The Black Box Revelation is a garage rock duo which formed in Dilbeek, Belg… Read Full Bio ↴The Black Box Revelation is a garage rock duo which formed in Dilbeek, Belgium in 2005. The band consists of Jan Paternoster (vocals, guitar) and Dries Van Dijck (drums).

Belgium may not be known for producing great rock and roll bands, but don’t tell that to 22-year-old Jan Paternoster nor his 20-year-old sidekick Dries Van Dijck, who have been playing together for a decade, already releasing two albums, 2007’s Set Your Head on Fire and 2010’s Silver Threats (recorded in London’s legendary Konk Studios) that established the duo as a serious force to be reckoned with. A cross between R&B-inflected garage-band rock that takes its cues from mid-’60s Stones and The Kinks to the most gut-bucket, electric delta blues evocative of Led Zeppelin by way of The White Stripes, The Black Keys and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Black Box Revelation is just that… a musical revelation that can’t be boxed into a single category.

Coming to America to record their stateside debut, My Perception, with producer Alain Johannes [Queens of the Stone Age, Chris Cornell, Them Crooked Vultures] in his L.A. home studio, Jan and Dries felt right at home in the country where so much of the music that inspired them had been made. The result is their most accomplished album to date, with sound and noise now coalescing into real songs like the title track and “Rattle My Heart,” which might have come straight from Out of Our Heads; the spooky acoustic strains of the Beatles-meets-Kinks British Invasion vibe of “Bitter,” the haunting, stark acoustic “New Sun,” the thick ambience of “2 Young Boys,” the percussive beat of “Shadowman” and the psychedelic blues of “White Unicorns.”

While building up a fan base in Europe by touring with Eagles of Death Metal as well as their own headlining shows in France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Holland and Scandanavia, the band has played scattered shows in the States, including two years at SXSW, as well as shows in L.A., New York, Boston, San Diego and San Francisco. Seeing them live, before a packed, sweaty audience of their crowd-surfing, head-banging fans, is yet another revelation…this one how two guys can create a sound that fills the room-and more.

With My Perception their first official U.S. album, Black Box Revelation will be making their assault on America very soon playing every garage, arena, and stadium!

Rattle My Heart
The Black Box Revelation Lyrics

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The infinite days are over
Today will have an end
"Get off your cloud!", she yells

The flowers I carry with me
The sweet smell of her hair
Before dusk falls she'll be mine

I said
Ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-rattle my heart
Rattle my heart

She'll be so excited
I'll take her everywhere
Be my everything

The night had fallen quickly
The moon lit her road
What a knocking sound she caused

I said
Ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-rattle my heart
Rattle my heart

Ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-rattle my heart

Ra-ra-ra-ra woo! rattle my heart

Rattle my heart...

I said
Ra-ra-ra-ra woo! rattle my heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Rattle My Heart" by The Black Box Revelation reflect the excitement and anticipation of a new romantic encounter. The singer is longing for the attention of his love interest, and he is willing to do anything to make her his. The lyrics are full of passion and energy, as the singer imagines a future with the object of his affection.

The opening verse suggests that the singer is aware that every day has an end, implying a sense of urgency and immediacy. The chorus features the repeated phrase "Rattle my heart," which signifies the singer's desire to be shaken up and swept away by his love interest. The girl he is pursuing is enthusiastic about the relationship, and the singer plans to take her everywhere and make her his everything. The nighttime setting and the moonlit road are romantic, and the knocking sound caused by the girl's arrival implies an eagerness and excitement that matches the singer's own.

Overall, the song is a testament to the magic of new love, full of youthful enthusiasm and energy. It captures the excitement and anticipation of a new relationship and demonstrates the power of love to "rattle" one's heart.

Line by Line Meaning

The infinite days are over
The past of endless waiting is now gone

Today will have an end
The present moment will come to a close

"Get off your cloud!", she yells
She urges me to step out of my daydreaming and into reality

The flowers I carry with me
The tangible symbols of my devotion and affection

The sweet smell of her hair
The physical manifestation of her allure and beauty

Before dusk falls she'll be mine
I anticipate that she will become my partner before nightfall

I said Ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-rattle my heart Rattle my heart She'll be so excited
I express my excitement and implore her to rattle my heart

I'll take her everywhere
I will accompany her on all adventures and experiences

Be my everything
Assuming the role of the most significant person in my life

The night had fallen quickly
The darkness had arrived faster than I had anticipated

The moon lit her road
The moon illuminated the path that she walked along

What a knocking sound she caused
An intense reaction occurred within me upon seeing and hearing her

I said Ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-rattle my heart Rattle my heart Ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-rattle my heart Ra-ra-ra-ra woo! rattle my heart Rattle my heart...
I continue to express my desire for her to shake and awaken my heart

Writer(s): PATERNOSTER JAN RIK ANDRE

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