Raspberry
Grouplove Lyrics
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What you been fed?
'Cause I was walking in the dream,
What you mean?
How you been?
I never knew I'd get so red
I got so red
Raspberry, on the ferry, I was feeling kinda sea sick on that boat
Whoa!
They call me yoma
I lost my head
'Cause I been sleeping like some queen
What you mean?
Where I been?
I never knew I'd get so red
I got so red!
Raspberry, on the ferry, I was feeling kinda sea sick on that boat
Raspberry, on the ferry, I was feeling kinda sea sick on that boat
Oh, on that boat
Oh, on that boat
Oh, on that boat
Yeah, on that boat
Yeah, on that boat
Yeah, on that boat
Oh, on that boat (that boat)
That boat (that boat)
That boat (that boat)
That boat (that boat)
That boat (that boat)
That boat (that boat)
That boat (that boat)
That boat!
Raspberry, on the ferry, I was
Raspberry, on the ferry, I was feeling
Raspberry, on the ferry, I was feeling kinda sea sick on that boat!
The lyrics of the song 'Raspberry' by Grouplove seem to be a stream of consciousness style of writing which is open to interpretation. The song opens with the line "Oh, Carolina, what you been fed?" which may indicate a sense of concern or curiosity about the title character's current state. The singer then says "I was walking in the dream, what you mean?" which could suggest a feeling of confusion or disorientation.
The next line "How you been?" may be the singer's attempt to reconnect or catch up with Carolina. The following lines "I never knew I'd get so red, I got so red" may suggest a feeling of embarrassment or shame. The repetition of the word "red" could also signify anger or frustration.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "raspberry on the ferry, I was feeling kind of seasick on that boat" which seems to be a random memory or experience. The addition of the "whoa!" after the first repetition of the chorus adds emphasis and brings attention back to the present.
The second verse introduces a new character named Yoma and once again repeats the line "I never knew I'd get so red, I got so red." The chorus repeats once again before the song ends with one final repetition of "raspberry on the ferry, I was feeling kind of seasick on that boat."
Overall, the song is lyrically abstract and prone to many interpretations. It could be about a past experience or simply a free-flowing stream of consciousness. The repetition of the phrase "raspberry on the ferry" may signify a seemingly insignificant moment in time that holds significant meaning to the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Carolina
Addressing someone named Carolina
What you been fed?
Asking what Carolina has been consuming
'Cause I was walking in the dream,
Referencing a dream the singer had
What you mean?
Asking for clarification
How you been?
Asking how Carolina has been
I never knew I'd get so red
Expressing surprise about blushing
I got so red
Stating that they did in fact blush
Raspberry, on the ferry, I was feeling kinda sea sick on that boat
Describing feeling ill on a ferry while eating raspberries
They call me yoma
Introducing a nickname
I lost my head
Admitting to making a mistake
'Cause I been sleeping like some queen
Explaining why they lost their head
Where I been?
Asking about their location
Raspberry, on the ferry, I was feeling kinda sea sick on that boat
Repeating the earlier description of feeling ill on a ferry while eating raspberries
Oh, on that boat
Emphasizing the location of the sickness
Yeah, on that boat
Agreeing with the previous statement
That boat!
Exclaiming about the situation
Raspberry, on the ferry, I was feeling kinda sea sick on that boat!
Repeating the earlier description a final time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW WESSEN, CHRISTIAN ZUCCONI, HANNAH HOOPER, RYAN RABIN, SEAN GADD
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@Chrissy_
Oh, Carolina
What you been fed?
'Cause I was walking in the dream,
What you mean?
How you been?
I never knew I'd get so red
I got so red
Raspberry, on the ferry,
I was feeling kinda sea sick on that boat.
Raspberry, on the ferry,
I was feeling kinda sea sick on that boat.
Whoa!
They call me yoma
I lost my head
'Cause I been sleeping like some queen
What you mean?
Where I been?
I never knew I'd get so red
I got so red!
Raspberry, on the ferry,
I was feeling kinda sea sick on that boat.
Raspberry, on the ferry,
I was feeling kinda sea sick on that boat.
Oh, on that boat
Oh, on that boat
Oh, on that boat
Yeah, on that boat
Yeah, on that boat
Yeah, on that boat
Oh, on that boat (that boat)
That boat (that boat)
That boat (that boat)
That boat (that boat)
That boat (that boat)
That boat (that boat)
That boat (that boat)
That boat!
Raspberry, on the ferry, I was
Raspberry, on the ferry, I was feeling
Raspberry, on the ferry, I was feeling kinda sea sick on that boat!
@joymarie5832
This song makes me think of the Pixies and Cage the Elephant. It's great! cx
@carolgarciarodriguez3320
Omg, same
@Wambario
Thought the exact same thing
@Your.mom.suk.d1x
Exactly !
@davidherberger8104
Saw them in concert last night and thought this might be a Pixue cover song. Guess not. Another great Grouplove song I didnt know existed.
@leonardoguerreropacheco9635
R u admin of • i n d i e 音楽 •?
@ernestotorres7672
I live for those first 11 seconds
@ThePurpleAstr0naut
I still love the rest of the song, but wished it sounded more like the first seconds of the song.
@ey6944
Completely agree
@piercetvenjoyer2003
same ugh