2) A Norwegian, Chri… Read Full Bio ↴1) Women's a cappella group at University of Oregon
2) A Norwegian, Christian choir. They started in 1983 at Bildøy Bibelskole outside Bergen. They have a large variety in their music. They have done classical, gospel, jazz and folksongs. The choir has also been on several tours: Jerusalem, twice in USA and different places in Norway.
Hide and Seek
Divisi Lyrics
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The dust has only just begun to fall,
Crop circles in the carpet, sinking, feeling.
Spin me 'round again and rub my eyes.
This can't be happening.
When busy streets amass with people
Would stop to hold their heads heavy.
Trains and sewing machines.
All those years they were here first.
Oily marks appear on walls
Where pleasure moments hung before.
The takeover, the sweeping insensitivity of this still life.
Hide and seek.
Trains and sewing machines. (Oh, you won't catch me around here)
Blood and tears (hearts),
They were here first.
Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that you only meant well? Well, of course you did.
Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that it's all for the best? Of course it is.
Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that it's just what we need? And you decided this.
What you say?
Mmm, what did She say?
Ransom notes keep falling out your mouth.
Mid-sweet talk, newspaper word cut-outs.
Speak no feeling, no I don't believe you.
You don't care a bit. You don't care a bit.
(Hide and seek)
Ransom notes keep falling out your mouth.
Mid-sweet talk, newspaper word cut-outs.
(Hide and seek)
Speak no feeling, no I don't believe you.
You don't care a bit. You don't care a bit.
(Hide and seek)
You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit.
(Hide and seek)
You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit.
Divisi's song "Hide and Seek" is a haunting and surreal exploration of the disorienting experience of feeling lost and disconnected from reality. The opening lines, "Where are we? What the hell is going on?" immediately convey a sense of confusion and unease, setting the tone for the rest of the song. The "dust" that has "only just begun to fall" adds to the feeling of disorientation, as if the world is crumbling and reality is slipping away. The "crop circles in the carpet" and the sensation of sinking further emphasize this feeling.
The repetition of the phrase "hide and seek" adds to the sense of things being hidden or obscured, as if the truth is being deliberately kept from view. The inclusion of seemingly unrelated images like "trains and sewing machines" and "blood and tears" create an eerie disjointedness, suggesting that all is not as it seems.
The lyrics take a turn with the famous "Mmm, what you say?" line, which is sampled from the Imogen Heap song "Hide and Seek." The usage of this line in "Hide and Seek" is often parodied in popular culture and memes.
Overall, "Hide and Seek" is a deeply introspective and emotional song that speaks to the human experience of feeling lost and disconnected. The surreal imagery and haunting melody combine to create a haunting and almost otherworldly atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Where are we? What the hell is going on?
We are lost, confused and unsure of what is happening around us.
The dust has only just begun to fall,
We have just started to experience the aftermath of an event that has left dust unsettled.
Crop circles in the carpet, sinking, feeling.
The physical evidence of this event is present as marks on the carpet, and they make us feel uneasy.
Spin me 'round again and rub my eyes.
We are in disbelief that this is happening and we wish it was a dream.
This can't be happening.
We are in denial that this event is actually taking place.
When busy streets amass with people
Would stop to hold their heads heavy.
Even busy and vibrant city streets are not immune to the overwhelming impact of this event, causing people to feel burdened and distressed.
Trains and sewing machines.
All those years they were here first.
The machines and technology that have shaped and powered our society have been present and influential for a long time.
Oily marks appear on walls
Where pleasure moments hung before.
Evidence of this event is left behind on the walls where previously happy moments had taken place.
The takeover, the sweeping insensitivity of this still life.
This event represents a complete takeover and change in the otherwise still and unchanged life we have been living.
Blood and tears (hearts),
They were here first.
Emotional turmoil and pain have been present in human life long before this current event.
Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that you only meant well? Well, of course you did.
Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that it's all for the best? Of course it is.
Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that it's just what we need? And you decided this.
What you say?
Mmm, what did She say?
The repetition of this phrase implies a sense of disbelief and questioning about someone's intentions and motives, and confusion about the situation.
Ransom notes keep falling out your mouth.
Mid-sweet talk, newspaper word cut-outs.
The words coming out of your mouth feel like you are holding us captive, and are insincere like they have been cut out from a newspaper.
Speak no feeling, no I don't believe you.
You don't care a bit. You don't care a bit.
We can tell that you are not sharing your true feelings with us and we don't trust what you are saying. It feels like you don't truly care about what is happening to us or how it affects us.
Writer(s): Imogen Jennifer Heap
Contributed by Colton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.