They perform a beat-heavy version of Brazilian pop (Nina comes from Brazil) with a good electronic component.
Their project started with a self-titled debut album in late 2002.
Into the Light
Arkestra One Lyrics
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Bears and horses and ducks
(Rain rain, go away, come again another day)
Ducks and horses and bears and horses and
Ducks and horses are bears
Ducks and horses and bears and horses and
Ducks and horses and ducks
Bears and horses and ducks and ducks and
Bears and horses and ducks and ducks and
Bears and horses and ducks and
Bears and horses and ducks and-and ducks and-and
Bears and horses horses and ducks and ducks
Bears and horses and ducks and ducks and
Bears and horses and bears and
And, and all pouncing to
To- sudden-to-all, pouncing to
Dull-and, dull-and all, pouncing to
Dear me
All, pouncing to
Dull-and, dull-and all, pouncing to
To- sudden-to-all, pouncing to
Dull-and, dull-and all, pouncing to
What a noise!
Rain rain
(Rain rain)
Go away
(Go away)
Come again
(Come again)
Another day
(Another day)
Rain rain
(Rain rain)
Go away
(Go away)
Come again
(Come again)
Another day
(Another day)
Rain rain
(Rain rain)
Go away
(Go away)
Come again
(Come again)
Another day
(Another day)
Rain rain
(Rain rain)
Go away
(Go away)
Come again
(Come again)
Another day
(Another day)
Some- all, pouncing to
We are not-
All, pouncing to
Some- all, pouncing to
We are not-
All, pouncing to
Some- all, pouncing to
We are not-
All, pouncing to
Some- All, pouncing to
All
Bears and horses and ducks and ducks and
Bears and horses and ducks and
Bears and horses and ducks and ducks and
Bears and horses and ducks and
Bears and horses and ducks and-and ducks and-and
Bears and horses horses and ducks and ducks
Bears and horses and ducks and ducks and
Bears and horses and bears and
Um,
That was a nice thing to hear
The lyrics of the song "Into the Light" by Arkestra One are open to interpretation, as they consist mainly of repeated phrases like "Bears and horses and ducks and ducks” and "Rain rain, go away, come again another day." However, it is possible to delve deeper into the meanings of the lyrics by considering the context of the song as a whole. The repetition of animal names and the phrase "Rain rain, go away" could be interpreted as a nostalgic and childlike way of recalling a simpler time in life. It may also refer to the natural world and its beauty.
The repetitive nature of the lyrics, which veer between rambling nonsense and sweet refrains, creates a hypnotic rhythm which reinforces the otherworldly, dreamlike quality of the song. Building on this quality, the song seems to suggest an escape from the real world into something more magical and carefree. This surreal and childlike quality is complemented by the accompanying music, which is based on a cyclical, looping melody and ethereal electronic sounds.
Line by Line Meaning
Bears and horses and ducks and ducks and
Listing various animals in repetition
Bears and horses and ducks
Repeating the listing of animals
(Rain rain, go away, come again another day)
Requesting the rain to stop temporarily
Ducks and horses and bears and horses and
Listing animals in different order
Ducks and horses are bears
Comparing ducks and horses to bears
Ducks and horses and bears and horses and
Repeating the listing of animals
Ducks and horses and ducks
Listing animals in different order
Bears and horses and ducks and ducks and
Repeating the listing of animals
Bears and horses and ducks and
Repeating the listing of animals
Bears and horses and ducks and ducks and
Repeating the listing of animals
Bears and horses and ducks and
Repeating the listing of animals
Bears and horses and ducks and-and ducks and-and
Continuing the listing of animals
Bears and horses horses and ducks and ducks
Listing animals in different order
Bears and horses and ducks and ducks and
Repeating the listing of animals
Bears and horses and bears and
Listing animals in different order
And, and all pouncing to
Animals jumping or moving quickly
To- sudden-to-all, pouncing to
Emphasizing the quick and sudden movements
Dull-and, dull-and all, pouncing to
Describing the sound of animals jumping
Dear me
Interjection indicating surprise, concern, or annoyance
All, pouncing to
Continuing to describe animals' movement
Dull-and, dull-and all, pouncing to
Repeating the sound of animals' jumping
To- sudden-to-all, pouncing to
Repeating the emphasis on quick movements
Dull-and, dull-and all, pouncing to
Continuing to describe the sound of animals' jumping
What a noise!
Exclamatory statement indicating the chaos and loudness
Rain rain
Referring to the rain
(Rain rain)
Repeating the word rain
Go away
Requesting the rain to stop
(Go away)
Repeating the request to the rain
Come again
Asking the rain to return
(Come again)
Repeating the request to the rain
Another day
Suggesting that the rain will be welcome another day
(Another day)
Repeating the suggestion for the rain to return another day
Some- all, pouncing to
Describing the animals' movement again
We are not-
Incomplete sentence, but likely indicating that they are not stopping their movement
All, pouncing to
Continuing to describe animals' movement
Some- all, pouncing to
Repeating the description of animals' movement
We are not-
Incomplete sentence, indicating that they are not stopping their movement
All, pouncing to
Continuing to describe the animals' movement
Some- all, pouncing to
Repeating the description of animals' movement
We are not-
Incomplete sentence, indicating that they are not stopping their movement
All, pouncing to
Describing animals' movement again
All
Referring to all animals in the scene
Bears and horses and ducks and ducks and
Repeating the listing of animals
Bears and horses and ducks
Repeating the listing of animals
Bears and horses and ducks and ducks and
Repeating the listing of animals
Bears and horses and ducks
Repeating the listing of animals
Bears and horses and ducks and-and ducks and-and
Continuing the listing of animals
Bears and horses horses and ducks and ducks
Listing animals in different order
Bears and horses and ducks and ducks and
Repeating the listing of animals
Bears and horses and bears and
Listing animals in different order
Um,
Interjection indicating a pause or hesitation
That was a nice thing to hear
Completing the scene by expressing enjoyment of the sounds of nature
Writer(s): Layton, D. Peppe, S. White, J. Collyer
Contributed by Joseph P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vBlogmiscarrage
I love how natural this song sounds. If I was in the middle of the woods and this randomly started playing, I dont think id be surprised.
@granderondeproductions3286
good song for shrooms then?
@eddibleprawns
Nina and Matthew's collaboration is fantastic. This Album has had a huge influence on my music.
@johnodriscoll2036
I have this album and play this track a few times every week it’s that good
@marcinbogdal4057
Still amazing after those years
@MaxF82
one of my fav songs! :)
@serenessense
I'm awed by the beauty of this song.
@johnodriscoll2036
What a pity cosmic sounds records are no more some absolutely brilliant music
@VolvoGirl1987
Wow... 1:23 this song really comes alive...
@omzg4163
music takes you anywhere you want to go