Pure
Mirah and Ginger Takahashi Lyrics
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Laugh till we cry
Hypnotize, hypnotize, hypnotize
Laugh till we cry
Safely dodging lover's lasso
Give in, give in, give in
Matter how they try and pass you
Matter how you try and figure
Give in, give in, give in
Everyday it just gets bigger
Give in, give in, give in
Give in, give in, give in, give in
Give in, give in, give in, give in
Give in, give in, give in, give in
Give in, give in, give in
Invisible star sing me to sleep
Telling secrets, sing me to sleep
Sing me to sleep
Invisible star sing me to sleep
Telling secrets, sing me to sleep
Sing me to sleep
And i've stopped drinking
And smoking
And eating
And breathing
So i should be pure, i know
I should be pure
Pure
Pure
Pure
The lyrics to Mirah and Ginger Takahashi's song "Pure" convey a sense of being entranced or hypnotized by something or someone. The repetition of the phrase "Hypnotize, hypnotize, hypnotize" suggests a state of being captivated and unable to resist. The subsequent line "Laugh till we cry" further emphasizes the intensity of this experience. It could refer to a situation where the singer finds something so amusing or joyful that it brings them to tears.
The following verses delve into the theme of surrendering or giving in. The lines "Safely dodging lover's lasso" and "Matter how they try and pass you" allude to the idea of avoiding attempts to control or manipulate, while ultimately giving in to a force or power. This could be interpreted as a surrender to love or passion, acknowledging that resistance is futile.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Give in" multiple times, emphasizing the idea of yielding or surrendering. The repetition reinforces the sense of being overwhelmed by something bigger or greater than oneself, as the lyrics indicate that every day it just gets bigger. This could imply that the allure or power of the situation intensifies with time.
The second half of the song takes a different direction, shifting to the theme of purity. The lines "And I've stopped drinking, and smoking, and eating, and breathing" suggest a renunciation of physical pleasures and indulgences in an attempt to attain purity. However, the repetition of the word "pure" at the end of the song raises a question mark, hinting at the contrast between the desire for purity and the reality of human experiences and desires.
Overall, "Pure" explores the themes of fascination, surrender, and the pursuit of purity in a thought-provoking and enigmatic manner.
Line by Line Meaning
Hypnotize, hypnotize, hypnotize
Mesmerize, mesmerize, mesmerize
Laugh till we cry
Find amusement till we weep
Safely dodging lover's lasso
Skillfully avoiding the traps set by our lovers
Give in, give in, give in
Yield, yield, yield
Matter how they try and pass you
Regardless of their attempts to surpass you
Matter how you try and figure
No matter how hard you strive to understand
Everyday it just gets bigger
Every day it simply grows larger
Give in, give in, give in
Yield, yield, yield
Give in, give in, give in, give in
Yield, yield, yield, yield
Give in, give in, give in
Yield, yield, yield
Give in, give in, give in, give in
Yield, yield, yield, yield
Invisible star sing me to sleep
Unseen celestial body, serenade me into slumber
Telling secrets, sing me to sleep
Revealing hidden truths, lull me into sleep
Sing me to sleep
Vocally escort me into tranquil rest
And i've stopped drinking
And I have ceased consuming alcoholic beverages
And smoking
And partaking in the act of smoking
And eating
And ingesting sustenance
And breathing
And inhaling and exhaling
So i should be pure, i know
Therefore, I ought to be immaculate, I am aware
I should be pure
I ought to be untainted
Pure
Unblemished
Pure
Unblemished
Pure
Unblemished
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Franck Quintin, Julien Rufie, Mathieu Nogues, Mickael Andre, Yann Servanin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@phideas
Hypnotic and enchanting. It'll always remind me of the hiking/camping trips I made with my ex-wife. It feels like a world away now. Beautiful song.
@citypancake
This song is actually by Mirah's younger sister... I think her name is Emily. I saw Mirah perform at Barnard College years ago, and her sister was the warm-up and sang this song. It was beautiful :)