Deep Purple have had several line-up changes and were broken up for eight years from 1976 to 1984, with drummer Ian Paice being the band's only constant member. The first four line-ups, which constituted the band's original 1968–1976 run, are officially indicated as Mark I (1968–1969), Mark II (1969–1973), Mark III (1973–1975) and Mark IV (1975–1976). Mark I comprised the founding members of Deep Purple, Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), Rod Evans (vocals), Jon Lord (keyboards), Paice (drums) and Nick Simper (bass), while Mark II was the most commercially successful line-up, with Ian Gillan and Roger Glover replacing Evans and Simper respectively. Mark III saw David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes replace Gillan and Glover respectively, while Mark IV featured Tommy Bolin replacing Blackmore. The band split in July 1976 and Bolin died from a drug overdose five months later. In 1984, Deep Purple reformed with the Mark II line-up, which remained in place until Joe Lynn Turner replaced Gillan in 1989. Gillan rejoined in 1992, with Blackmore leaving for the second and final time the following year. He was replaced temporarily by Joe Satriani and then permanently by Steve Morse. In 2002 Don Airey replaced Jon Lord, which saw Deep Purple settle into its longest running line-up, unchanged for the next twenty years, until Morse announced his departure from the band in 2022. His place was taken by Simon McBride. Paice, Glover, Gillan, Airey and McBride comprise the current line-up of Deep Purple.
Deep Purple were ranked number 22 on VH1's Greatest Artists of Hard Rock programme] and a poll on radio station Planet Rock ranked them 5th among the "most influential bands ever". The band received the Legend Award at the 2008 World Music Awards. Deep Purple (specifically Blackmore, Lord, Paice, Gillan, Glover, Coverdale, Evans, and Hughes) were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
Rapture Of The Deep
Deep Purple Lyrics
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That I had accidentally stumbled upon
Can you imagine how it feels to find somewhere
That you can do no wrong
But it's alright you're safe in my hands
I'll meet you in the sky tonight
And we will trace some undiscovered stars
Hey, it's not that far
But it's alright I feel safe in your hands
I can't stand living this way
Getting by from day to day
I'm drinking from your loving cup
I told you things were looking cup
Oh oh oh so good
Oh it feels so good
We're all the same but then again
We're all quite different in our own peculiar ways
We've come so far and now we're going through another phase
But it's alright
We made it so far
I can't stand living this way
Getting by from day to day
I'm drinking from your loving cup
Told you things were looking cup
As we all know it's hard to breathe
When something spiritual has taken place
We don't know why we don't know how
We've been transformed into a state of grace
But it's alright
We walk in our sleep
Yes it's alright
This is rapture of the deep
The song "Rapture of the Deep" by Deep Purple is an uplifting song about finding a place of safety and comfort with someone. The lyrics talk about stumbling upon a place where you can do no wrong and how it feels to be safe in someone else's hands. The song then refers to flying with this person to new and undiscovered stars beyond the universe, far away.
The overall theme of the song is that we are all the same but different, and that we can come far in life if we trust in ourselves and others. The lyrics are about transformation and becoming something new, perhaps through the impact of another person. The song describes the experience of something spiritual happening, and how we are transformed into a state of grace. The final lines of the song describe this feeling as "rapture of the deep."
The song is a celebration of the power of love and connection, and highlights the joy and freedom that can come from being with another person. It encourages listeners to explore the world around them, even if it means going beyond what is known and familiar.
