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.
Thievery
Arca Lyrics
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Tichipu huarikichupu huaritichipu huaritichipu huaritichipu huaridichipu huaridichipu pampampampam huaridichipu hua de di chipu
Arca's song Thievery is known for its intricate and enigmatic lyrics that evoke various emotions and interpretations. The song starts with the phrase "Huariquechipu huariquechipu hari" which is a variation of the Quechua word "wayra" meaning wind. The repetition of the word creates a sense of onomatopoeia, as if the sound of the wind is being echoed through the lyrics. The use of Quechua, an indigenous language of the Andes, adds a layer of cultural significance to the song and hints towards Arca's own cultural heritage.
The chorus of the song is equally enigmatic, with the phrase "Tichipu huarikichupu huaritichipu huaritichipu huaritichipu huaridichipu huaridichipu" being repeated throughout. The meaning of these words is unclear and open to interpretation. However, the repetition of the phrase creates a hypnotic effect, as if the listener is being drawn into a trance-like state. The chanting quality of the chorus reinforces this effect and adds to the overall atmosphere of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Huariquechipu huariquechipu hari
The repetition of 'Huariquechipu' adds a rhythmic element to the song, while 'hari' possibly serves as a vocalization or interjection.
Tichipu huarikichupu huaritichipu huaritichipu huaritichipu huaridichipu huaridichipu
This melodic series of syllables seems to be primarily for the purpose of creating an interesting and varied vocalization.
Pampampampam huaridichipu hua de di chipu
'Pampampampam' is a percussive element that elevates the song, most likely representing an off-beat drum or hi-hat sound. 'hua de di chipu' is a nonsensical phrase that fits within the established syllables and reinforces the idea of the song's overall focus on vocalization and rhythm.
Writer(s): Alejandro Ghersi
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Matthew Kyle Smith
Pretty sure I subconsciously got all my dance moves over the past seven years from this video.
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Same
The Hsn
comment stolen lmfaoo
Iqbal studio
this has to be one of the most iconic Arca vids ever made, so oddly stunning and weird. what an inspiration.
Maria Catalina
I know arca is great now but this shit is gold.
Mountain DeWitt
Can we talk about how amazing the beat and the synth melody accompanying it in the last minute are?
Erika Garcia
No creo que esto tenga ya 8 años y yo escuchándolo apenas, me encantaaa 💗 🖤💗
Killae Quishpe Q.
The demon of my room when i play arca at 3 AM:
Ricardo Díaz
3:02 am here
José Aníbal Berrios
Uyyy