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.
Honey
Pumarosa Lyrics
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Oh, he gave us honey
God gave us honey
Oh you stupid son of a bith
Yea you stupid son of a bith
Oh you stupid son of a bith
As waves of fever
And you tell me stories
Of good and evil
Events come and go
As waves of fever
And you tell me stories
I want to believe in
Into the wasteland we blindly stray
Wake up your sleeping family
Into the wasteland we blindly stray
Stock inside this dance forever
Walk in circles all together
Stock inside this dance forever
Events come and go
As waves of fever
And you tell me stories
I want to believe in
Events come and go
As waves of fever
And you tell me stories
Of good and evil
Oh we go
Through every open door
Always want more
Always want more, yeah
Oh we go
Through every open door
Always want more
Always want more, and more...
And more, and more...
More... more. more...
The opening lines of Pumarosa's song "Honey" are a reference to the sweetness of life that can be found in simple pleasures. The repetition of "God gave us honey" emphasizes the idea of honey being a gift from a higher power, highlighting the importance and value of appreciating the small things in life. However, the tone of the song quickly shifts as the lyrics transition to a frustrated individual lashing out, using derogatory language towards an unknown person.
The following lyrics discuss the cyclical nature of life, with events coming and going like waves of fever. The singer is being told stories of good and evil, trying to find something to believe in. The line "Into the wasteland we blindly stray" represents a sense of being lost or trapped in a rut, with the sleeping family being a metaphor for the larger community that is also blindly moving forward without questioning their actions.
The final repetition of "always want more" represents the ongoing desire for more experiences, more opportunities, and more excitement in life. Overall, the song touches on themes of finding value in simple pleasures, wanting to break from routine and find something to believe in, and constantly seeking more.
Line by Line Meaning
God gave us honey
Life has its sweet bits just as God gave us honey
Oh you stupid son of a bith
People tend to criticize and call names when things seem wrong
Events come and go
As waves of fever
And you tell me stories
Of good and evil
Life is momentary and volatile, and people relate to it differently depending on their own experiences of good and evil
Into the wasteland we blindly stray
Wake up your sleeping family
Into the wasteland we blindly stray
Life brings challenges and risks, and one must urge their family to wake up and face them
Stock inside this dance forever
Walk in circles all together
Stock inside this dance forever
Life can sometimes feel like being stuck in a perpetual cycle where everyone is moving together but going nowhere overall
Oh we go
Through every open door
Always want more
Always want more, yeah
People always want more out of life and are willing to explore new opportunities when they present themselves
Contributed by Nora J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aleksander Woodman
[Verse 1]
God gave us honey
Oh, he gave us honey
God gave us honey
Oh you stupid son of a bitch
Yeah you stupid son of a bitch
Oh you stupid son of a bitch
[Chours]
Events come and go
As waves of a fever
And you tell me stories
Of good and evil
Events come and go
As waves of a fever
And you tell me stories
I want to believe in
[Verse 2]
Into the wasteland we blindly stray
Wake up your sleeping family
Into the wasteland we blindly stray
Stuck inside this dance forever
Walk in circles all together
Stuck inside this dance forever
[Chours]
Events come and go
As waves of a fever
And you tell me stories
I want to believe in
Events come and go
As waves of a fever
And you tell me stories
Of good and evil
[Outro]
Oh, we go
Through every open door
Always wanting more
Always wanting more, yeah
Oh, we go
Through every open door
Always wanting more
Always wanting more, and more
And more, and more, and more, and more
And more, and more, and more, and more
And more, and more, and more, and more
And more, and more, and more, and more[Verse 1]
God gave us honey
Oh, he gave us honey
God gave us honey
Oh you stupid son of a bitch
Yeah you stupid son of a bitch
Oh you stupid son of a bitch
[Chours]
Events come and go
As waves of a fever
And you tell me stories
Of good and evil
Events come and go
As waves of a fever
And you tell me stories
I want to believe in
[Verse 2]
Into the wasteland we blindly stray
Wake up your sleeping family
Into the wasteland we blindly stray
Stuck inside this dance forever
Walk in circles all together
Stuck inside this dance forever
[Chours]
Events come and go
As waves of a fever
And you tell me stories
I want to believe in
Events come and go
As waves of a fever
And you tell me stories
Of good and evil
[Outro]
Oh, we go
Through every open door
Always wanting more
Always wanting more, yeah
Oh, we go
Through every open door
Always wanting more
Always wanting more, and more
And more, and more, and more, and more
And more, and more, and more, and more
And more, and more, and more, and more
And more, and more, and more, and more
Aleksander Woodman
О, он дал нам мед
Бог дал нам мед
Ах ты глупый сын Bith
Да ты, глупый сын Bith
Ах ты глупый сын Bith
События приходят и уходят
Как волны лихорадки
И вы говорите мне истории
Добра и зла
События приходят и уходят
Как волны лихорадки
И вы говорите мне истории
Я хочу верить в
В пустоши мы слепо плутать
Проснись ваш спальный семьи
В пустоши мы слепо плутать
Фото внутри этого танца навсегда
Прогулка по кругу все вместе
Фото внутри этого танца навсегда
События приходят и уходят
Как волны лихорадки
И вы говорите мне истории
Я хочу верить в
События приходят и уходят
Как волны лихорадки
И вы говорите мне истории
Добра и зла
О мы идем
Через каждую открытую дверь
Всегда хочется большего
Всегда хочется большего, да
О мы идем
Через каждую открытую дверь
Всегда хочется большего
Всегда хочется большего, и многое другое ...
И еще, и многое другое ...
Больше, больше. Больше...
Felipe Muniz
Pumarosa will never ever know the deep impact this music does on me... damn! You're so good!
Joskarith
Loving this. 90's rock chick indie updated for the new world. I wish you all the success your considerable talent deserves.
Stephanix
"Events come and go, likes waves of a fever"
spring 2020, these words are sadly epic.
Let's hope we learn from it.
Mariek Nietje
Just my thoughts! Stay balanced. xx
Kevin Shaw
What a fantastic video, all credit to the guy who directed it, a creative genius.😉
Suky Gill
I feel this is the start off summat special... Stunning track brilliantly illustrated video. Btw the Album 'The Witch' is an absolute must. Epic debut.
Chris Kinkade
Best song of the year from the best new band of the year, I love this band!!!!
Purrmeister Cat
brilliant - the song for today (and tomorrow)
loveinthetimeofcholera888
One of their songs came up on an apple music playlist, and I ended up listening to the whole album. Love their sound.
LL
OMG I loved this song!!! Amazing, so much power on it.