After an extended hiatus from recording, 2006's Choreography (2006), demonstrated a remarkable growth in her songwriting and performance. Her latest album, Interplanetary Traveler, was released in Jaunary 2010.
Hoffman has also participated in a number of other musical projects from time to time.
The Ashram Song
Lauren Hoffman Lyrics
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That I might be healed
Bring your light up close to me
So that I might see
om shanti om shanti om shanti om
om shanti om shanti om shanti om
Won't you come to my room
I'll make sacrifices dear
Get me in with God
om shanti om shanti om shanti om
om shanti om shanti om shanti om
Preacher, prophet, deliver me
I'm a sinful girl
Can I buy back my chastity
With these rubies and pearls?
om shanti om shanti om shanti om
om shanti om shanti om shanti om
The Ashram Song by Lauren Hoffman depicts a character who is seeking redemption, salvation, and spiritual awakening. The song begins with the character, who is named Swami g, asking him to lay his hands on her and heal her. She wants to see the light that he possesses and enlighten herself. The repetition of "Om shanti" indicates the desire for peace and tranquility that she hopes to attain through her spiritual journey.
As the song progresses, the character appears to be desperate for salvation since she refers to herself as a "sinful girl" in need of deliverance. She then seeks the help of the preacher or the prophet to cleanse her soul. She offers her rubies and pearls as a sign of the material possessions she is willing to give up to gain internal purity.
The Ashram Song is a brilliant commentary on the human quest for spiritual healing and truth. The song critiques the spiritual industry and highlights the desperation of people who seek redemption outside themselves. The hope for freedom from guilt and condemnation is expressed in the repetition of "Om shanti," which represents the ultimate goal of a peaceful existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Swami g lay your hands on me,
Lauren is requesting Swami G to put his hands on her for spiritual healing.
That I might be healed,
Lauren is hoping to be spiritually healed by Swami G's touch.
Bring your light up close to me,
Lauren wants Swami G to bring his spiritual light closer to her for better clarity and understanding.
So that I might see.
Lauren wants to gain insight and wisdom from Swami G's teachings.
Om shanti om shanti om shanti om,
A Hindu mantra for peace and tranquility.
Swami g I'm your devotee,
Lauren is expressing her devotion to Swami G and his teachings.
Won't you come to my room,
Lauren is inviting Swami G to her personal space for further guidance.
I'll make sacrifices dear,
Lauren is willing to make sacrifices to further her spiritual growth under Swami G's tutelage.
Get me in with god.
Lauren wants Swami G to help her connect with the divine.
Preacher, prophet deliver me,
Lauren is seeking religious figures for salvation and guidance.
I'm a sinful girl,
Lauren acknowledges her past transgressions.
Can I buy back my chastity,
Lauren is asking if she can redeem herself for her past sins, possibly with monetary offerings.
With these rubies and pearls.
Lauren is willing to offer her worldly possessions as a form of atonement.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lauren Amrit Hoffman
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MeDaPerson
Found her demo CD back in the 90's in an skipped apartment. Good Lord, this still gets me. She's amazing!
Devatheth Engels
Om Shanti Om Shanti Om Shanti Om, Om Shanti Om Shanti Om Shanti Om. Preacher, prophet deliver me, I'm a sinful girl, Can I buy back my chastity, With these rubies and pearls. Om Shanti Om Shanti Om Shanti Om, Om Shanti Om Shanti Om Shanti Om. Om Shanti Om Shanti Om Shanti Om, Om Shanti Om Shanti Om Shanti Om.