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.
Skullqueen
Arca Lyrics
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Just watch it
Just watch it slide, slide
Slide above the earth
Slide above the earth
Turn and watch it go by
Turn, turn, turn, turn
Sucking on a Skullqueen
I'm, I'm just a Skullqueen
In Arca's song "Skullqueen," the lyrics reflect a sense of detachment and observation. The repeated line "Turn down watch it, just watch it, just watch it slide, slide" suggests a removal from a situation or an experience. It hints at a passive stance, as if the singer is watching from a distance as something unfolds before them.
The phrase "Slide above the earth, slide above the earth" further emphasizes this sense of disconnection and detachment. It conveys a feeling of floating above the mundane realities of everyday life, as if the singer is transcending earthly matters. The repetition of "Turn, turn, turn, turn" adds to the notion of a continuous cycle, implying that this detachment and observation is an ongoing state.
The chorus, "Sucking on a Skullqueen, I'm, I'm just a Skullqueen," introduces a provocative and mysterious image. The term "Skullqueen" can be interpreted in various ways depending on personal perception. It could represent a sense of power, sexuality, or even an obsession with mortality. By claiming to be a Skullqueen, the singer may be embracing their own darkness or exploring hidden desires.
Overall, the lyrics of "Skullqueen" evoke a contemplative mood, highlighting the act of observing from a distance, and possibly exploring themes of detachment, fascination, and identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn down watch it
Lower the volume and pay attention
Just watch it
Merely observe it
Just watch it slide, slide
Simply witness its smooth movement
Slide above the earth
Glide effortlessly over the planet
Slide above the earth
Stay elevated above the world
Turn and watch it go by
Rotate and observe it passing
Turn, turn, turn, turn
Rotate repeatedly
S-k-u-l-l-q-u-e-e-n
Spell out the word 'Skullqueen'
Sucking on a Skullqueen
Indulging in the essence of a dominant ruler
I'm, I'm just a Skullqueen
I embody the persona of a fierce and commanding female ruler
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Alejandra Ghersi
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"Skullqueen"
[Lyrics]
Turn down watch it
Just watch it
Just watch it slide, slide
Slide above the earth
Slide above the earth
Turn and watch it go by
Turn, turn, turn, turn
S-k-u-l-l-q-u-e-e-n
Sucking on a Skullqueen
I'm just a Skullqueen
@lucasnoya5534
[Verse]
Turn down watch it
Just watch it
Just watch it slide, slide
Slide above the earth
Slide above the earth
Turn and watch it go by
Turn, turn, turn, turn
[Outro]
S-k-u-l-l-q-u-e-e-n
Sucking on a Skullqueen
I'm just a Skullqueen
@MarcosViniciusmvinip
What a Arca and Aphex Twin baby would look like.
@moth5005
When that analog synth comes in 😭
@nxtlvlzeph
singlehandedly ate the hyperpop girls up at their own game…
@charlesgarand
Featuring Emily Montes!
@xRavioge
I love how the track goes from hyper-energetic to complete depletion of energy.
@pabloledesmasolar506
Arca is bringing IDM to light again and i’m totally here for that
@emomu
and footwork too <3
@hex1233
IDM never really went anywhere. It just rises and falls in popularity, as all genres do. But she is definitely adding a new dimension to it.
@MarcosViniciusmvinip
IDM never really went away... :p
@franccci
I love how she is uniquely herself in every song she makes <33