Dog Whistle, Show Me the Body's most immediate and critically acclaimed body of work to date, is heavy yet honest. The album was produced by Chris Coady, Show Me the Body, and Gabriel Millman (original drummer and current in-house producer). Dog Whistle was written in Long Island City, Queens, and recorded in Los Angeles, California in the summer of 2018. "Dog Whistle is a call-to-arms directed at the community, its sonic urgency reflecting the mounting challenges of surviving in the city," writes The Fader. The album was released on March 29th, 2019, and follows Show Me the Body's debut album Body War.
Show Me the Body has spent the last several years building and elevating a community of like-minded artists and creative collaborators called Corpus. The first Corpus release was an eponymous mixtape featuring Denzel Curry, Princess Nokia, Eartheater, Moor Mother, and more. Corpus has also released projects from Trippjones, Dreamcrusher, and Dog Breath. More recently, Show Me the Body toured with Code Orange and King Krule.
Arcanum
Show Me The Body Lyrics
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Visions come awake
The lies and piss inside of me
I hate 'em, there's no love in the world for me
Arcanum, the only card I wanna see
Sometimes the last word has gotta be the first
Best stuff coming out feeling like the worst
Got a tie or a gun or a number on your shirt
Up late in the city, that's an enemy
Visions come awake
The lies and piss inside of me
I hate 'em, there's no love in the world for me
Arcanum, the only card I wanna see
And up late in the city, that's an enemy
Visions come awake
The lies and piss inside of me
I hate 'em, there's no love in the world for me
Arcanum
Anything coming out sound like the same
City full of tombstones, that's a mass grave
In the middle of the riverbed
Arcanum, bring 'em to the riverhead
The ghost in the alleyway told me to jump
Gotta love someone before you die by one
It's smelling like piss when the sunshine come
Gotta love someone before you die by one
And up late in the city, that's an enemy
Visions come awake
The lies and piss inside of me
I hate 'em, there's no love in the world for me
Arcanum, the only card I wanna see
And up late in the city, that's an enemy
Visions come awake
The lies and piss inside of me
I hate 'em, there's no love in the world for me
Arcanum, the only card I wanna see
Arcanum, the only card I wanna see
Arcanum, the only card I want
Arcanum, the only card I wanna see
Arcanum, the only card I wanna see
The lyrics of Show Me The Body's "Arcanum" describe a feeling of disillusionment and despair in the city. The singer is up late and feeling like an enemy in their own town. They are haunted by visions and feel weighed down by lies and negativity. The repetition of the phrase "I hate 'em, there's no love in the world for me" emphasizes the singer's sense of isolation and hopelessness.
The mention of Arcanum, which is a term used in Tarot cards, suggests that the singer is seeking some sort of guidance or insight. The final verses of the song suggest that the singer is contemplating mortality and the importance of love in the face of death. The lines "gotta love someone before you die by one" and "Arcanum, bring 'em to the riverhead" evoke a sense of urgency and the need to connect with others before it's too late.
Overall, "Arcanum" is a powerful exploration of the struggles of city life and the search for meaning in a chaotic world.
Line by Line Meaning
Up late in the city, that's an enemy
Being awake in the city at night is dangerous and threatening
Visions come awake
Hallucinations or disturbing thoughts are becoming more and more real
The lies and piss inside of me
Feeling filled with deceit and disgust towards oneself
I hate 'em, there's no love in the world for me
Feeling overwhelmed with hatred and believing that the world is devoid of love for oneself
Arcanum, the only card I wanna see
Referring to the occult tarot card Arcanum as a preferred source of guidance or escape
Sometimes the last word has gotta be the first
Starting a new beginning by making a bold statement first
Best stuff coming out feeling like the worst
Feeling like the most honest or creative ideas are the hardest to express
It gets you so good, gotta see the girth
Feeling a physical sensation or getting a visceral reaction to something, and feeling compelled to investigate it more deeply
Got a tie or a gun or a number on your shirt
Referring to the concept that people are often defined by their clothing or social status, which can lead to prejudice or discrimination
And up late in the city, that's an enemy
Continuing the idea that the city at night is a hostile place
Anything coming out sound like the same
Feeling like all creative output is repetitive or uninspired
City full of tombstones, that's a mass grave
Referring to the idea that urban life can be dangerous and destructive, leading to a metaphorical graveyard
In the middle of the riverbed
A location described as an anchor in the midst of chaos or uncertainty
Arcanum, bring 'em to the riverhead
Suggesting that the tarot card Arcanum can guide or assist in finding a way out of or through difficult situations
The ghost in the alleyway told me to jump
A supernatural or imagined voice urging a risky or dangerous decision
Gotta love someone before you die by one
Emphasizing the importance of relationships and love before one's inevitable death
It's smelling like piss when the sunshine come
A metaphorical portrayal of a negative or disappointing experience
Arcanum, the only card I wanna see
Reiterating the desire for guidance or escape through the use of the tarot card Arcanum
Arcanum, the only card I want
Stating the desire for a specific outcome or solution through the use of Arcanum
Arcanum, the only card I wanna see
Repeating the desire for guidance or escape through the use of Arcanum
Arcanum, the only card I wanna see
Reiterating the desire for guidance or escape through the use of the tarot card Arcanum
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Noah Cohen-Corbett, Harlan Steed, Julian Cashuan Pratt
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ARCANUM
Up late in the city, that's an enemy
Visions come awake
The lies and piss inside of me
I hate 'em, there's no love in the world for me
Arcanum, the only card I wanna see
Sometimes the last word has gotta be the first
Best stuff coming out feeling like the worst
It gets you so good, gotta see the girth
Got a tie or a gun or a number on your shirt
Up late in the city, that's an enemy
Visions come awake
The lies and piss inside of me
I hate 'em, there's no love in the world for me
Arcanum, the only card I wanna see
And up late in the city, that's an enemy
Visions come awake
The lies and piss inside of me
I hate 'em, there's no love in the world for me
Arcanum
Anything coming out sound like the same
City full of tombstones, that's a mass grave
In the middle of the riverbed
Arcanum, bring 'em to the riverhead
The ghost in the alleyway told me to jump
Gotta love someone before you die by one
It's smelling like piss when the sunshine come
Gotta love someone before you die by one
And up late in the city, that's an enemy
Visions come awake
The lies and piss inside of me
I hate 'em, there's no love in the world for me
Arcanum, the only card I wanna see
And up late in the city, that's an enemy
Visions come awake
The lies and piss inside of me
I hate 'em, there's no love in the world for me
Arcanum, the only card I wanna see
Arcanum, the only card I wanna see
Arcanum, the only card I want
Arcanum, the only card I wanna see
Arcanum, the only card I wanna see
@ilovecody7514
The cinematography is amazing.
@tuna-2779
You're amazing
@mattheus951
@@tuna-2779 :0
@matthewblackburn6497
Yeah, does the same person do most their videos
@jgbailar
Le truth
@user-tw9qp3bk8m
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@Bengalsboy31
The graveyard bit is some of the coolest cinematography I've ever seen
@keynotepablo3524
funnest
@x99ribs
Reminded me of The Omen for some reason
@mocky747
70s zombie film vibes, the weird zoom in and all