In the summer of 2015, the band was offered a residency in the cavernous disused cinema of an Italian surrealist, situated within the cliffs of Calabria. Scraping together a van and driving non-stop to Italy, the band worked on new material in beguiling forty degree heat, developing further their expansive sound. It was also in Italy that they settled on the name PUMAROSA: in part reflecting Isabel’s Chilean roots, but also the lurid-looking jungle fruit of the same name.
In September 2015 Pumarosa released debut single “Priestess’, produced by Mercury-nominated Dan Carey (Kate Tempest, Bat For Lashes, Toy) via Chess Club / Mom + Pop (US). Zane Lowe on Beats 1 had the world’s first play and within three days Preiestress was the second most blogged about song worldwide.
Dragonfly
Pumarosa Lyrics
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My second skin now it won't go away
It weighs me down though
Maybe this could be the right time
To shake it loose like a dragonfly
Slide out of mine
If you do too
The more you have to lose
Slide out of your skin
And let me in
I'm a dragonfly for you
At the pictures the other day
Watch the credits roll
Tears in your eyes
Oh baby, it's just colour and light
If you could read some of my mind
Would you stay until the last line
Then we could scream our souls into the dark night
Would you open up entire
Like a dragonfly
Slide out of your skin
And let me in
I'm a dragonfly for you
Slide out of your skin
And let me in, let me in
We could be dragonflies, me and you
In Pumarosa's song "Dragonfly," the lyrics suggest a struggle with the weight of everyday life and the desire to shed the burden of one's difficult circumstances. The use of the imagery of wearing "armour" as a "second skin" highlights the idea of feeling trapped and weighed down by one's emotions, experiences, or expectations. The singer suggests that perhaps it is time to "shake it loose like a dragonfly" and slide out of their skin as a means of breaking free. The dragonfly symbolizes transformation and the ability to adapt to change, representing a sense of hope for the possibility of a new beginning.
The chorus of the song, "Slide out of your skin and let me in, I'm a dragonfly for you," highlights the theme of vulnerability and the desire to connect with others on a deeper level. The singer is willing to shed their own skin and be vulnerable in order to connect with another person. The dragonfly imagery suggests that this connection is transformative and can lead to growth and change.
Line by Line Meaning
I wear armour to face the day
I put up a facade to deal with everyday life
My second skin now it won't go away
It's become a part of me and I can't escape it
It weighs me down though
It's a burden that is difficult to carry
Maybe this could be the right time
Perhaps now is the time to break free
To shake it loose like a dragonfly
To shed this facade and be free like a dragonfly
Slide out of mine
To break free from my own constraints
If you do too
If you also want to break free from your own constraints
The more you give
The more vulnerable you become
The more you have to lose
Because you have more invested in the situation
Slide out of your skin
To break free from your own facade
And let me in
Open up to me
I'm a dragonfly for you
I am here to help you shed your constraints
At the pictures the other day
The other day we were at the cinema
Watch the credits roll
We stayed until the end of the movie
Tears in your eyes
You were emotional
Oh baby, it's just colour and light
It's just a movie and not worth getting too emotional about
If you could read some of my mind
If you could understand my thoughts and feelings
Would you stay until the last line
Would you stay with me until the very end
Then we could scream our souls into the dark night
We could express our emotions deeply
Would you open up entire
Would you be completely open with me
And let me in, let me in
And allow me to help you break free
We could be dragonflies, me and you
We could both be free and open, like dragonflies
Contributed by Elena T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Guadalupe Hernandez
I wear armour to face the day
My second skin now it won't go away
It weighs me down though
Maybe this could be the right time
To shake it loose like a dragonfly
Slide out of mine
If you do too
[Pre-Chorus]
The more you give
The more you have to lose
[Chorus]
Slide out of your skin
And let me in
I'm a dragonfly for you
[Verse 2]
At the pictures the other day
Watch the credits roll
Tears in your eyes
Oh baby, it's just colour and light
If you could read some of my mind
Would you stay until the last line
Then we could scream our souls into the dark night
[Pre-Chorus]
Would you open up entire
Like a dragonfly
[Chorus]
Slide out of your skin
And let me in
I'm a dragonfly for you
Slide out of your skin
And let me in, let me in
We could be dragonflies, me and you
Spoz
I saw pumarosa all on their own on a cold night outdoors and it was the most magical live performance I've ever experienced.
Phillip C
Hopefully another album out soon. I’m in Tennessee in the US and this is like my favorite band. I’m addicted
antonio Roldán
A really wonderful song.
libertyjewel
loving this band. what a memorable voice!
Stephanix
Saw Pumarosa at Depeche mode in Amsterdam: Impressive live perfomance! I love the way the lead singer bangs her guitar with a drumstickcreating an epic sound.
el_ rocanlover
Another amazing video... really excited for your forthcoming debut album. All the best guys!
David Stevenson
Pumarosa were THE sound of 2016 for me. So looking forward to the album!
Guadalupe Hernandez
I wear armour to face the day
My second skin now it won't go away
It weighs me down though
Maybe this could be the right time
To shake it loose like a dragonfly
Slide out of mine
If you do too
[Pre-Chorus]
The more you give
The more you have to lose
[Chorus]
Slide out of your skin
And let me in
I'm a dragonfly for you
[Verse 2]
At the pictures the other day
Watch the credits roll
Tears in your eyes
Oh baby, it's just colour and light
If you could read some of my mind
Would you stay until the last line
Then we could scream our souls into the dark night
[Pre-Chorus]
Would you open up entire
Like a dragonfly
[Chorus]
Slide out of your skin
And let me in
I'm a dragonfly for you
Slide out of your skin
And let me in, let me in
We could be dragonflies, me and you
alexander thegreatest
great voice! ❤️
Stefarooh
Stunning....loving the album. Have it on replay in the car