Useful Chamber
Dirty Projectors Lyrics


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She is an emerald
In a shining, shining winter
Rosette in a snow globe
Ride it up, clean and gold
I spread love

She is anticipating on it
Magic and old invention
Leanin' out the window
Callin' out, woah no
She sees what no one sees

Far away, with you
While every need, and water blue
We'll sail away, on this boat
Till suddenly it's new

Who made loss or whatever alone?
I know I cannot wait that long
I don't know what I should be lookin' at
But I will look wherever I'm told

Bitte orca, orca bitte
Bitte orca, orca bitte
Bitte orca, orca bitte
Bitte orca, orca bitte

Bitte orca, orca bitte
Bitte orca, orca bitte

I'm caught up in a storm
That I don't need no shelter from
All I want and all I need
Right here with me
You're right here with me

Call to me, soft and sweet
Cool the fire that burns in me
Catch me when I lose control
Look into my eyes
Look into my eyes
I'm caught up in a storm

Bitte orca, orca bitte
Bitte orca, orca bitte
Bitte orca, orca bitte
Bitte orca, orca bitte





Bitte orca, orca bitte
Bitte orca, orca bitte

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dirty Projectors' song "Useful Chamber" are filled with imaginative and descriptive language that paints a picture of a magical and dreamy winter wonderland, and the intense emotions that come with being in the midst of such a surreal experience. The singer refers to the subject of the song as an emerald, an object that is rare, vibrant, and precious, symbolizing the beauty of their relationship. The winter setting described throughout the song also suggests a feeling of stillness and quietness, and the idea of a snow globe creates a sense of encapsulation, as if they are in their own little world within this larger world.


Line by Line Meaning

She is an emerald
She is unique and valuable, like a precious gem


In a shining, shining winter
In a beautiful and bright time, despite the cold and darkness


Rosette in a snow globe
A delicate and ornamental decoration, surrounded by a protective barrier


Ride it up, clean and gold
Take advantage of the opportunity, elevate it to something pure and valuable


I spread love
I share kindness and positivity with others


She is anticipating on it
She is eagerly awaiting something special


Magic and old invention
Something enchanting from the past, imbued with wonder and creativity


Leanin' out the window
Leaning towards the unknown, searching for something new


Callin' out, woah no
Expressing surprise or disbelief in response to what is seen or heard


She sees what no one sees
She has a unique perspective, noticing things that others overlook


Far away, with you
Together, in a far-off place, distant from the worries of the world


While every need, and water blue
In the midst of fulfilling all of our basic needs and surrounded by natural beauty


We'll sail away, on this boat
We'll escape together, on an adventure of our own making


Till suddenly it's new
Until we discover something unexpected or revelatory


Who made loss or whatever alone?
Who is responsible for causing pain or suffering, and why are they doing it on their own?


I know I cannot wait that long
I understand that waiting for answers or resolution can be excruciating


I don't know what I should be lookin' at
I'm uncertain about what I should focus on or pay attention to


But I will look wherever I'm told
I'm willing to follow someone else's guidance or direction, without question


Bitte orca, orca bitte
Possible nonsensical phrase, may refer to an orca (killer whale)


I'm caught up in a storm
I'm trapped or overwhelmed by strong emotions or difficult circumstances


That I don't need no shelter from
That I don't need protection or safety from, despite the chaos


All I want and all I need
All that truly matters to me


Right here with me
Is present and available to me, now


Call to me, soft and sweet
Reach out to me in a gentle and affectionate way


Cool the fire that burns in me
Soothe the passion or intensity within me


Catch me when I lose control
Support and guide me when I feel overwhelmed or unbalanced


Look into my eyes
Connect with me on a deeper level, see me for who I truly am


Bitte orca, orca bitte
Possible nonsensical phrase, may refer to an orca (killer whale)




Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: DAVID DONNELL LONGSTRETH

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