Megan James and Corin Roddick formed Purity Ring in 2010. They both grew up… Read Full Bio ↴Megan James and Corin Roddick formed Purity Ring in 2010. They both grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. James played piano and Roddick played drums prior to the band's inception, but neither play them as a primary instrument for Purity Ring. During live shows, Roddick uses a custom built, tree-shaped instrument to drive both live sound and lighting. Additionally, during live appearances both wear clothes custom designed and sewn by James.

The duo were originally two of several members of the band of GOBBLE GOBBLE (now Born Gold). While on tour with Gobble Gobble, Roddick began experimenting with rnb and hip hop beats. James was asked to sing on a track called "Ungirthed," thus forming Purity Ring. The song was released in January 2011.

On April 3, 2012, Purity Ring announced that they were signed by media company 4AD world-wide and Last Gang Records in Canada. Later in the same month the band announced their debut album, Shrines, set to be released July 24, 2012. They also debuted the first single from the album titled "Obedear." On June 20, 2012, Purity Ring released another single from the album titled "Fineshrine." The album reached number 100 on the UK Albums Chart. In the United States, it reached number thirty-two on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Dance/Electronic Albums.

Grandloves
Purity Ring Lyrics

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Take all the little things away
Seek all the dimensions that stray from my eyes
Dig holes in me with wooden carved trowels
Hold still in me the hops
That left it's guard down

Waking up is easy but you're breaking my whole thesis
I'm gon' feel it but you're flowing with the shaman, and another thing

I'm in love with truth and sick and tired of this youth
And thinking that you're falling but you're stalling when you're holding me

I'll grow bitters on the borders of your whistling skin
I'll sew pockets of the locks that fall from your bristling chin
Keep all my secrets in the trinkets dangling from the walls
Take what you are, make it, make it sacramental

I'm in love with you but sick and tired of this youth
I want it to be easy but I'm queasy at the thought of it
I don't need no proof, no lucky charm, no wisdom tooth
To know it in the same way of that feeling when you're loving me

Brew you a warm drink out of my tattered hulls
Build you thick paper out of my clumsy skull
Silent, discreet, make your bouldering shoulders glow
My grandloves, I'll not finish what I done started

I'm sick of this, you sick of that, I'm not as dumb as that
I'm sick of this, you sick of that, I'm not as dumb as that
I'm sick of this, you sick of that (my sacred pining whims)
I'm not as dumb as that (my sacred vining whims)
I'm sick of this, you sick of that (my sacred pining whims)
I'm not as dumb as that (my sacred vining whims)
I'm sick of this, you sick of that (my sacred pining whims)
I'm not as dumb as that (my sacred vining whims)
I'm sick of this, you sick of that (my sacred pining whims)
I'm not as dumb as that (my sacred vining whims)

I'll stake rare toothpicks in my dirt filled heart
Meander the sacred lot of you in every season

See that visual, you are invincible
You hold it for your halo song

Overall Meaning

The song Grandloves by Purity Ring is a complex and metaphorical exploration of longing, love, and the pain of growing up. The opening lines "Take all the little things away, Seek all the dimensions that stray from my eyes" signal a desire for something deeper, more profound. The singer seeks to dig beneath the surface of things, to find the truth that lies beneath. They note that "Waking up is easy but you're breaking my whole thesis," suggesting that the truth that they are searching for is elusive and difficult to define.

Throughout the song, the singer wrestles with conflicting emotions. They express a desire for love and connection, but at the same time are "sick and tired of this youth," suggesting a fear of growing up and leaving behind the innocence of childhood. The line "Brew you a warm drink out of my tattered hulls, Build you thick paper out of my clumsy skull" paints a vivid picture of the singer's desire to create something deeply personal and meaningful for their loved one, but also highlights the pain and vulnerability that comes with exposing oneself to another person.

Ultimately, the song ends on a hopeful note, with the line "You hold it for your halo song." This suggests that the singer's love and longing, while painful at times, is also something beautiful and transcendent.

Line by Line Meaning

Take all the little things away
Remove all the insignificant details.

Seek out the dimensions that stray from my eyes
Look for the hidden aspects and perspectives beyond what is easily visible.

Dig holes in me with wooden carved trowels
Break me down and expose my innermost self.

Hold still in me the hops That left it's guard down
Keep alive in me the vulnerability and openness that I've allowed myself to have.

Waking up is easy but you're breaking my whole thesis I'm gon' feel it but you're flowing with the shaman, and another thing I'm in love with truth and sick and tired of this youth And thinking that you're falling but you're stalling when you're holding me
Waking up to reality is simple, but you're making me question everything I thought I knew. I'll feel the impact, but you're more in tune with the spiritual world. I'm in love with honesty, and done with ignorance. You seem distant, but you hold onto me and don't let go.

I'll grow bitters on the borders of your whistling skin I'll sew pockets of the locks that fall from your bristling chin Keep all my secrets in the trinkets dangling from the walls Take what you are, make it, make it sacramental
I'll learn from your bitter moments and pain. I'll cherish the small, seemingly insignificant things you do or say. I'll hide the most important things in tokens and symbols. I'll take who you are and make it special and sacred.

I'm in love with you but sick and tired of this youth I want it to be easy but I'm queasy at the thought of it I don't need no proof, no lucky charm, no wisdom tooth To know it in the same way of that feeling when you're loving me
I care deeply for you, but I'm exhausted by the immaturity surrounding us. I wish it could be simple, but I'm hesitant to believe it can be. I don't require any evidence or talismans to know how I feel when we're together.

Brew you a warm drink out of my tattered hulls Build you thick paper out of my clumsy skull Silent, discreet, make your bouldering shoulders glow My grandloves, I'll not finish what I done started
I'll use even the broken parts of myself to care for you. I'll create art and beauty out of my imperfections. I'll be quietly supportive of you, even when it's hard. I'll love you forever, unfinished and imperfect.

I'm sick of this, you sick of that, I'm not as dumb as that I'm sick of this, you sick of that, I'm not as dumb as that ...
I'm tired of these petty conflicts, but I'm not as naive as you might think.

I'll stake rare toothpicks in my dirt filled heart Meander the sacred lot of you in every season
I'll take risks with my heart, even when it's damaged. I'll always keep you close, throughout all of life's changes.

See that visual, you are invincible You hold it for your halo song
You have the strength to overcome anything, and that shines through in your actions and spirit.

Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Corin Roddick, Isaac Emmanuel Gerasimou, Megan James

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