Rasmus Gardell, known as simply Rasmus or Rasmushroom, is a Swedish electronic/breakbeat artist though now based in London. He released two studio albums, Mass Hysteria (1998) and Serious Pranks (2000), and several singles. While he hasn't released any albums since 2000, he continues to produce and record music and puts it on Soundcloud.
Kola
Rasmus Lyrics
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When the sky is my cover, a big yellow ball,
The sun is my lover.
I take my skateboard n' my good feeling with me,
I'm heading to a place where I can get the sun on my face.
I'm leaving my house n' my mouse
N' all my stuff 'cause I've had enough, yah!
I just want to be close to the sun
I want to burn my skin in the heat.
I want to be bare-footed,
My throat feels dry, n' I cannot speak,
No matter how much I try.
Of this moment I'm learning,
That I'd better stay cool
To avoid the burning!
Kola with ice would be nice,
Come n' get it!
Kola! It's a fact that I need it.
Kola with ice.
Well, well, well, it's hot like hell, yo,
I kick off my shoes, yah, I'll survive
Without my shoes, well back to fact,
I ain't turning back - I'm looking for a kola.
I'll open up the can, can,
Gonna drink it down, down.
I'm in the middle of a desert now,
Go to the shop said a boy,
Take a left from the corner
I'm gonna make a list,
What I'm gonna order
How can I get to the shop
In this heat, when the street
Under my feet is burning, yah,
Of this moment I'm learning
That I'd better stay cool
To avoid the burning!
The song "Kola" by Rasmus is about escaping the mundane routine of daily life and seeking adventure in the sun. The lyrics depict the singer leaving their house and possessions behind to experience the freedom of skateboarding under the yellow sun. The song includes a call to quench the thirst with a kola, a refreshing drink that the singer desires to drink with ice. The desert setting and the burning heat create a vivid atmosphere for the listener, encouraging them to imagine the escapade and adventure of the singer in their quest for adventure.
The lyrics' symbolic meaning may also suggest that the singer is trying to escape the harsh realities of life and refusing to be a slave to his circumstances. The singer's urge to get close to the sun and experience the heat symbolizes a craving for life's pleasurable experiences. However, the singer is conscious of being careful, lest he gets burned by the volatile and unpredictable nature of life. The chorus "Kola with ice would be nice..." reinforces the idea that even when the singer is indulging in the sweet things of life, they still need to stay grounded and be careful not to get caught up.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes, yes, yes, things're gonna be fine,
The singer is feeling optimistic about the future.
When the sky is my cover, a big yellow ball,
The singer is referring to the sun as a big yellow ball in the sky.
The sun is my lover.
The singer is expressing their love and admiration for the sun, which they see as a source of warmth and light.
I take my skateboard n' my good feeling with me,
The singer is packing for a trip, taking with them a skateboard and a positive attitude.
I'm heading to a place where I can get the sun on my face.
The singer wants to go to a sunny place where they can feel the warmth of the sun on their face.
I'm leaving my house n' my mouse N' all my stuff 'cause I've had enough, yah!
The singer is leaving everything behind because they're feeling overwhelmed and want to escape.
I just want to be close to the sun N' that's all folks.
The singer's main goal is to be close to the sun, which they see as a source of comfort and joy.
I want to burn my skin in the heat.
The singer wants to feel the warmth of the sun on their skin and is willing to take the risk of getting a sunburn.
I want to be bare-footed,
The singer wants to feel the ground beneath their feet, and is willing to go without shoes.
My throat feels dry, n' I cannot speak, No matter how much I try.
The singer is feeling dehydrated and is having trouble speaking as a result.
Of this moment I'm learning, That I'd better stay cool To avoid the burning!
The singer is realizing the importance of staying hydrated and avoiding overheating in the hot sun.
Kola with ice would be nice, Come n' get it!
The singer is craving a cold drink, specifically a kola with ice, and inviting others to come get it with them.
Kola! It's a fact that I need it.
The singer is emphasizing their need for a cold kola drink.
Well, well, well, it's hot like hell, yo,
The singer is acknowledging the intense heat they're experiencing and describing it as being 'hot like hell.'
I kick off my shoes, yah, I'll survive Without my shoes, well back to fact, I ain't turning back - I'm looking for a kola.
The singer is taking off their shoes to cool down and is determined to find a kola drink, no matter what.
I'll open up the can, can, Gonna drink it down, down.
The singer is preparing to open and drink the kola can they've found.
I'm in the middle of a desert now,
The singer is in a desert and feeling the full effects of the hot sun.
Go to the shop said a boy, Take a left from the corner I'm gonna make a list, What I'm gonna order
The singer is following directions from a local boy to find a shop where they can buy cold drinks, and is planning out what they want to order.
How can I get to the shop In this heat, when the street Under my feet is burning, yah,
The singer is struggling to walk on the hot street and is doubting whether they can make it to the shop in the intense heat.
Of this moment I'm learning That I'd better stay cool To avoid the burning!
The singer is once again realizing the importance of staying cool and hydrated in the hot sun.
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