Married to Alisa Daniels, July 2002 - they divorced in 2005. He lived with Geneva Jacuzzi for seven years until early 2011.
He has since caught the attention of various media sources, especially in the Los Angeles area. As most of his albums are self-made, many of them have never been heard by fans. The only albums which have been commercially released come from his "Haunted Graffiti" series and are thus the best known.
Pink produces and plays almost all of his own music, and is noted for creating drum sounds using primarily his mouth, and sometimes his armpits. His home recording technique gives his music a very lo-fi sound, to the point where new listeners may mistake the era of his music.
Pink cites R. Stevie Moore--friend, mentor, and "father of home recording"--as one of his major influences. He is sometimes associated with the New Weird America movement, and could also be considered an embodiment of 'The New Sincerity'. Pink boasts a cult following and endorsements from more widely known artists such as fellow Paw Tracks artists Animal Collective.
Aside from his music, Pink also makes semi-abstract and surreal grotesque drawings, which can be purchased from his unofficial website, ARIEL PINK haunted house, for a hefty price.
Put Your Number in My Phone
Ariel Pink Lyrics
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The night sky drapes your face
Like a mystery left uncovered
Talk to me, it's now or never, babe
Make believe, the night last forever, babe
Come for tea, I'll be your neighbor
If you want all this and more
Put your number in my phone
I hope to get sometime alone
I wanna get to know you more, baby
Put your number in my phone
If I could get sometime alone
'cause what would tame this gypsy heart
But fruits from fresh on vine
Your luscious lips entice me to discover
Talk to me, I'll be your butterfly
Hard to me, I'm not the zion
Save me, spare us both the denial
Most of this true love
Put your number in my phone
Put your number in my phone
I hope to get sometime alone
I wanna get to know you more, baby
Put your number in my phone
If I could get some time alone
Hey Ariel, it's Jessica
We met at the taco truck in Silverlake
And I don't know if you're like really busy or something
But I haven't heard back from you
And I was just wondering like, if you could
Talk to me, it's now or never, babe
Make believe, under the zion
Come for tea, I'll be your neighbor
If you want all this and more
Put your number in my phone
Put your number in my phone
I hope to get sometime alone
I wanna get to know you more, baby (baby)
Put your number in my phone
If I could get sometime alone
The lyrics of Ariel Pink's song "Put Your Number In My Phone" are a plea to a potential lover to take a chance on the singer. The song paints a dreamy, romantic picture of a night sky, inviting the listener to join the singer for tea and make-believe, promising a world of possibilities. The singer's "gypsy heart" is only tamed by "fruits from fresh on vine" and the "luscious lips" of the lover. The lyrics emphasize the importance of taking a chance and seizing the moment, as the singer pleads with the listener to "put your number in my phone."
The tone of the song is whimsical and nostalgic, evoking a bygone era of courtship before technology made it easier than ever to connect with others. The instrumentation includes a mix of distorted guitars, synths, and electronic drum beats, creating a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere. The song's retro feel is further emphasized by its accompanying music video, which features characters in vintage clothing and references to 1980s technology.
Line by Line Meaning
There's magic in the air
The atmosphere is charged with positive energy, giving a sense of enchantment.
The night sky drapes your face
The darkness of the night covers your facial features like a veil.
Like a mystery left uncovered
Your presence evokes curiosity and secrecy, making me want to unravel the enigma that is you.
Talk to me, it's now or never, babe
Don't hesitate to engage in conversation with me, as the opportunity may not present itself again.
Make believe, the night last forever, babe
Let's pretend that time stands still, so we can prolong this moment forever.
Come for tea, I'll be your neighbor
Let's spend some quality time together and get to know each other better, as if we're close friends and neighbors.
If you want all this and more
I have a lot to offer, and if you're interested, I can give you even more.
Put your number in my phone
Please share your contact information with me so that we can stay connected and potentially build a relationship.
I hope to get sometime alone
I desire to spend some intimate moments with you, one on one.
I wanna get to know you more, baby
I'm interested in learning more about you and discovering what makes you unique and special.
'cause what would tame this gypsy heart
My restless spirit cannot be quelled, except maybe by a passionate romance.
But fruits from fresh on vine
The best remedy for my free-spiritedness is the sweetness of a fresh, new love.
Your luscious lips entice me to discover
The sensuality of your lips only adds to my already strong desire to get to know you intimately.
Talk to me, I'll be your butterfly
Let me be the one that brings out your best qualities and helps you come out of your shell, like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon.
Hard to me, I'm not the zion
Although I may be challenging to connect with initially, I promise that I'm worth the effort.
Save me, spare us both the denial
Be honest with me about your feelings, as it will save us both the pain of pretending or denying our true emotions.
Most of this true love
What I'm seeking is a genuine, authentic connection and love.
Hey Ariel, it's Jessica
This is a message from someone who has met the songwriter, Ariel Pink, in the past.
We met at the taco truck in Silverlake
The location where the two individuals have previously met and interacted.
And I don't know if you're like really busy or something
There's uncertainty on the part of the message sender regarding the songwriter's availability or willingness to communicate further.
But I haven't heard back from you
The songwriter has not responded to the message or reached out to the sender.
And I was just wondering like, if you could
There's a wishful thinking element to the message, suggesting that the sender hopes to hear back from the songwriter.
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ARIEL MARCUS ROSENBERG, JORGE ALBERTO ELBRECHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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There’s magic in the air
The night sky drapes your face like a mystery left uncovered
Talk to me, it’s now or never, babe
Make believe, the night last forever, babe
Come for tea, I’ll be your neighbor
If you want all this and more
Put your number in my phone
Put your number in my phone
I hope to get sometime alone
I wanna get to know you more, baby
Put your number in my phone
If I could get sometime alone
’cause what would tame this gypsy heart but fruits from fresh on vine
Your luscious lips entice me to discover
Talk to me, I’ll be your butterfly
Hard to me, I’m not the zion
Save me, spare us both the denial
Most of this true love
Put your number in my phone
Put your number in my phone
I hope to get sometime alone
I wanna get to know you more, baby
Put your number in my phone
If I could get some time alone
[Voicemail:] Hey Ariel, it's Jessica. We met at the taco truck in Silverlake and I don't know if you're really busy or something but I haven't heard back from you and I was just wondering like, if you could...
Talk to me, it’s now or never, babe
Make believe, under the zion
Come for tea, I’ll be your neighbor
If you want all this and more
Put your number in my phone
Put your number in my phone
I hope to get sometime alone
I wanna get to know you more, baby
Put your number in my phone
If I could get sometime alone
theneedledrop
Wonderful song and outfit.
Travis Owens
Ariel Pink was doing lo-fi before it was cool, but you probably never heard of them :P
Fantano Shorts
R Kelly
yes, kelly. <3
aliensinafgnstan
Needledrop ruins everything for me.
Alex Metcalf
aliensinafgnstan "Aww shit, someone has heard of a band I like."
N S
I work with people with developmental disabilities and can say this video is freaking awesome. We take these people on mall walks all the time and aside from the crazy outfits this is kind of what it feels like. You're just hanging out with this person who was born into shitty circumstances and just trying to have a good time with them and give them a great day. I love the fact that Ariel has it so the wheelchair bound dude is the one with the phone trying to get numbers. Awesome video.
Marce Maj
Blesses for your work, cheers!
AQUA VIII
That's Awesome
Pancakes
thanks for doing that man. bless you
arisumego
8 year old comment, hope you're okay