Sanctuary
Arca Ryuichi Sakamoto Lyrics
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Psycho construct
Psycho diva
Garden sanctuary
Construct
Eternal starlight
Soft shell, soft
The last birth in the bloodline
Asking to remember
To re-colonize the alien within
Dignity in the object
The first time you died
Celestial sparkle
A mutant faith
Post-human
Vanity howling
The first time you died
Entropy
A mutant faith
A mutant faith (a mutual faith)
A mutant faith (a mutual faith)
Vanity
A mutant faith (a mutual faith)
Vanity howling (vanity faith)
A mutant faith (faith)
A mutant faith (faith)
"Sanctuary" is a complex and haunting song that merges electronic, experimental, and orchestral elements in a way that stimulates both the intellect and the senses. The lyrics are cryptic and abstract, and they seem to allude to themes such as the relationship between the self and the other, the search for identity, the fear of death, and the possibility of transcendence.
The first verse introduces the idea of a "psycho diva" who inhabits a "garden sanctuary" that may be either a physical or a mental space. The diva is associated with "psycho construct," which could refer to the rebuilding or reimagining of the self or the world, or to the creation of an artificial or virtual reality. The use of the word "construct" hints at the idea that the diva's persona or identity may be a product of social or cultural norms, rather than an authentic expression of her inner essence.
The rest of the song expands on these themes, using images of celestial bodies, genetic inheritance, and post-human possibilities to suggest the possibility of breaking free from the limitations of the ego and the body. The repeated phrase "a mutant faith" could imply a willingness to embrace the unknown and the unpredictable, or a recognition that all life is inherently unstable and changing.
Line by Line Meaning
Experimental Diva FM
An innovative, boundary-pushing type of musical expression
Psycho construct
A mental structure or framework that is created through intense psychological effort
Psycho diva
A performer who is deeply connected with her emotions and expresses them in her art
Garden sanctuary
A safe, peaceful space where one can find solace and reconnect with nature
Construct
A created entity that may not be tangible, but exists through thought or imagination
Eternal starlight
The infinite, unchanging illumination of the cosmos that is both beautiful and awe-inspiring
Soft shell, soft
A gentle exterior that may conceal a tender or vulnerable interior
Turning away from the first death
Rejecting the idea of death as an end, but instead, as a transformation or passage to something else
The last birth in the bloodline
The final iteration of one's physical existence within a family lineage
Asking to remember
A request to hold onto a memory or idea that has personal significance
To re-colonize the alien within
To reintegrate a part of oneself that may have been neglected or rejected in the past
Dignity in the object
The inherent worth and value of an object or idea, regardless of its external appearance or characteristics
The first time you died
An experience that fundamentally changes one's being or identity in some way
Celestial sparkle
The luminescence and radiance of the heavens, which can inspire wonder and awe
A mutant faith
A belief or conviction that may be unconventional or unconventional in nature
Post-human
A state of being or condition that is beyond the traditional limitations of human existence or experience
Vanity howling
A desperate or futile attempt to hold onto one's sense of self-importance or worth in the face of adversity
Entropy
The natural process of decay, erosion, or disorder within a system
A mutant faith (a mutual faith)
A shared or collective belief that may be considered aberrant or different from accepted norms
A mutant faith (a mutual faith)
A belief or conviction that is held by a group or community that may be considered as an outsider
Vanity
An excessive concern with one's own appearance, achievements, or desires
A mutant faith (a mutual faith)
A shared belief or conviction that may be considered unconventional or different from what is generally accepted
Vanity howling (vanity faith)
The desperate or futile attempt to hold onto one's sense of self-importance or worth through faith or belief
A mutant faith (faith)
A conviction or belief that is outside of accepted norms or conventions and may be considered unconventional or different
A mutant faith (faith)
A shared belief or conviction that may be considered to be aberrant or outside of the mainstream
Contributed by Adeline L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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"Sanctuary"
[Lyrics]
Experimental Diva FM
Psycho construct
Psycho diva
Garden sanctuary
Construct
Eternal starlight
Tongue
Soft shell, soft
Turning away from the first death
The last birth in the bloodline
Asking to remember
To recognize the alien within
Dignity in the abject
The first time you died
Celestial sparkle
A mutant faith
Post-human
Vanity howling
The first time you died
Entropy
A mutant faith
A mutant faith
A mutant faith
Vanity
A mutant faith
Vanity howling
A mutant faith
A mutant faith
@Miguel-dc7yv
the yassification of sakamoto......
@juanpablomartinez7135
I thought the same lol
@fessjjjs5055
HAHAHAHAHAHA
@--ISABELLA--
I love arca but why do all of her fans have to "yassify" everything. Kinda annoying :/
@AlexOrozco-Social-Pariah
OMG my laughter turned into a snore because of this comment
@RomarioCarlos
RIP Sakamoto.
A genius.
@painpapadopoulos8120
The most unexpected collaboration
@MsJoaovitor555
well she remixed a song from his async album (and it's really, really good; as well as this one)
@legomelt000
Very normal. I would not be surprised if one day she would collab with Tim hecker. I would be surprised if she would collaborate with Thomas koner though
@legomelt000
@@goat_se oh yeah so she did I actually really forgot and listened probably once was not outstanding. But damn koner and arca would shake my world