After making the song, Language, he started to grow tired of the way dance music was back at the time. He started exploring songs in a way he wanted to, ignoring the rules that he used to follow previously set by the norms for EDM. He eventually released the album Worlds with a live show for it with his own vision for it. The album mostly was about the theme of escapism, with every song being a world of its own. Robinson said he wanted everyone to have their own meaning for the songs instead of him giving a definitive meaning or story to every single one of them.
He would later go on to collaborate with his best friend, Madeon, on a song called Shelter which would also later get an animated music video in collaboration with Crunchyroll and A-1 Studios.
For the next few years, he would release music under the alias of Virtual Self, an alias dedicated to making music that would invoke nostalgia reminiscent of the music from early 2000s video games, with live sets to compliment the same feeling. One of the songs under that alias, Ghost Voices, got nominated for the Grammy Award For Best Dance Recording in 2019.
He also hosted his first music festival in 2019, Second Sky (originally named Multiverse) that consisted of artists that he loved. Funds raised by the festival were donated to patients suffering from Burkitt Lymphoma in Malawi by The Robinson Malawi Fund.
In January 2020, Robinson would announce his sophomore album, Nurture. As opposed to Worlds, Nurture would be an album about enjoying the existence that we live in. It was a result of his struggle to create music that he felt satisfied with. The singles released all had vocals by Robinson himself in them, the lyrics talking about the different things he had struggled through the past few years, but also standing there as proof that he made it through all of it.
He also hosted Secret Sky, an online alternative to Second Sky, similar to it but held online through a live-stream and a digital auditorium.
Throughout 2020 and early 2021, 5 singles for Nurture were put out, the song, "Musician" also got an animated music video for it. In January 2021, after experiencing delays due to COVID-19 and due to Robinson wanting to perfect the album, it was announced the 14-song album would be released on April 23rd that year. A deluxe edition in Japan with an extra song in collaboration with Wednesday Campanella was also announced later.
In April 2021, Robinson announced the second secret sky festival with an almost entirely different lineup from last time, taking place on the 24th, right after Nurture would be released. An unexpected final single was released on the 22nd with the album itself being released right after on the 23rd. Secret sky was live-streamed on the 24th along with a VR-based experience available for it. The stream ended with Robinson premiering the Nurture live show, ending with the announcement of another Second Sky festival being held in fall 2021.
Blossom
Porter Robinson Lyrics
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I'm well-wishing for a life, I picture you happy, oh
In the weeds, we walked, your hand running through the moss
I was so lost in thought, but you were there living
You've taken me with you
Can I slow the days? I wish that I'll find the faith
I'll die and I'll save your place and you'll never suffer
Oh, it's not alright, that one day we're all out of time
I'll write you another life, I'm sorry for crying
It's just that I love you
"One day" can't be far enough
I had lost my sight
So you sang to me the beauty you'd been seeing
If I can't stop time
I'll build a world where God cannot take us
There's no need to think of time
But then, you said, "Don't think of the time that's left
You're spending it in your head, I just want you laughing"
I'm sorry for crying, I just want you happy
So at last, goodbye
I'll be happy just to have known you
And we wished each other well
In "Blossom," Porter Robinson sings about the desire to live a happy life with a loved one. He imagines a world where time stands still and they can live in perpetual happiness. At the beginning of the song, Robinson explains how he does not need to try with his eyes closed. He wants to picture his loved one happy, and as they walk through the weeds, he is lost in thought but happy to have his companion by his side.
As the song unfolds, Robinson becomes more and more emotional. He wishes that he could slow down time and find faith so that he and his loved one could stay together forever. He talks about dying and saving their place so that they can never suffer. Robinson sings about how it's not alright that one day we will all run out of time, but he will write another life for his loved one. The song is a sad reminder that life is fleeting, and we should cherish those we love while we have them.
Robinson admits that he has been crying throughout the song because he loves his partner so much. He wants to build a world where they can be together forever without the interference of God or time. However, his partner tells him not to think of the time that's left and just enjoy the moment. In the end, Robinson and his partner say goodbye, wishing each other well.
Overall, "Blossom" is a bittersweet song that reminds us to take the time to appreciate the people we love before it's too late. It highlights the importance of cherishing the memories we make, even if they don't last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
I close my eyes, for once I don't have to try
I'm at peace and feel natural instead of forcing myself to be someone I'm not.
I'm well-wishing for a life, I picture you happy, oh
I hope you live a fulfilling and fulfilling life.
In the weeds, we walked, your hand running through the moss
We went through a tough time, but you were there to make it bearable.
I was so lost in thought, but you were there living
You helped me focus on the present moment.
You've taken me with you
You've had a profound impact on my life.
Can I slow the days? I wish that I'll find the faith
I want to savor every moment and have the courage to face whatever comes next.
I'll die and I'll save your place and you'll never suffer
I'll bear any burden so you can live without pain or hardship.
We'll stay together
We'll remain united no matter the hardships that come our way.
Oh, it's not alright, that one day we're all out of time
It's heartbreaking to think that we'll all eventually run out of time.
I'll write you another life, I'm sorry for crying
I wish I could rewrite the script to ensure you have the best life possible.
It's just that I love you
My intense feelings for you are overwhelming.
"One day" can't be far enough
The thought of losing you is too much to bear, even if it's a long time from now.
I had lost my sight
I was lost and didn't know where to turn.
So you sang to me the beauty you'd been seeing
You shared with me the things you found beautiful in life, reminding me that there is still wonder in the world.
If I can't stop time
I can't control or stop the passage of time.
I'll build a world where God cannot take us
I'll create a place where we can be together forever, beyond the reach of death.
There's no need to think of time
We'll focus on enjoying every moment together instead of worrying about the future.
But then, you said, "Don't think of the time that's left
You reminded me to live in the moment instead of fretting about the future.
You're spending it in your head, I just want you laughing"
You want me to enjoy the time we have together and not get lost in my own thoughts and worries.
I'm sorry for crying, I just want you happy
I apologize for getting emotional, but all I want is for you to be happy.
So at last, goodbye
It's time to say goodbye.
I'll be happy just to have known you
Even though we're parting, I'm grateful to have had you in my life.
And we wished each other well
We expressed our mutual hope for each other's happiness in the future.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Porter Robinson
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@cosmicatt
The way you switched into your natural voice to say “it’s just that I love you” broke me
@xxnayakaxx
so lovely
@TheZigglez
every. single. time. I'm fighting back tears the whole song and then when he switches to his natural voice I start bawling.
@okaypolastri
@@TheZigglez SAMEE
The whole time I was like "nope, nope don't cry." And then he did that and i couldn't hold it in anymore
@joey_yangyin
I cried, when I thought I would 😅😅😭
@marilynn3696
I KNOW RIGHT ITS SO SWEET AND SOFT IT MAKES ME MELT
@besteyesilkaya4536
Since Porter wrote this in dedication to his girlfriend Rika... I wondered why he named the song "blossom" specifically. Turns out "Rika" means "pear blossom" in Japanese. God, this makes me love it even more. The first few seconds that I heard this song I KNEW this was something special. Something only someone so deeply in love can create. Hats off, Porter.
@jessicagreenfield6584
Omg thats so beautiful😭😭😭❤❤
@hafidzwibowo
man stop making me cry 😭
@lLl-fl7rv
Porter, the man.