Joy Luck Club
Massive Attack Lyrics
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It's here (i don't see [god/you/y'all/all]?)
Its here it's here (follow)
It's here (follow)
Holy here-ahhaah (i don't see all)
Holy healer
Keep up, keep up keeper, keep up keeper, keeper
Keep up, keep up keeper, keep up keeper, keeper
It's here, it's here
(i don't see all)
Holy healer
Keep up, keep up keeper, keep up keeper, keeper
Holy healer
Keep up, keep up keeper, keep up keeper, key ohhhh
You still carry here
You still carry here
Kelilah
Kella keira
Fallin in love, follow above
You still carry here
You still care here
Kelilah
The lyrics of the song Joy Luck Club by Massive Attack are enigmatic and open to interpretation. The repeating phrases "It's here" and "Holy healer" are layered over a haunting soundscape that creates a sense of mystery and spiritual awakening. The song seems to be about the arrival of a divine force or spiritual experience that the vocalist can feel but not quite see. The use of the phrase "Holy healer" suggests that this force brings healing and restoration.
The lyrics also mention the name "Kelilah," which could be a reference to a person or a symbolic representation of something else entirely. The repetition of the phrase "keep up, keep up keeper" could be a call to action or a reminder to stay alert and present during this transformative experience. The song seems to build to a climax, with the vocalist urging others to "fall in love" and follow the divine force above.
Overall, the lyrics of Joy Luck Club are enigmatic but evoke a sense of mystery and spiritual awakening. The repetition of certain phrases and the use of layered vocals create a sense of urgency and transcendence.
Line by Line Meaning
It's here, it's here
There's something important or significant in the present moment
It's here (i don't see [god/you/y'all/all]?), Its here it's here (follow), It's here (follow)
The singer is questioning the existence of a higher power or being, but believes that following something will lead to the important thing
Holy here-ahhaah (i don't see all), Holy healer, Keep up, keep up keeper, keep up keeper, keeper, Holy healer, Keep up, keep up keeper, keep up keeper, keeper
The singer is acknowledging something divine and important and encouraging others to keep moving forward
You still carry here, You still carry here, Kelilah, Kella keira
Someone or something still holds significance and is being remembered
Fallin in love, follow above, You still carry here, You still care here, Kelilah
Even when falling in love or following something, the person or thing being remembered is still significant
Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.