In 2013, while still a teenager, Marshall released the first King Krule album, 6 Feet Beneath the Moon, on XL in the U.K. and True Panther in the U.S. Marshall then collaborated with his brother Jack for the relatively fluid, more electronic A New Place 2 Drown. Released in 2015 and credited to Archy Marshall, its physical edition was packaged with a 208-page book of poetry, photography, and art. King Krule fully reactivated in 2017 with a handful of varied singles -- the dreamlike ballad "Czech One," the mid-tempo rocker "Dum Surfer," and the rumbling "Half Man Half Shark," all featuring saxophone from Ignacio Salvadores -- that led up to The Ooz, an hour-long follow-up written during a three-year period.
La Lune
King Krule Lyrics
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Kinks of hollow mystic
That sit deep in a limp twitch
Turns a pale tanner
Handspan a hammer
Consults a cold manner
That lies deep in the grammar
Born to mid decision
Born bare invision
Just to master a sigh
They found reasons to try
Clone the sea at night
Brave waves bathe the eye
Well I crave ways to dry
Well I was raised to the moon
Just to hold a gaze with you
Cross the other side
It won't be long till you're inside
'Til you're inside my heart
Used heat cooling
Steady steeps falling
Brain keeps stooping to avoid
Thoughts of matter
Pristine platter replicates the flatter of a nervous crane
Some won't understand and it my deplete a man
By seeping through the cracks of bland
They found reasons to try
Clone the sea at night
Brave waves bathe the eye
Well I crave ways to dry
See I was raised to the moon
Just to hold a gaze with a view
Across the other side
It won't be long till you're inside
'Til you're inside my heart
'Til you're inside
'Til you're inside my heart
To be with you, such a view
To be elevated to you
To be elevated to you
In "La Lune," King Krule uses metaphorical language to explore the complexities of relationships and the struggles of interpersonal communication. The first stanza depicts a struggle with expressing oneself fully, using the lines "Sins will swallow explicit/Kinks of hollow mystic/That sit deep in a limp twitch." The singer feels like their inner struggles and desires are swallowing up their ability to communicate honestly with others. The second stanza touches on the difficulty of making decisions and mastering emotions. The line "Born bare invision/Just to master a sigh" suggests a sense of feeling stranded and powerless, paired with an intense desire to connect with others, as seen in the line "Well I was raised to the moon/Just to hold a gaze with you."
Throughout the song, the singer feels like they're stuck between different emotional and mental states, using the metaphor of the moon to represent a kind of liminal space where things are not always clear. They want to connect with others, to be "inside my heart," but they're not always sure how to do so. King Krule captures the anxieties and complexities of relationships with deft lyrical skill, and the song creates a haunting, dreamlike atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Sins will swallow explicit
Explicit behavior can lead to destruction and ruin, as sins tend to thrive and swallow those who succumb to them.
Kinks of hollow mystic
Strange and inexplicable quirks of behavior that have no real meaning or purpose, but somehow possess a mystical quality that draws people in.
That sit deep in a limp twitch
These odd behaviors are buried deep in the subconscious, causing involuntary, spasmodic movements.
Turns a pale tanner
As one indulges in these destructive tendencies, they will slowly lose their vitality and become pale and lifeless.
Handspan a hammer
In spite of this, the person still has the strength and power to wield a hammer, which represents their ability to create or destroy.
Consults a cold manner
The person lacks empathy and warmth, approaching situations in a detached, clinical manner.
That lies deep in the grammar
This lack of feeling is part of the very foundation of the person's thought patterns and communication style.
Mono inner collision
Internal conflicts that arise from having a single-minded focus that is not tempered by logic or reason.
Born to mid decision
The person was born into a situation where they must make decisions, but often find themselves unsure of what to do.
Born bare invision
The person enters the world with a clear, unobstructed vision of what they want, but are ultimately unable to achieve it.
Just to master a sigh
The person's ultimate goal is not to achieve anything great or substantial, but simply to exist and endure.
They found reasons to try
Despite these challenges, the person still struggles to find reasons to keep trying and pushing forward.
Clone the sea at night
The person seeks to replicate the vast and mysterious nature of the sea, which represents the unknown and infinite possibilities.
Brave waves bathe the eye
When confronting the unknown, the person's eyes are opened to the vastness and beauty of the world around them.
Well I crave ways to dry
Despite this, the person still wishes to find a way to conquer the unknown and make it their own.
See I was raised to the moon
The person was raised with a lofty and impossible goal, representing the unattainable nature of their desires.
Just to hold a gaze with a view
Despite this, the person still wishes to look outwards and experience the world beyond their own narrow focus.
Across the other side
The person wishes to explore the other side of experience, which is unknown and uncharted territory.
It won't be long till you're inside
The person believes that they will inevitably achieve their goal, and that others will soon be drawn into their world as well.
'Til you're inside my heart
The person wishes to forge a deep and meaningful connection with others, even if their goals are ultimately unattainable.
Used heat cooling
Moments of high passion and intensity give way to cooler, more stable periods of time.
Steady steeps falling
Gradual, incremental changes continue to accumulate over time, ultimately leading to significant consequences.
Brain keeps stooping to avoid
The person's mind constantly strives to avoid uncomfortable truths and difficult decisions.
Thoughts of matter
The person struggles to find meaning and significance in their thoughts and actions.
Pristine platter replicates the flatter of a nervous crane
Despite their struggles, the person still seeks to create something beautiful and meaningful, even if it's a representation of something else.
Some won't understand and it may deplete a man
The person understands that not everyone will understand or appreciate their efforts, and this can be demoralizing and draining.
By seeping through the cracks of bland
The person's efforts to create something meaningful may be dismissed or overlooked by others, but they still persist in their pursuits.
To be with you, such a view
Ultimately, the person wishes to be with others and forge meaningful connections, even if their goals are ultimately unattainable.
To be elevated to you
The person wishes to be lifted up and elevated to a higher plane, beyond their current limitations and struggles.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Archy Ivan Marshall
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