Live sho… Read Full Bio ↴Porcelain Raft is Mauro Remiddi recording and performing live.
Live shows will be solo performances with electronics, keyboard, voice, guitars, loops and sampler.
Backwords
Porcelain Raft Lyrics
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That was the last thing to do
Tap dancing on the top-roof, hanging pictures on the wall
I’ve got something here for you
Maybe I’ve never mentioned to you, it wasn’t hard to run away from home
That’s at least what I’ve shown to you
With someone who cares over you
And I’m glad you wanted to make it clear
You didn’t mean to hurt anyone I’m sure
No you didn’t mean to hurt anyone I’m sure
Calling everybody that I loved the most
Telling secrets no one had to know
It wasn’t me that stole some from you
I read the news about someone that could only talk backwords
Strange enough I thought about you
The song "Backwords" by Porcelain Raft is a hauntingly beautiful track that seems to deal with the complexities of addressing past mistakes and searching for forgiveness. The opening lines suggest that one is struggling to communicate effectively, perhaps because they fear hurting others or acknowledging their own shortcomings. The singer is depicted as tap dancing on the roof and hanging pictures, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for constructing a façade or putting on a show. They then imply that they have run away from home before, which may have contributed to their current difficulties in expressing themselves.
The middle section of the song references a loved one who is in a hotel room, playing cards with someone who cares about them. The singer seems to be expressing a sense of relief that this person is happy and cared for, even as they struggle with their own emotional turmoil. The refrain "No you didn't mean to hurt anyone I'm sure" is repeated several times, perhaps indicating a desire to believe that others' actions are not intended to cause harm.
The final verse is the most mysterious, describing the singer calling loved ones and sharing secrets, followed by the news of someone who could only speak in reverse. It's unclear how these threads connect, but they suggest a sense of disorientation and confusion. The song seems to be grappling with the difficulties of processing the past and finding a way forward, even as the world appears upside down.
Line by Line Meaning
Before you choose the right words, before you even start to explain
Before attempting to communicate, carefully consider the words you will use to express yourself
That was the last thing to do
Choosing poorly could have dire consequences
Tap dancing on the top-roof, hanging pictures on the wall
Taking unconventional actions and sprucing up one's surroundings can provide comfort and distraction in difficult times
I've got something here for you
The artist has something to offer or share with the listener
Maybe I’ve never mentioned to you, it wasn’t hard to run away from home
The artist has a history of leaving home and keeping secrets from the listener
That’s at least what I’ve shown to you
The singer has hidden their true feelings and experiences from the listener
I hope you are in a nice hotel, playing cards in your room
The singer wishes the listener well and imagines them in a pleasant situation
With someone who cares over you
The artist hopes the listener has found support and companionship
And I’m glad you wanted to make it clear
The artist appreciates the listener's efforts to communicate openly
You didn’t mean to hurt anyone I’m sure
The artist believes the listener did not intentionally cause harm
Calling everybody that I loved the most
The singer reached out to their closest relationships for support and comfort
Telling secrets no one had to know
The artist confided in others about private matters
It wasn’t me that stole some from you
The singer denies any wrongdoing or theft from the listener
I read the news about someone that could only talk backwords
The singer read about an unusual condition that reminded them of the listener
Strange enough I thought about you
The singer had a somewhat unexpected connection to the news story about talking backwards
Contributed by Julia P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@oceanographerradio5256
Before you choose the right words, before you even start to explain
There was the last thing to do
Tap dancing on the top-roof, hanging pictures on the wall
I’ve got something here for you
Maybe I’ve never mentioned to you, it wasn’t hard to run away from home
That’s at least what I’ve shown to you
I hope you are in a nice hotel, playing cards in your room
With someone who cares over you
And I’m glad you wanted to make it clear
You didn’t mean to hurt anyone I’m sure
No you didn’t mean to hurt anyone I’m sure
Calling everybody that I loved the most
Telling secrets no one had to know
It wasn’t me that stole some from you
I read the news about someone that could only talk backwords
Strange enough I thought about you.__♫
@butimar68
Listening to it for the very first time and I instantly fell for it.
@lavenderhoney3630
"You didn't mean to hurt anyone, I'm sure. No, you didn't mean to hurt anyone, I'm sure...."
This one does something to me every time.
How can someone sound like they're so hopeful yet defeated all at once?
Beautiful.
@Droctagon1
omg this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written ...
@leachristinasolce6913
Favorite song ever... <3
@arnoldanimado9292
Why had I never heard this? this is a piece of art! I'm grateful to have found this
@RUBENEZ3700
I agree!
@ern_moldabek
Me too! Thats somethig more than just song! I agree that is ART!
@WavesofMagenta
My favorite of the album by far
@caredudz
L0VE!!!. I wish i could live inside this song.
@selmagoa9911
so in love with them!!!