The music has been described as gothic country, avant-garde indie, psychedelic neo-folk, and a slew of other labels. Fundamentally, the music of Castanets is built on the clash between traditional music styles (folk, country) and modern intuition (avant-garde, psychedelia).
For several years, Raymond spent his time traveling the USA by bus and distributing CD-R copies of his music. Castanets has since released two albums, 2004's Cathedral and 2005's First Light's Freeze, both on Sufjan Stevens' Asthmatic Kitty label.
On July 29, 2022, Raymond Raposa died at the age of 41 of undisclosed causes.
My Heart
Castanets Lyrics
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My heart is an empty room for you
My hands are building more hands for you
My hands are cleaning the land for you
My legs are pumping blood for you
My legs and rising out of the mud for you
My heart is ceasing and starting for you
My eyes are eyeing the clearing for you
My ears are bending in hearing for you
My tongue is forming new words for you
My lungs are calling like birds for you
My heart is swimming the lake for you
My heart is saving its take for you
My heart is all of my heart for you
My heart is all of my heart for you
The lyrics of Castanets' song My Heart depict the singer's deep devotion and commitment to the object of their affection. The opening lines "My heart is pumping doom for you, My heart is an empty room for you" give the impression that the singer's heart is burdened with all consuming feelings for their beloved, which have left them hollow and vulnerable. The repetition of the phrase, "for you," throughout the song emphasizes the depth of the singer's love and how it dominates every aspect of their being.
The theme of devotion is further explored through the imagery of the singer's hands, legs, eyes, ears, tongue, and lungs, which all serve to express the intensity of the singer's love. The lines "My hands are building more hands for you, My hands are cleaning the land for you" suggest that the singer is willing to go to great lengths for the object of their affection, as they seek to provide and care for them. Meanwhile, the legs described in the song seem to symbolize the determination and persistence with which the singer pursues their beloved. The line "My lungs are calling like birds for you" may allude to the singer's desire to communicate their love through song, as birdsongs are often associated with joyful expression.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is pumping doom for you
My heart is filled with a sense of impending misfortune because of you
My heart is an empty room for you
My heart is devoid of emotions and love for you
My hands are building more hands for you
I am willing to do anything and everything for you, even if it means creating replicas of myself to serve you
My hands are cleaning the land for you
I am willing to go to great lengths to create a better and cleaner future for you
My legs are pumping blood for you
I am ready to go to any lengths to serve you, even if it costs me my health and well-being
My legs and rising out of the mud for you
Even if I am going through a difficult phase, I am ready to stand tall and emerge as a savior for you
My heart is ceasing and starting for you
My heart beats in tune with your actions and I am at your mercy
My heart is every sea parting for you
I will pave the way for you even if it means parting the mighty seas for you to cross
My eyes are eyeing the clearing for you
I am constantly looking for opportunities to clear the way for you
My ears are bending in hearing for you
I am all ears and willing to listen to your every need
My tongue is forming new words for you
I am constantly innovating and trying to find new ways to express my love for you
My lungs are calling like birds for you
Every breath I take echoes my love and longing for you
My heart is swimming the lake for you
My heart is willing to take the plunge and go to any lengths to prove my loyalty and devotion to you
My heart is saving its take for you
I am willing to sacrifice everything, including my heart, for your sake
My heart is all of my heart for you
My entire being is consumed by thoughts of you and my love for you
Contributed by Luke W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
81AlexSupertramp
fantastic!!
DerWeidemann
A good beat.