As Blood Diamonds, Tucker released the singles "Feral Envelope" / "Aries", "Heart", "Dreams", "Grins", "Lasting Love", "Phone Sex" (featuring Grimes), "Barcode", and "Osaka". He also produced music for various artists, and remixed other artists' songs.
Ritual
Blood Diamonds Lyrics
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Take a little piece of me (Take a little piece of me)
You're just like swimming (You're just like swimming)
Found some air to finally breathe (Found some air to finally breathe)
Your face like glitter
Take a little piece of me
You're just like swimming
Found some air to finally breathe
You're just like swimming.
Your face like glitter (your face like glitter)
(Take a little piece of me)
Your face like glitter (Your face like glitter)
(Take a little piece of me)
Your face like glitter (your face like glitter)
(Take a little piece of me)
Your face like glitter (Your face like glitter)
Take a little piece of me
Your face like... Take a little piece of me...
You're just like... You're just like...
The lyrics to Blood Diamonds's "Ritual" are simplistic yet evocative. The repetitive nature of the lyrics creates an almost hypnotic effect. The song seems to be talking about a person and their radiant beauty that is compared to glitter. Moreover, the singer seems to be entranced by this person's beauty and wants to keep a part of them with him/herself. The phrase "take a little piece of me" expresses this desire to hold onto a part of that person. The line "You're just like swimming, found some air to finally breathe" might be interpreted as the person being a source of relief for the singer. The beauty of the person in question is like a breath of fresh air for the singer.
The lyrics to "Ritual" seem somewhat ambiguous, leaving room for interpretation. It is however, apparent that the song talks about desire and lustful obsession. The beauty of the person being sung about is like a spell that the singer cannot break away from. The line "you're just like swimming" has the feeling of escapism, almost like the singer is losing himself/herself in the other person. The song seems to be about being so utterly enchanted by someone that you are willing to do whatever it takes to keep them.
Line by Line Meaning
Your face like glitter
Your bright, shining face catches my attention like glitter
Take a little piece of me
I am willing to give a part of myself to you
You're just like swimming
Being around you feels effortless and natural, like swimming
Found some air to finally breathe
Being with you has given me a sense of relief and escape
You're just like, you're just like...
You remind me of something familiar and comfortable
Your face like glitter
Again referring to the brightness and allure of your face
Take a little piece of me
Repeated desire to give part of oneself to the other
Your face like glitter
Continued imagery of your face shining like glitter
Take a little piece of me
Again expressing willingness to give of oneself
Your face like glitter
Repeated description of the captivating quality of your face
Take a little piece of me
Final acknowledgement of willingness to give to the other person
You're just like... You're just like...
Final reinforcement of the unspoken connection and familiarity felt towards the other person
Contributed by Jacob G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.