Pike, who co-founded the band and wrote many of their early lyrics, died in Fairhaven, Massachusetts on June 3, 2007, drowning in Buzzards Bay shortly after a show in Providence, Rhode Island. The band decided to continue following Pike's death, but have never permanently replaced him and have subsequently had several drummers, including Cameron Wisch (on "The Rhumb Line") and Gabriel Duquette (on "The Orchard").
The released their debut full length album The Rhumb Line in 2008. The band released their second full length album, The Orchard on August 24th, 2010. In February 2012, cellist and keyboardist Alexandra Lawn, an original member of the group, left the band.
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Beta Love
Ra Ra Riot Lyrics
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If I run to you, would you stay?
I might be a prototype, but we're both real inside
Would you take me up this time?
Come take me up this time
Cause I'm gonna find that place the way that I want
I will find my beta love
You will be my beta love
My beta love
Now we're getting closer
In this hole, I believe
You can't tell me no, it's no dream
In this city of robot hearts, ours were made to be
You take me up this time
You take me uṗ this time
I was made in that place, no way to deny
I will find my beta love
When I find my beta love
You will be my beta love
My beta love
Now we're getting closer
Oh, aye, oh, aye, oh
My beta love
When I find my beta love
You will be my beta move
My beta love
Now we're getting closer
Be my beta love
When I find my beta love
You will be my beta move
My beta love
Now we're getting closer
Close to you
The first two lines of "Beta Love" describe a scene where everything seems to glow in a golden light, but suddenly everything turns white. The next lines suggest a protagonist who has a yearning to find someone with whom they can be real with - someone who can accept them as they are. The lyrics hint that while the singer might be a prototype, whatever that might refer to, the emotions and the yearning for companionship are real. The singer pleads with the person they are addressing to take them up this time and help them find that place where they can be themselves.
The phrase "Beta Love" itself most likely refers to a different sort of love than the typical romantic love portrayed in pop music. A beta romance is a relationship that is grounded in friendship and companionship, not necessarily the traditional courtship and sentimentality associated with romantic love. In the context of Ra Ra Riot's song, Beta Love is somewhat of an ongoing search for that true connection with someone, and it is unfinished because the singer has not yet found their Beta Love.
Overall, the song can probably be read as a commentary on the way society has become distant and disconnected, particularly through the use of technology. It suggests that we should strive to be more authentic and make genuine connections with people, and that through doing so, we will be more fulfilled and happier in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Golden light, turned all white
The brightness in our lives has transformed into a purity that illuminates every space.
If I run to you, would you stay?
If I come to you seeking love and companionship, will you be there for me?
I might be a prototype, but we're both real inside
I may feel like an experimental model, but despite our external differences, we share the same emotions.
Would you take me up this time?
Will you give me another chance and lift me up to new heights?
Come take me up this time
Please, take me up and show me a brighter path.
Cause I'm gonna find that place the way that I want
I have a determined spirit; I'll find my purpose and seek happiness in my way.
I will find my beta love
I seek a love that can evolve and grow with me throughout my life.
When I find my beta love
When I find a love that's new, innovative, and forward-thinking, I'll hold onto it tightly.
You will be my beta love
My partner, the one who stands by me, will be the one I look to as my beta love.
My beta love
The love I seek is one that's authentic, unique to me, and worth exploring.
Now we're getting closer
The steps me and my partner are taking bring us closer and closer to discovering something new and exciting.
In this hole, I believe
Even though I may feel trapped and stuck, I have faith that I can get myself out of this rut.
You can't tell me no, it's no dream
There's no stopping me from chasing after my goals; everything I strive for is achievable with hard work and dedication.
In this city of robot hearts, ours were made to be
Even in a world of automaton-like people, our hearts beat with human emotions and individuality.
You take me up this time
You showing me a better path has inspired me to think differently about the world and chase after my dreams again.
I was made in that place, no way to deny
I come from a world that's not perfect, and many of my experiences have shaped me into who I am today.
Oh, aye, oh aye, oh
A vocalization that drives towards the chorus, pushing the emotions towards their endpoint.
You will be my beta move
My partner and I will achieve our dreams together and make strides to make them a reality.
Be my beta love
I'm actively looking for love that's unique and fits me perfectly.
Close to you
My partner and I are ready for the next stage of our journey together and are inching closer and closer to what will be the rest of our lives.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: DENNIS CRAIG HERRING, WESLEY RICHARD MILES, MILO A. BONACCI, MATHIEW JORDAN SANTOS, REBECCA ALEXANDRA ZELLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Seth Ramsey
How the hell does this not have over one million views
Sleepycod
Ikr? Woh didn’t see when you commented 😂
RPGabe
Just give me a few more weeks and we'll be there
Professor_SpaceTime
Been listening to this song for quite some time. Still a hidden gem I see
Genius
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barclay denholm
Probably the best music video i have ever seen and with your music, just amazing! So glad you did that!
HomieJohn
This song is so underrated!
psychedelicconfusion
it is impossible to watch this and not smile
Naughty Panda
Love how happy and sincere the video seems, really gorgeous and emotional, diverse and fashionable
namamugidakede
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