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.
Sea Castle
Purity Ring Lyrics
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Draw pictures for the walls
Hang up all my fragile thoughts
Display that you might see
A space, a drop, a cloth
A comfort of frailties in me
A space, a drop, a cloth
A comfort of frailties
Baby, why don't you see, see my sea?
Make slow, get inside and pull on my sea
Get inside and build your castle in me
Baby, why don't you see, see my sea?
The moon is dead but she still pulls on me
Get inside and pull on my sea
Take time, make slow
Where have I been? Why can't you see me?
Take time, make slow
Where have I been? Why can't you see me?
I could give you petty rhymes
Of worlds that I contrived
They're in my sleep, my dreams, I speak them
Slow so you can read
And not stand back and stare and fear
Foolish devouring things
And not stand back and stare and fear
Foolish devouring
Baby, why don't you see, see my sea?
Get inside and pull on my sea
Take time, make slow
Where have I been? Why can't you see me?
Take time, make slow
Where have I been? Why can't you see me?
I could push a house o'er
Throw iron on the fire
I can taste your vulnerable parts
Slow so you will start
To shut out what's destructed 'round you
Look at me, I'm a sea, I'm your sea
I'll shut out what's destructed 'round you
Look at me, I'm a
The lyrics of Purity Ring's "Sea Castle" invite the listener into the artist's creative mind, displaying the fragility and intricacies within. The opening verse discusses the artist's desire to create, to build something that showcases their thoughts and vulnerabilities. The lines "A space, a drop, a cloth, a comfort of frailties in me" suggests that within their creativity, there is a safe space to explore their weaknesses and insecurities.
The chorus of the song is where the theme of the "sea" comes in, as the artist implores their lover to see their inner world, to explore it with them. The lines "The moon is dead but she still pulls on me, get inside and pull on my sea" suggest a desire for this exploration to be a joint effort, as the artist wants their partner to be part of their creative process. The repetition of "Take time, make slow" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of patience and careful consideration in exploring the creative mind.
In the second verse, the artist offers their lover a glimpse into their creative process, admitting to creating "petty rhymes of worlds that I contrived" and sharing them slowly so that they can be understood. The final lines of the song, "Look at me, I'm a sea, I'm your sea, I'll shut out what's destructed 'round you, look at me, I'm a..." leaves the song on an open note, suggesting that the artist's creative world and their love for their partner are intertwined and offer a safe haven from the destruction in the outside world.
Line by Line Meaning
I could build a big machine
I am capable of creating something big, something that may be useful to you.
Draw pictures for the walls
I can create art for you to display and enrich your space.
Hang up all my fragile thoughts
I am willing to be vulnerable with you and share my deepest thoughts.
Display that you might see
I want to show you who I am and what I have created.
A space, a drop, a cloth
I am offering you different aspects of myself, small but meaningful.
A comfort of frailties in me
Despite my limitations and weaknesses, I can offer you comfort.
Baby, why don't you see, see my sea?
I am asking you to look at me and see the depths of who I am.
Make slow, get inside and pull on my sea
Take your time to explore and understand me, to appreciate my complexity.
Get inside and build your castle in me
I am willing to let you in and create something together within me.
The moon is dead but she still pulls on me
Even when things seem bleak or hopeless, there is still something pulling me forward.
Take time, make slow
I am urging you to be patient and deliberate.
Where have I been? Why can't you see me?
There may be parts of me that are hidden or difficult to understand.
I could give you petty rhymes
I could offer you something superficial or meaningless.
Of worlds that I contrived
These rhymes may be of my own creation and not necessarily reflective of reality.
They're in my sleep, my dreams, I speak them
These rhymes come from my subconscious, from a deeper part of myself.
Slow so you can read
I am taking my time with you and want you to understand what I am trying to convey.
And not stand back and stare and fear
I don't want you to be intimidated or afraid of what I am offering.
Foolish devouring things
I don't want my creativity or vulnerability to be seen as something to be taken advantage of or consumed.
Baby, why don't you see, see my sea?
I am still asking you to look at me and understand me fully.
Take time, make slow
My message remains the same, take your time and be deliberate.
Where have I been? Why can't you see me?
I am urging you to delve deeper and understand who I truly am.
I could push a house o'er
I have the strength to accomplish great feats, both literally and metaphorically.
Throw iron on the fire
I am willing to work hard to achieve my goals, to explore my creativity.
I can taste your vulnerable parts
I want to understand and appreciate your vulnerabilities, just as I have shared mine.
Slow so you will start
I am taking things slowly so that we can build trust and respect for each other.
To shut out what's destructed 'round you
Together, we can build something strong and find solace amidst chaos.
Look at me, I'm a sea, I'm your sea
I am reminding you that I am a deep and complex person who is constantly changing, just like the sea.
I'll shut out what's destructed 'round you
I am offering to be a refuge for you, to help you find peace and calm amidst the storm.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Corin Roddick, Megan James
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rebekah Aldrich
Absolutely Love Purity Ring!!!!
lahari Raghunath
This song tune was stuck in my head,but I couldn't remember it at all!! God I went mad searching for this song!!😍😍
Lyndsay Wright
Thats me trying to remember either what the title is or how to spell it
Sylvia Nziva
Same
Danielle
pure gold
Greky
Danielle pure ring
Paulo Guedes
Hino para meus ouvidos.
Shooney
i love her voice
francisco
thanks so much for showing us this great song sorenova omg
bindi
Who DIDN'T come here from Runaways and just likes Purity Ring?