Since 17-year-old Sydneysider Lupa J (neé Imogen Jones) made the transition… Read Full Bio ↴Since 17-year-old Sydneysider Lupa J (neé Imogen Jones) made the transition from classically trained violinist to contemporary electronic producer & songwriter at the age of 15; the development of her unique, alluring style of blending synthesised instrumentation with violin has captured the attention of taste-making music media the world over, including Australia’s triple j radio who named her a finalist in last year’s national Unearthed High competition.

“Forget the age, anyone making music at this level in any stage of their career is worth taking notice.” - DIY Magazine

Now completing her final year of school at Sydney’s selective Conservatorium High (past alumni includes The Presets and some of Australia's most acclaimed classical talents) Lupa J has delivered ‘Quiet Here’, a beguiling slice of left-of-centre pop that serves to further demonstrate her prowess at fusing organic instrumentation with tasteful electronic production, not to speak of her enchanting vocal ability and lyrical flair that suggests soulfulness well beyond her years.

Numb
Lupa J Lyrics

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Look into yourself
What do you not know?
Hold your hand tight
Don't let go

Don't let, don't let go
Don't let, don't let go
Don't let, don't let go

Don't let, don't let go

Look into yourself
What do you not know?
Hold your hand tight
Don't let go

(I can only see the silence,
I can only see the empty space)

What can't you see?
What's holding you still?
What can't you see?
What's holding you still?
What's holding you still?

Sear your hand in the fire,
Do you feel the pain?
Your blood burning hot,
A bruised black stain
Or is it all just NUMB?
Is it all just NUMB?
Is it all just NUMB?

All just NUMB?
All just NUMB?

Overall Meaning

The first verse in Lupa J's song "Numb" urges the listener to take a deeper look into themselves and question what they may not know about themselves. It encourages one to hold onto themselves tightly and not let go. The repetition of the phrase "Don't let, don't let go" emphasizes the importance of not losing oneself in the struggle to understand oneself. Additionally, the repetition of the second verse emphasizes the importance of introspection and the need to hold onto oneself tightly.

The bridge changes the tone slightly, as the singer speaks about the limitations of what she can see. The line "I can only see the silence, I can only see the empty space" suggests that there may be aspects of oneself that cannot be seen or understood. This sets up the final verse which asks the question, "What's holding you still?" and repeats this line twice. It questions what is preventing the listener from understanding themselves, and if they are truly aware of themselves or if they are simply numb to the world around them. The final repetition of "All just NUMB?" suggests that the inability to understand oneself may lead to a sense of numbness or disconnection from the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Look into yourself
Examine yourself introspectively

What do you not know?
What is it that you lack knowledge of?

Hold your hand tight
Grip your hand firmly

Don't let go
Do not release your grip

Don't let, don't let go
Do not loosen your hold

Don't let, don't let go
Do not relinquish your grasp

Don't let, don't let go
Keep your hold fast

Don't let, don't let go
Maintain your strong grip

Look into yourself
Peer into your own being

What do you not know?
What information do you lack within?

Hold your hand tight
Clasp your own hand firmly