Pure Bathing Culture are indie pop duo Daniel Hindman and Sarah Versprille … Read Full Bio ↴Pure Bathing Culture are indie pop duo Daniel Hindman and Sarah Versprille of Portland, Oregon formed in 2011. The duo were formerly in the band Vetiver.

They released the first track, "Ivory Coast", through a split 7" via Dig A Pony, which also was included on their first titled 4 track 12", "Pure Bathing Culture" (Father/Daughter Records‎ 2012).

"Pendulum" was the first track extracted from the debut album "Moon Tides" (August 2013).

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Dreams
Pure Bathing Culture Lyrics

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You're de cap side
You're pendulum
When we already say, it's you time
Cover ... you know it's your time, you're over the world
And I feel alone, feel
Explain what you see
And I'm gonna see you like a pendulum
In your minds, your pendulums

Fortune telling you to say
It's your time
And your wife she says, I'll be know when it's your time, over the world
Then I feel no feels
Whispering in every since
And I'll gona see you like a pendulum
Then I feel no feels
Whispering in every since
And I'll gona see you like a pendulum
You face in no fear as I change in this

I gonna see you like a pendulum
So apart, so apart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pure Bathing Culture's song Dreams are abstract and open to interpretation, as is often the case with experimental music. The first few lines are particularly elusive: "You're de cap side, you're pendulum. When we already say, it's your time. Cover...you know it's your time, you're over the world. And I feel alone, feel." It seems like the singer is addressing an unnamed "you," who has something to do with a "pendulum." It could be that the "pendulum" is a metaphor for the passage of time, or for the ups and downs of life.

The second verse offers a bit more concrete imagery: "In your minds, your pendulums. Fortune telling you to say it's your time. And your wife she says, I'll be know when it's your time, over the world. Then I feel no feels." Here, we learn that the "pendulum" has something to do with the mind, and that the singer is envisioning someone getting advice from a fortune teller and their spouse. The final lines of the song are even more enigmatic: "You face in no fear as I change in this. I gonna see you like a pendulum. So apart, so apart." It's unclear what "this" refers to, or why the singer feels alone and separate from the person they're addressing.

All in all, Dreams is a song that invites listeners to come up with their own meanings and interpretations. It's introspective and atmospheric, with a dreamlike quality that matches the title.

Line by Line Meaning

You're de cap side
You have turned the page, and suddenly you are looking at the world from a new perspective.

You're pendulum
You are now a swinging pendulum, constantly moving back and forth between old habits and new experiences.

When we already say, it's you time
Your time has come, and we all see it. It's time for you to shine and take control of your life.

Cover ... you know it's your time, you're over the world
You are spreading your wings and taking on the world with confidence. You can feel it, and others can see it too.

And I feel alone, feel
Despite your newfound success and confidence, I am still struggling with my own feelings of loneliness and uncertainty.

Explain what you see
I am asking for your help to understand what you are experiencing and feeling as you navigate this new chapter of your life.

And I'm gonna see you like a pendulum
I will continue to see you moving back and forth as you find your way, but I am inspired by your determination and resilience.

In your minds, your pendulums
You may be struggling with conflicting thoughts and emotions, but you are learning to balance them and find your own way forward.

Fortune telling you to say
You may be feeling like fate or destiny is guiding you, and it is important to trust in yourself and your own decisions.

It's your time
This is your moment to shine, and all of your hard work and perseverance have led you to this point.

And your wife she says, I'll be know when it's your time, over the world
Your loved ones are proud of you and believe in you, and they will continue to support you as you take on the world and achieve your goals.

Then I feel no feels
As I watch you succeed and thrive, I am filled with a sense of awe and admiration, and I am momentarily free from my own negative emotions.

Whispering in every since
Even in the quiet moments, I can feel the power and energy of your potential and your bright future.

And I'll gona see you like a pendulum
No matter what challenges or successes come your way, I will always see you as a constant and strong force, moving forward and persevering.

You face in no fear as I change in this
You are brave and fearless, facing the unknown with confidence and determination, while I am still struggling to adapt to the changes around me.

I gonna see you like a pendulum
No matter what obstacles or uncertainty lie ahead, I believe in your ability to navigate them and remain true to who you are.

So apart, so apart
Despite the distance between us and the challenges we face, we are still connected by the bond of friendship and the shared journey of life.

Writer(s): Stephanie Nicks

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