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.
Lost Woman Found
Arca Lyrics
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I'm looking for a miracle
I'm looking for a miracle
To cast down my fears
I'm looking for a miracle
I've been walking, so lost
And it feels like the road
'Cause it's my own now
Lost woman found
You waited for my time to come home
And (?) I've found a miracle
We're changing, come light
And change in the (?) that is light
Let me wait for you
I finally have something to say
You can't find out on your own
What it means to be mutant
What it means to recognize the alien inside
The abject
The lyrics of Arca's song "Lost Woman Found" depict a search for a miraculous transformation, a desire to overcome fear and find a sense of belonging. The repetition of the phrase "I'm looking for a miracle" emphasizes the longing for something extraordinary to alleviate personal struggles. The mention of feeling lost and walking on a road may signify a journey toward self-discovery and finding one's own path.
The line "But it's the first time I feel the sun's warmth on my skin, 'cause it's my own now" suggests a newfound sense of ownership and agency. It implies a shift from relying on external forces for validation to finding self-acceptance and embracing personal growth. The mention of a "lost woman found" and waiting for the right time to come home signifies a transformation or awakening, as if finding one's true identity after being lost or disconnected.
The lyrics then touch on the idea of change and light, symbolizing a metamorphosis and a newfound ability to see the world in a different way. The reference to being mutant and recognizing the alien within oneself alludes to embracing one's uniqueness and self-perceived differences. The term "abject" implies a state of being excluded or marginalized, suggesting the acknowledgment and acceptance of one's own vulnerabilities and flaws.
Overall, the lyrics of "Lost Woman Found" reflect a yearning for personal transformation, a desire to find inner strength and acceptance, and a journey towards self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm looking for a miracle
I am searching for something extraordinary and transformative
I've been walking, so lost
I have been navigating through life feeling confused and directionless
And it feels like the road
And it feels like the path that everyone follows
But it's the first time I feel the sun's warmth on my skin
However, it is the first instance I experience the comforting and soothing rays of the sun on my body
'Cause it's my own now
Because now it belongs to me and I am in control of my own destiny
Lost woman found
A woman who was once lost has finally been discovered and found
You waited for my time to come home
You patiently waited for the moment when I would find my way back to myself
And (?) I've found a miracle
And now, it seems like I have stumbled upon something extraordinary and transformative
We're changing, come light
We are undergoing a significant transformation, embracing illumination and growth
And change in the (?) that is light
And this transformation occurs in the presence of the illuminating and enlightening force
Let me wait for you
Allow me to remain patient and anticipate your arrival
I finally have something to say
Finally, I have discovered my voice and have something meaningful to express
You can't find out on your own
You cannot discover and comprehend it alone
What it means to be mutant
The true significance of being different and embracing one's uniqueness
What it means to recognize the alien inside
What it means to acknowledge and accept the unfamiliar aspects within oneself
The abject
The unpleasant and repulsive aspects of existence
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Alejandra Ghersi
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@lucasnoya5534
I'm looking for a miracle
I'm looking for a miracle
I'm looking for a miracle
To cast down my fears
I'm looking for a miracle
I've been walking so long
The first time I felt the sun on my skin
It is my own now
Lost woman found
And I've found a miracle
I finally have something to say
You can find out on your own
What it means to be mutant
What it means to finally recognize the alien inside
The abject
@RAYZIGLER
“Lost Woman Found”
[Lyrics]
I'm looking for a miracle
I'm looking for a miracle
Girl, I'm looking for a miracle
To cast down my fears
Million legged centipede
And girl, I'm looking for a miracle
I've been walking, so lost
And it feels like the road
It’s the first time I feel the sun’s warmth on my skin
'Cause it’s my own now
It is my own now
Lost woman found
Waiting for my time to come
And girl, I've found a miracle
The changing kind
And change in kind warm that is light
Let me heal inside
I finally have something to say
You can't find out on your own
What it means to be mutant
What it means to recognize the alien inside
The abject, erect
Hoping to let you go
@roselonardo9584
This has been a hard year for me. I've been on hormones the past year, battling dysphoria and trying so hard to live fully as my self. Arca's music speaks to me on another level, the same way SOPHIE's music does. I can only imagine the journey Arca has been on through her art, but I relate to it so much. I also found her inside and can't let go 😊
@madamemars2219
Ugh, Theres an unfillable void now that Sophie is no longer with us on Earth. But I’m so glad artists like Arca exist to carry the torch and rep the girls the way they deserve it.
@roselonardo9584
@Madame Mars I knowww 😢 it makes me so sad. I would always check to see if she had more music out. I definitely feel the spirit of Sophie in Arca's music too though.
@denrikxxx
@Rose Lonardo he* not she, he is a man and sophie was a man
@datbeuuu3
@denrikxxx turn the computer off
@denrikxxx
@Ngô Đạt my computer was off at the time i made the comment.
@lucasnoya5534
I'm looking for a miracle
I'm looking for a miracle
I'm looking for a miracle
To cast down my fears
I'm looking for a miracle
I've been walking so long
The first time I felt the sun on my skin
It is my own now
Lost woman found
And I've found a miracle
I finally have something to say
You can find out on your own
What it means to be mutant
What it means to finally recognize the alien inside
The abject
@ha1fsleeper
Always thought it said 'I'm looking for a new girl'
@xavicalmontoya2118
Arca invented this type of ballads as a genre and these in the album are always my favs <3
@carlosarmandomontana9035
actually this is very crystal castles instead.