The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter waits until anything—an idea, an emotion, a memory—gnaws at her, tearing at her fingers and throat until she releases it in song. Scott escaped the confines of her churning mind in order to find herself by recording Sprinter in the market town of Bridport in Dorset, England; and then at the Bristol studio of Portishead's Adrian Utley. With his guitar riffs and synthesizers lingering in the background like a lowland mist and PJ Harvey's Robert Ellis and Ian Olliver on rhythm—the two fortuitously reuniting 23 years after the release of Dry, and in Scott's 23rd year of living—she crafted a "space cowboy" record. "That's as simply as I can say it," says Scott, who cites inspirations as diverse as Funkadelic and Nirvana, Ray Bradbury and Joan Didion.
"I wanted something that very clearly stemmed from my Southern conservative roots but that sounded futuristic and space-y at the same time." It seems like an odd thing to look for in the picturesque seaside green, rolling hills in the south of England, but Scott had never been there before, and as a stranger in a strange land she found what she was looking for: a lost childhood. Sprinter was recorded in a room that had formerly been used as a children's nursery, which combined with the alien landscape fuels the self-searching that roils TORRES' music.
Following her self-titled debut in 2013, TORRES pushes herself to even noisier extremes on Sprinter, a punishing self-examination of epic spiritual and musical proportions.
Hug From a Dinosaur
TORRES Lyrics
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Before my wild happiness, who was I, if not yours?
You're a girl, you're the best of all possible worlds
Before my wild happiness, who was I, if not yours?
My baby ran up blazing
Forty laps around the sun
She is hungry, she is thirsty
No time to spare so I'm gonna bring her some
No time to spare so I'm gonna bring her some
Clock is sinking, in the quicksand, disappearing fast
No bother, where we're headed, we won't need that
What comprises all this joy I feel and where was it before
Ancient and eternal, and surreal as a hug from a dinosaur
My baby ran up blazing
Forty laps around the sun
She is hungry, she is thirsty
But she don't wanna stop for lunch
No time to spare so I'm gonna bring her some
(No time to spare, gonna bring her some)
No time to spare so I'm gonna bring her some
(No time to spare, gonna bring her some)
I just had a memory, a future
Time and money aren't real and empathy's scarred
You're superconscious, are new and intrusive
Ancient and eternal, and surreal as a hug from a dinosaur
Hug from a dinosaur
My baby ran up blazing
Forty laps around the sun
She is hungry, she is thirsty
But she don't wanna stop for lunch
No time to spare so I'm gonna bring her some
(No time to spare, gonna bring her some)
No time to spare so I'm gonna bring her some
(No time to spare, gonna bring her some)
No time to spare so I'm gonna bring her some
(No time to spare, gonna bring her some)
No time to spare so I'm gonna bring her some
(No time)
In "Hug From a Dinosaur," TORRES reflects on the transformative power of love and the profound impact it has on one's life. The lyrics convey the adoration and appreciation the singer feels towards their partner, referring to them as "the best of all possible worlds." Before experiencing the wild happiness brought by this person, the singer questions who they were and what their existence meant without them.
The song also explores the singer's devotion to their partner. The metaphor of their partner running "forty laps around the sun" portrays their energy, vitality, and relentless pursuit of their goals and desires. They are described as hungry and thirsty, driven and passionate, unwilling to pause even for necessary breaks like lunch. The singer acknowledges this and pledges to provide for them, promising to bring them sustenance despite the lack of time.
The lyrics take a more abstract and introspective turn, contemplating the nature of reality and the emotions experienced within relationships. The mention of time and money not being real and empathy's scars suggests a departure from conventional notions of existence. The partner is characterized as superconscious, new, and intrusive, representing an otherworldly and transformative force. Their presence is described as ancient and eternal, comparable to the surreal experience of receiving a hug from a dinosaur. This imagery conveys the rare, extraordinary, and unforgettable nature of their love.
Overall, "Hug From a Dinosaur" delves into the profound depths of love and the overwhelming impact it can have on one's life, transforming existence and providing a sense of joy and wonder.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a girl, you're the best of all possible worlds
You are extraordinary, embodying the perfection of all imaginable possibilities
Before my wild happiness, who was I, if not yours?
Before experiencing this intense joy, my existence lacked purpose and meaning without you
My baby ran up blazing
You, my beloved, have grown and accomplished great things with incredible speed and enthusiasm
Forty laps around the sun
You have reached a significant milestone, completing forty years of your life
She is hungry, she is thirsty
You have a strong desire and thirst for more in life
But she don't wanna stop for lunch
You are determined and focused, not willing to pause or be content with temporary satisfaction
No time to spare so I'm gonna bring her some
I understand your urgency, and I will provide what you need without delay
Clock is sinking, in the quicksand, disappearing fast
Time is slipping away rapidly, seemingly swallowed by an overwhelming and uncertain situation
No bother, where we're headed, we won't need that
The destination we are pursuing is free from concern over time or conventional restrictions
What comprises all this joy I feel and where was it before
I wonder about the essence of this profound happiness and how I ever lived without it
Ancient and eternal, and surreal as a hug from a dinosaur
This joy transcends time and reality, it is as magical and impossible as receiving a hug from a dinosaur
I just had a memory, a future
I had a moment of realization, experiencing both a memory and a vision of what is to come
Time and money aren't real and empathy's scarred
The constraints of time and material wealth hold no real significance, while the capacity for empathy is wounded
You're superconscious, are new and intrusive
You possess an elevated consciousness, being both innovative and captivating
Hug from a dinosaur
Symbolizing an extraordinary display of affection and love, far beyond the realm of possibility
Lyrics © Mute Song Limited
Written by: Mackenzie Scott
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Lex Ader
it's TORRES' golden era, we're just living in it.
Aaron Clow
This is the best Weezer song since Pinkerton. ;) LOVE IT!
SteveStevens
can't wait for this record
Vincent Berkien
Weird how upbeat these new songs are, following Silver Tongue.... but I love it :)
Alex Batey
Absolute belter of a single. Can't wait for the album now!
Brittney Greer
The video, the lyrics, your voice, everything 🙌🙌🙌
jeffthrow6892
Damn I cannot stop listening to this, constant repeat. Why I am I only discovering her now??
Atari Monroe
This is incredible. ive had this song on repeat
SiMBa the Innovator
your the best
Goran
Feels like you ripped this song right out of the nineties this is gold 👌... I'm surprised that this isn't you're number one song on Spotify....