Whoo! Alright-Yeah...Uh Huh
Rapture (the) Lyrics

Oh, the sun drenched French girls won't relate
The singer thinks that the sun-kissed French girls won't be able to relate to the cold, northern climate that they are experiencing.

To a frozen glare from the Northern State
The people from cold northern states tend to have a particular expression that is referred to as a 'frozen glare.' The singer is saying that the French girls won't be able to relate to this overly serious and cold demeanor.

Dreamin' of fat happy babies
The singer is imagining happy, contented people without any worries in the world. This idea is represented by the image of fat, happy babies.

Kickin' ladies on the Metro now
The artist is imagining a scene where people are so happy and carefree that they are dancing and playfully kicking each other while riding on the metro.

And the mirrors won't sing back divine
The artist is saying that mirrors cannot reflect divine images or beauty, even if you chop your hair or partake in drugs.

Be it choppin your hair or choppin a line
The singer is saying that doing something drastic like cutting your hair or using drugs will not change the fact that mirrors cannot reflect divine images.

But you laugh-crack-up they
Despite the limitations of mirrors, people can still find joy and share laughter with each other.

Laugh-crack up and smile
This line reiterates that despite the difficulties of life, people can still find reasons to laugh and be happy.

Whoo! Alright - let's fall apart
The artist is encouraging the listeners to let go and be carefree.

And the clock starts tickin now
The artist is trying to create a sense of urgency, encouraging people to enjoy themselves because time is limited.

Tick tick tick tick tick tick OW!
This line is a reminder that time is passing quickly and that people should not waste it.

She said 'your allegory is far too blunt'
The artist is saying that someone criticized their use of allegory, which is a literary device that involves using a metaphor or symbol to represent something else.

I said 'this ain't no laboratory your the cunt'
The singer is responding to the criticism, insisting that their choice to use an allegory is appropriate and that the other person is wrong.

She said 'emotional distance, it doesn't rhyme
The singer is implying that the same person who criticized their use of allegory also criticized their lyrics for not being cohesive enough.

or resonate brilliance from in it's time'
The singer is saying that the lyrics do not necessarily need to have a deep intellectual meaning or be relevant to the time period in order to be considered brilliant.

But is it lyrical genius or crap rock poetry?
The artist is questioning whether their lyrics are truly brilliant or just another example of mediocre rock poetry.

I say the lineage runs Morrison, Patti Smyth and me
The artist is positioning themselves as part of a lineage of rock poets that includes Jim Morrison and Patti Smyth, both considered legends of the genre.

But maybe the reason we're so uninspired
The singer is suggesting that they and those around them may be feeling uninspired at the moment.

Is cuz the hour is late and the bodies are tired
The singer is implying that people are tired and not in the best state of mind or body, which could be contributing to their lack of inspiration.

I think everyone here can agree
The artist is trying to create a sense of unity and common ground between themselves and the audience.

That a party ain't great cuz the booze is free
The artist is suggesting that a good party isn't just about free alcohol or other things, but also about the people and atmosphere.

Naw the free spirits ain't settin' no one's spirits free
The artist is saying that even though people may be free-spirited, this doesn't necessarily mean that they are making others feel free-spirited as well.

Yeah! Uh huh, I'm falling apart
The singer is acknowledging that they are also feeling the weight of the evening and are not at their best, but they are still having fun.

And the clock starts here and now
The artist is reminding the audience that time is passing and that they should enjoy themselves while they can.

Tick tick tick tick OW!
This is another reminder that time is passing quickly and that people should make the most of it.

Wind it up now
This line is an encouragement for people to keep the energy high and keep the party going.

People don't dance no more
The singer is highlighting the fact that people seem less likely to dance at parties these days.

They just stand there like this:
The artist is describing how people at parties tend to stand around with their arms crossed, showing that they are not fully engaged in the experience.

They cross their arms and stare you down
The artist is saying that these people seem unapproachable and disinterested.

And drink and moan and diss
These people are only drinking and complaining about the evening, which is not what makes for a good party.

I used to think life's a bitter pill, but its a grand old time
The singer is saying that while they used to see life as a difficult and unpleasant experience, they now realize that life can be fun and enjoyable.