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.
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Arca Lyrics
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What am I not 'sposed to have an opinion?
Should I be quiet just because I'm a woman?
Call me a bitch because I
Speak what's on my mind
Guess it's easier for you to swallow
If I sat and smiled
Dirty South, can y'all really feel me?
West Coast, feel me (Say what?)
Dirty South, can y'all really feel me
(Here we go, baby girl) east Coast, feel me
West Coast, feel me (Can you feel this?)
Dirty South, can y'all really feel me?
(Dirty, dirty) east Coast, feel me (Feel it)
West Coast, feel me (Say what?)
Dirty South, can y'all really feel me
(D-d-dirty, dirty) east Coast, feel me
West Coast, feel me
Boy, I've been watching you like
A hawk in the sky
That flies, and you were my prey
Boy, I promise you if we keep bumpin' heads
I know that one of these days
We gon' hook it up, prolly talk on the phone
But see, I don't know if that's good
I've been holdin' back this secret from you
I probably shouldn't tell it, but
If I, if I let you know
You can't tell nobody
I'm talkin' bout nobody
Are you responsible?
Boy I gotta watch my back
Cause I'm not just anybody is it my go?
Is it your go? Sometimes I'm goody-goody
Right now naughty naughty say yes or say no
Cause I really need somebody
Tell me are you that somebody?
Boy, won't you pick me up
At the park right now up the block, while
Everyone's sleep, sleeps, sleeps
I'll be waiting there with
My trench, my locs, my hat
Just so I'm low key
Is it my go? Is it your go
Sometimes I'm goody-goody
Right now I'm naughty naughty is it my go?
Is it your go sometimes I'm goody-goody
Right now I'm naughty naughty is it my go?
Man, we gotta go get somethin' to eat
Man, I'm hungry as a motherfucker
Ayo man, damn
What's takin' homie so long, son?
50, calm down, he coming
Man, we gotta go get somethin' to eat
Man, I'm hungry as a motherfucker
Ayo man, damn
What's takin' homie so long, son?
50, calm down, he coming
If I, if I let you know
You can't tell nobody
I'm talkin' bout nobody
Are you responsible?
Boy I gotta watch my back
Cause I'm not just anybody is it my go?
Is it your go? Sometimes I'm goody-goody
Right now naughty naughty say yes or say no
Cause I really need somebody
Tell me are you that somebody?
Boy, won't you pick me up
At the park right now up the block, while
Everyone's sleep, sleeps, sleeps
I'll be waiting there with
My trench, my locs, my hat
Just so I'm low key
Is it my go? Is it your go?
Sometimes I'm goody-goody
Right now naughty naughty is it my go?
Is it your go? Sometimes I'm goody-goody
Right now naughty naughty is it my go?
Is it your go? Sometimes I'm goody-goody
Right now naughty naughty
Man, we gotta go get somethin' to eat
Man, I'm hungry as a motherfucker
Ayo man, damn
What's takin' homie so long, son?
50, calm down, he coming
Man, we gotta go get somethin' to eat
Man, I'm hungry as a motherfucker
Ayo man, damn
What's takin' homie so long, son?
50, calm down, he coming
Man, we gotta go get somethin' to eat
Man, I'm hungry as a motherfucker
Ayo man, damn
What's takin' homie so long, son?
50, calm down, he coming
Man, we gotta go get somethin' to eat
Man, I'm hungry as a motherfucker
Ayo man, damn
What's takin' homie so long, son?
50, calm down, he coming
Man, we gotta go get somethin' to eat
Man, I'm hungry as a motherfucker
Ayo man, damn
What's takin' homie so long, son?
50, calm down, he coming
Man, we gotta go get somethin' to eat
Man, I'm hungry as a motherfucker
Ayo man, damn
What's takin' homie so long, son?
50, calm down, he coming
The song "X" by Arca addresses themes of female empowerment, self-expression, and the struggle for independence within societal expectations. The lyrics reflect the artist's determination to speak her mind and challenge traditional gender roles.
The opening lines, "What am I not 'sposed to have an opinion? Should I be quiet just because I'm a woman?" highlight the cultural pressure for women to remain silent or conform to societal expectations. Arca questions why she should be criticized or labeled negatively for expressing her thoughts and opinions.
The chorus further emphasizes her desire to be heard and recognized, making a plea for validation from different regions: the Dirty South, East Coast, and West Coast. Arca is seeking understanding and connection, urging these regions to feel her message.
The second verse introduces a potential romantic relationship, where she confesses her secret desires and fears. She implies that if they continue to clash, they will eventually connect on a deeper level, but she questions the implications and risks involved. Arca is torn between revealing her vulnerability and keeping her guard up.
The pre-chorus and chorus repeat the question of whether the other person is the one she has been searching for. Arca feels the need for companionship and asks whether they are capable of understanding and supporting her.
The final section of the song conveys a sense of restlessness and hunger, both metaphorically and literally. The repeated lines about getting something to eat signify a desire to satisfy her physical needs, but they can also symbolize a deeper hunger for fulfillment and connection. The urgency in these lines suggests impatience and frustration.
Overall, "X" captures the struggles and aspirations of a woman who refuses to conform to societal expectations and seeks validation, love, and independence. It highlights the importance of self-expression, challenging gender norms, and finding genuine connections with others.
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