Talk To Me
Porcelain Raft Lyrics


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I can show you were Duchamp lives,
somewhere on Jupiter.
I don't know why I'm shivering...
Talk to me...

Your voice can bring back my memory.
Landscapes of madness,
I wonder if you'll ever know.
How it feel to live without a second chance...
if this one doesn't work...
Talk to me...





Talk to me...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Porcelain Raft's song Talk to Me can be interpreted in a number of ways, but at its core, it seems to be about finding connection and meaning in a vast and often confusing world. The opening line, "I can show you where Duchamp lives, somewhere on Jupiter," is a reference to the French artist Marcel Duchamp, who is known for his subversive approach to art and his fascination with the mysteries of the universe. By placing him "somewhere on Jupiter," the singer seems to be suggesting that Duchamp's insights are both profound and inaccessible – much like the truths that the singer is searching for.


The next lines, "I don't know why I'm shivering.../Talk to me..." suggest that the singer is feeling a sense of unease or fear, and is looking for comfort or guidance from someone else. As the song progresses, the singer suggests that this comfort might come in the form of conversation, as they plead with the listener to "talk to me." The final lines, "Your voice can bring back my memory./Landscapes of madness,/I wonder if you'll ever know./How it feels to live without a second chance.../if this one doesn't work..." suggest that the singer is looking for someone to help them remember something important, and that they are painfully aware of the fragility of life and the potential for loss.


Overall, Talk to Me is a beautiful and poignant song that speaks to the universal human desire for connection and understanding. Through its powerful lyrics and dreamy, atmospheric soundscapes, it invites listeners to explore the mysteries of the universe and the depths of their own hearts and minds.


Line by Line Meaning

I can show you where Duchamp lives, somewhere on Jupiter.
I have knowledge beyond the ordinary; I can share with you an abstract artistic concept like where Marcel Duchamp might exist, even if it's on a distant planet like Jupiter.


I don't know why I'm shivering...
I am apprehensive about something that I cannot exactly pinpoint or articulate my feelings towards it.


Talk to me...
Open up and converse with me about your thoughts and feelings, so I can try to understand them and maybe offer help or solace.


Your voice can bring back my memory.
The sound of your voice can remind me of past events or experiences, good or bad; memory is often tied to sound and sensations, and your voice triggers those neural connections for me.


Landscapes of madness,
The world can be chaotic and bewildering at times, with no clear sense of order or logic; it can feel like navigating through a surreal or insane landscape.


I wonder if you'll ever know.
I have doubts about whether or not you can truly comprehend or empathize with my perspective or experiences.


How it feels to live without a second chance... if this one doesn't work...
I am afraid of failure and the consequences it brings; I worry that if I don't succeed on the first try, I won't have another opportunity to try again.


Talk to me...
Reiterating the desire for connection and communication, asking for someone to reach out and engage in conversation.




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@ginvoor

The collector está extremamente delicioso no segundo filme ainda, com essa música no início. Uma beleza.

@Red-bt9fh

Interesting

@samatar888

Top ten track of all time. Very special.

@phillipfalcon5864

Not even near the top 100

@justinthrift2972

the collection brought me here.

@ghostboyofficial6759

Justin Thrift same

@jurgenahbelieveus1640

Justin Thrift same looool

@endureandsurvive

Same.....now I enjoy his other music as well

@brucemccauley6099

Same here

@GstrydsS

Me too

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