds significance for the artist. It could symbolize a desire for a different environment or a sense of belonging to a particular community. The reference to Def Jam, a prominent record label, suggests a longing for recognition or validation from within the music industry.

Overall, the lyrics of "DM True" seem to reflect a sense of discontentment with the West Coast and a yearning for something different, particularly the weather and perhaps a deeper connection to a specific community or artistic world.

Line by Line Meaning

But you don't wanna go back
However, you have no desire to return to the past

Fuck the West Coast but you ain't know
Disregard the West Coast, although you may be unaware

The weather is dope in the East Coast
The climate in the East Coast is exceptionally good

Man, they don't know man, they don't know
People lack the understanding, they are ignorant

Man, they don't know heavyweight
People fail to comprehend the significance

Def Jam, Clark World gimme something
Music label Def Jam and Clark World provide me with something

Uh, it's going down uh, it's going down
Something significant is happening, it is unfolding

We be clubbin', we be clubbin'
We engage in partying, we party

We be clubbin' in the city
We party in the urban area

Clark World, Clark World, Clark, Clark
Clark World is repeatedly emphasized, it holds importance

We be clubbin' in the city
We party in the urban area