Taraka Larson and Nimai Larson, joined with Michael Collins in the summer of 2007. They left the Hare Krishna farm where they were staying to go to art school and form a creative nucleus in
Boston. There, their engaging and often unpredictable ritualistic live shows attracted a rapid cult following, replete with collective chants, werewolf summonings, Sanskrit invocations, and the distribution of various handmade percussion to members of the audience.
In a short time, the trio was picked up by British-based label, Cosmos Recordings who released their first collection of lo-fi bedroom recordings as Threshold Dances and flew them out to the UK to tour and record the cinematically orchestrated Zetland. At this time, Taraka also began working for the controversial visionary artist Paul Laffoley and began composing Architecture of Utopia inspired by his paintings, an album that explores mapping utopic space via the mandalic architecture of the vinyl record. In spring 2009 the group departed from Boston and went on a series of extensive tours across the US and Europe, culminating in a tragic car robbery in which all their equipment got stolen. Thanks to an overwhelming outpouring from friends, family, and fans, the group was catapulted to rebuild and reinvent themselves from the ground up to make a unique new sound surcharged with a renewed sense of awe, gratitude, and urgency. The trio moved to Brooklyn, and with their new instruments wrote and recorded Shadow Temple, produced with the help of Dave (Avey Tare) and Josh (Deakin) of Animal Collective for release on Paw Tracks in September 2010.
The trio split in 2019.
Bahia
Prince Rama Lyrics
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Got no one to call home
Got no where to stop
Got no place to go
Bahia
Leave your name behind
Youβ²re a stranger now
There's no danger now
Bahia
Whatchoo got in your hands?
- Got nothing to show
Is that red some blood?
- Got nothing to know
Bahia
If you want to fall in love
If you want to fall in love
Oh, if you want to fall in love
You must know
Give it up
The song "Bahia" by Prince Rama encompasses the theme of loneliness and feeling lost in the world. The opening lines start with a person who has no one to call and nowhere to call home. This could mean that the person is isolated and disconnected from society, and they do not have anyone to rely on or confide in. The lyrics "Got no place to go" further highlights the person's feeling of being lost in the world, with no apparent direction or purpose.
The refrain "Bahia" is a reference to a state of Brazil with a rich cultural heritage. In this case, it serves as a metaphor for finding oneself and discovering one's place in the world. The next set of lyrics speaks to the idea of letting go of the past and embracing change. The line "Leave your name behind/You're a stranger now" suggests that the person is starting fresh and leaving their old identity behind. The following line "Jump into the fire/There's no danger now" is a call to action, and the person is encouraged to take risks and push through their fears.
The third set of lyrics "Whatchoo got in your hands?/Got nothing to show" speaks to the insecurity and self-doubt that comes with feeling lost and unsure of yourself. The line "Is that red some blood?/Got nothing to know" suggests that the person is so disconnected that they don't even know their own body. The refrain "Bahia" serves as a reminder to the person to keep searching and exploring until they find their place in the world. Finally, the song ends with the message that if the person wants to fall in love, they must give up their fear and insecurities.
Line by Line Meaning
Got no one to call
I have no one to contact or communicate with.
Got no one to call home
I have no family or loved ones waiting for me at home.
Got no where to stop
I have no destination or place to take a break in my journey.
Got no place to go
I am aimlessly wandering without any direction or purpose.
Leave your name behind
Forget who you were or what you were called before and embrace a new identity.
You're a stranger now
You are no longer the person you once were and are disconnected from your past.
Jump into the fire
Take a risk and embrace the unknown, despite your fears.
There's no danger now
There is no more risk or harm that can befall you once you take that leap.
Whatchoo got in your hands?
What are you currently holding or possessing?
Got nothing to show
I have nothing to display or present as evidence of my worth or accomplishments.
Is that red some blood?
Is that red substance you have on your hands the result of violence or injury?
Got nothing to know
I am ignorant or unaware of what that red substance signifies or represents.
If you want to fall in love
If you desire to experience romantic love in your life.
You must know
You need to be aware of the risks and challenges that come with falling in love.
Give it up
You need to surrender or sacrifice some of yourself in order to pursue love.
Writer(s): Alexander Epton, Taraka Larson, Ryan Sciaino, Nimai Larson
Contributed by Caden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Juan V
people who don't like them have obviously never seen them live. so much love for these sisters β‘
salsadevil
DUDe you have it, I saw them in the Norwich arts center (UK) and we were up on the stage with the Rama!
Hansu
I can't get over the fact that I only found this group this year, 2023! Thanks to Spotify... this is the best find after Grimes in 2012!
They are genius, why did they stop, too bad.
M
Ahhh itβs so good to revisit Prince Rama. Love them. So creative.
Daniel Reed
It's like an 80's flashback..... In a good way!π
Poly Industrial
Oh my god. I listened to this track for a long timd now, and just discovered this music video. This is beyond fantastic, this music video looks pleasant fun and very catchy! Dear god I'm glad I discovered it
MissC2006
This is too cool. Canβt believe I discovered these legends on a Lifetime Network movie. π€
Heather Tobin
I love them!
Detalji
This is so good!!! Gotta see them live!
A R
I discovered this song about 3 years ago while studying in Japan. This song really resonated with me. Feeling out of place, nowhere to go, no one to call. Just alone. On top of that I liked the sort of 80's aestethic.
Fast forward I made incredible friends and met my husband. We just had a son and I still love listening to this song. Bringing back so many memories, making it apparent how much things changed/I've grown.
Anyway, thanks! This song is incredible.