Influences include Broken Social Scene, The Postal Service, Muse, and Say Hi
Boom Clap
New Artica Lyrics
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BOOM clap clap BOOM clap
Listen to the beats of the people on the streets
BOOM clap clap BOOM clap
We make it to the park and the clouds are getting dark
BOOM clap clap BOOM clap
We sit under a tree and listen to the leaves
BOOM clap clap BOOM clap
I make you laugh, you make me sigh
But the whole time i wonder why
I'm not a nice girl, I'm not the sweet kind
But it's nice to be with a sweet guy
You're such a neat guy
I could make you happy if you were with me
I want to kiss you
I want to see you, I hate it when I miss you
We finally make it home and we are all alone
BOOM clap clap BOOM clap
I want to watch a movie something to fall alseep to
BOOM clap clap BOOM clap
We're sleeping on a twin bed with a comfy bed spread
BOOM clap clap BOOM clap
I kiss you while we're sleeping, please don't think I'm creepy
BOOM clap clap BOOM clap
I make you laugh, you make me sigh
But the whole time i wonder why
I'm not a nice girl, I'm not the sweet kind
But it's nice to be with a sweet guy
You're such a neat guy
I could make you happy if you were with me
I want to kiss you
I want to see you, I hate it when I miss you
You aren't really funny, but still really lovely
I cut your hair once, I'm really quite sorry
That it turned out kind of funny
But I still really like you.
BOOM clap clap BOOM clap
BOOM clap clap BOOM clap
BOOM clap clap BOOM clap
BOOM clap clap BOOM clap
The lyrics of New Artica's song "Boom Clap" follow the story of two individuals driving to the park, listening to the sounds of the city, and ending up sharing a bed together. The singer reflects on her feelings towards the guy as she makes him laugh and admires his sweetness, despite acknowledging that she is not a "nice girl" or "sweet kind." She admits to wanting to kiss him and feeling unhappy when she misses him.
The chorus of "BOOM clap clap BOOM clap" seems to serve as a rhythmic heartbeat, intensifying the emotional connection between the two individuals. It could also represent the constant beat of the city and the feeling of being alive and present in the moment.
The song's overall theme seems to focus on the raw, authentic emotions that come with being in a romantic relationship. The singer is honest about her flaws and insecurities, which makes the lyrics relatable to anyone who has felt the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
Sit awkward in my car when I drive us to the park
I feel uneasy when driving you to the park in my car
BOOM clap clap BOOM clap
I can hear the rhythm of the urban streets
Listen to the beats of the people on the streets
I can hear the sounds of the people's footsteps as they walk in the streets
We make it to the park and the clouds are getting dark
We've arrived at the park and the clouds are starting to darken
We sit under a tree and listen to the leaves
We sit under a tree and listen to the rustling of the leaves
I make you laugh, you make me sigh
We share laughter but I feel a bit melancholic as well
But the whole time i wonder why
I constantly question why I feel this way
I'm not a nice girl, I'm not the sweet kind
I don't fit the typical archetype of a nice girl
But it's nice to be with a sweet guy
I like being with a guy who is sweet
You're such a neat guy
I think you're a really great guy
I could make you happy if you were with me
I believe I could bring happiness to your life if we were together
I want to kiss you
I desire to kiss you
I want to see you, I hate it when I miss you
I want to spend time with you and dislike when I can't be around you
We finally make it home and we are all alone
We've returned home and are alone together
I want to watch a movie something to fall alseep to
I want to watch a movie to relax and eventually fall asleep
We're sleeping on a twin bed with a comfy bed spread
We're sleeping on a small bed with a comfortable blanket
I kiss you while we're sleeping, please don't think I'm creepy
I kiss you while you're asleep, but I hope you don't find it strange
You aren't really funny, but still really lovely
You're not particularly funny, but I still find you charming
I cut your hair once, I'm really quite sorry
I once cut your hair, and I feel regretful for ruining it
That it turned out kind of funny
Your hair didn't turn out as planned and looked a bit odd
But I still really like you.
But I still have strong feelings for you
BOOM clap clap BOOM clap
The rhythmic beats continue
BOOM clap clap BOOM clap
The beats persist
BOOM clap clap BOOM clap
The sounds continue in a consistent pattern
BOOM clap clap BOOM clap
The beats resonate within me
Contributed by Audrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.