Ramalama
RÛisÌn Murphy Lyrics

Bang bang
The beginning of the song that sets the tone for its upbeat and lively nature.

Could a body close the mind down
Asking if it's possible for someone to mentally shut themselves down in response to physical or emotional pain.

Stitch a seam across the eye
A metaphor for a person who is blind to what is happening around them, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

If you can be good you'll live forever
Implying that there is hope for immortality through moral and ethical living.

If you're bad, you'll die when you die
Suggesting that negative consequences are likely to follow an immoral or unethical lifestyle.

Hearing only one true note
Acknowledging that there is a clear and significant sound among all the noise in the world.

I'm the one and only sound
Asserting that they may be the only one who can create that one true note within the chaos of the world.

Unzip my body, take my heart out
An expression of taking off reservations and allowing oneself to enjoy the music and the atmosphere.

'Cause I need a beat to give this tune
The motive behind unzipping the body - to feel the music and use it as inspiration for the lyrics.

(Taking a picture of)
Referring to the sound of a camera taking a picture.

Oh the body swayed to music
Describing the physical response people have to music, particularly one that is alive and rhythmic.

Oh the lightning glance
Describing a fleeting, but intense and impactful glance.

I would give it all, and all
Showing how the singer is willing to give everything for love and the music.

Maybe you would give me less for half a chance
A reminder that not everyone is willing to give their all, especially in a relationship, even if given the chance.

Planted firmly in the ground
Describing a solid foundation, something that is not swayed easily.

Lend to my ear a clear and a deafening sound
Asking the music to give them a sound to live by, to encourage them and make them hear the message loud and clear.

(Unzip my heart)
Similar to the earlier line about unzipping the body, this notes the freeing of the spirit and soul, opening oneself to the possibility of love and music.

And if I need a rhythm
Asking for guidance and inspiration from the music.

It'll be to my heart I listen
Reaffirming that one's heart and soul are the key components to making good music and feeling joy and love.

If it don't put me too far wrong
Acknowledging that sometimes we make mistakes when we listen to our hearts but also assert that they will learn and grow through these experiences.

(Need a rhythm)
Reiterating the importance of good inspirations and tunes to make good music.

(And if I)
Repeating the importance of asking for guidance and inspiration from the music.

Everybody smile, please
A cue to make everyone happy and smile.

Nobody pay no mind to me
A line that gives the artist the freedom to do what they want without being noticed or judged.

Finger in position on the switch
A reference to taking photographs and the technical precision required to achieve good results.

A little flash photography
A description of the sound of camera flashes and another cue to smile for the camera.

Ramalama, bang bang
A sound effect to emphasize and reinforce the upbeat, lively energy of the song.

Flash bang
Continuing the sound effects and emphasis on the energy of the song.

Big bang
Continuing the sound effects and emphasis on the energy of the song.

Bing bong
Continuing the sound effects and emphasis on the energy of the song.

Ding dong
Continuing the sound effects and emphasis on the energy of the song.

Dom dom do dom dom
Continuing the sound effects and emphasis on the energy of the song.

With a hammer bang bang
Using the metaphor of a hammer to emphasize the rhythmic nature of the music.

Press gang
A reference to the people who print newspapers and the potential heaviness or rhythmic nature of the machinery used.

Boing boing
A sound effect to emphasize and reinforce the upbeat nature of the song.

Dumb dumb do dumb dumb
The sound effects and emphasis on the rhythmic nature of the song.

Keep on, keep on
Encouraging everyone to keep pressing forward and continue doing whatever they are doing.

Gonna be to my heart I listen
Repeating the importance of one's heart as the driving force behind good music and good decisions.

(Need a rhythm, in my heart a rhythm)(and if I)
Reiterating the importance of a clear rhythm and the heart to make great music.

(Need a rhythm)
Reaffirming the importance of good inspirations and tunes to make good music.

(keep on, keep on)
Encouraging everyone to keep pushing forward and not giving up.