Rumpus Reprise
Karen O and the Kids Lyrics
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Don't even know
We don't need it
The lyrics of Karen O and the Kids' song Rumpus Reprise speak to the idea of blindly following a crowd without questioning where they are going. The repetition of "all in a line we go" highlights this idea, emphasizing the lack of individual thought or decision making. The line "don't even know" adds to this feeling of lost direction, questioning why they are following the line in the first place. Finally, "we don't need it" implies that the destination or purpose of the line is unnecessary, emphasizing the idea that blindly conforming to societal norms or pressures is ultimately unsatisfying.
Interestingly, the song Rumpus Reprise is a reprise of the song Rumpus from the same album, Where the Wild Things Are, which is based on the popular children's book of the same name. The musical score for the entire album was composed by Karen O and the Kids, which included a variety of musicians such as members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Deerhunter.
Line by Line Meaning
All in a line we go, we will
We are moving forward together in a line, and we will continue to do so.
Don't even know
We don't have all the answers, and we are uncertain about what's ahead.
We don't need it
We don't require everything to be perfect or easy, as we are strong enough to handle whatever comes our way.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KAREN LEE ORZOLEK, IMAAD WASIF, BRADFORD COX
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