Line by Line Meaning
I told you once about a place
I previously spoke about a location
That I had accidentally stumbled upon
Which I encountered unintentionally
Can you imagine how it feels to find somewhere
Could you comprehend the sensation of discovering a location
That you can do no wrong
Where you are incapable of committing any errors
But it's alright you're safe in my hands
However, it is acceptable for you as you are protected by me
I'll meet you in the sky tonight
I will rendezvous with you in the sky this evening
And we will trace some undiscovered stars
Together, we shall follow some uncharted stars
We'll go beyond the universe beyond all understanding
We shall surpass comprehension, going beyond the universe
Hey, it's not that far
However, it is not a significant distance
But it's alright I feel safe in your hands
But it is tolerable as I am protected by you
I can't stand living this way
I cannot endure living in this manner
Getting by from day to day
Carrying on one day at a time
I'm drinking from your loving cup
I am sipping from your cup of love
I told you things were looking cup
I informed you that everything appeared positive
Oh oh oh so good
Oh, so incredibly satisfying
We're all the same but then again
We possess some similarities, but nonetheless
We're all quite different in our own peculiar ways
We are all unique in our distinctive manners
We've come so far and now we're going through another phase
We have traveled quite a distance and are now encountering another stage
But it's alright
However, it is acceptable
We made it so far
We have come a long way
As we all know it's hard to breathe
It is well-known that it is difficult to breathe
When something spiritual has taken place
When something spiritual has occurred
We don't know why we don't know how
We are uncertain why or how
We've been transformed into a state of grace
We have undergone a change that resulted in a state of grace
But it's alright
However, it is acceptable
We walk in our sleep
We move unconsciously
Yes it's alright
Yes, it is acceptable
This is rapture of the deep
This is the rapture of the deep
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Don Airey, Ian Gillan, Ian Paice, Roger Glover, Steve Morse
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Andy Terrell
Lyrics:
I told you once about a place that I had accidentally stumbled upon
Can you imagine how it feels to find somewhere that you can do no wrong
But it's alright you're safe in my hands
I'll meet you in the sky tonight and we will trace some undiscovered stars
We'll go beyond the universe beyond all understanding, hey, it's not that far
But if s alright I feel safe in your hands
I can't stand living this way
Getting by from day to day
I'm drinking from your loving cup
I told you things were looking up
Oh oh oh so good
Oh it feels so good
We're all the same but then again we're all quite different in our own peculiar ways
We've come so far and now we're going through another phase
But it's alright
We made it so far
I can't stand living this way
Getting by from day to day
I'm drinking from your loving cup
Told you things were looking up
As we all know if s hard to breathe when something spiritual has taken place
We don't know why we don't know how we've been transformed into a state of grace
But it's alright
We walk in our sleep
Yes it's alright
This is rapture of the deep
johnny zell
I told you once about a place that I had accidentally stumbled upon
Can you imagine how it feels to find somewhere that you can do no wrong
But it's alright you're safe in my hands
I'll meet you in the sky tonight and we will trace some undiscovered stars
We'll go beyond the universe beyond all understanding, hey, it's not that far
But if s alright I feel safe in your hands
I can't stand living this way
Getting by from day to day
I'm drinking from your loving cup
I told you things were looking up
Oh oh oh so good
Oh it feels so good
We're all the same but then again we're all quite different in our own peculiar ways
We've come so far and now we're going through another phase
But it's alright
We made it so far
I can't stand living this way
Getting by from day to day
I'm drinking from your loving cup
Told you things were looking up
As we all know if s hard to breathe when something spiritual has taken place
We don't know why we don't know how we've been transformed into a state of grace
But it's alright
We walk in our sleep
Yes it's alright
This is rapture of the deep
djmuzx
I saw these guys in 1986.Unbelievable! I have been a drummer for 40+ years and I now realize how much of Ian Paice's style I picked up over the years.He is is ridiculous.Deep Purple rules,even without Blackmore and Lord.
Sjamaan Robert
yo bro
Perfect Stranger
Many times saw they performed this song live. Amazing!
Iván Novelo
Incredible song of a legendary band
Eva Rose
a great song-a great band!!!
magoo Demary
muito bom o som !
Tom Ato
Great vocal layering by Gillan on the chorus, as always.
Tor Blixt
one of my top favourites of deep purple!! they're awesome live, do it when you've got the chance!!!
Riflekilla
this song is awesome played live!! I went to their concert yesterday here in Germany, Berlin and OMG Steve Morse threw his plectrum and I caught it!!!! I´m really really happy!!!
Lionheart Roar
So hypnotic, melodic and in the pocket. 3:29 guitar break sounds like Focus style..perfectly captured