Ripple
The Church Lyrics
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I can't believe what you believe
You were once so happy here
It may not be Eden or summer in Greece
You may not even find the Gold Fleece
In the drag of this atmosphere
Now I don't want to bring up a delicate matter
'Cause flattery gets me everywhere
But you punctured my tires, you crossed all my wires
I brand your acolytes as a pack of liars
And the fire's singing everywhere
Buckle like a wreck on the cold green sea
Like you were a ripple in my memory
I lent you some collateral to buy new clothes
It went out the window and up your nose
And that's the end of the honeymoon
Yeah we walked down the aisle for another mile
I'd walk a million miles for one of your smiles
And you can have all the money soon
You're so deluxe, you're so divine
You're so fifty light years ahead of your time
You're a riddle, you're a ripple
You're the human sacrifice to the goddess of ice
Your hairdo is filled with diamonds and lice
And you're hardly off the nipple
Another little glitch in continuity
Like you were a ripple in my memory
The Church's "Ripple" is a song that explores the aftermath of a failed relationship. The song's narrator addresses an ex-lover, a "tiny baby," and expresses surprise at their naive beliefs. They acknowledge that the relationship was once happy, but that it has since been tarnished by the "drag of this atmosphere." The lyrics then take a bitter turn, as the singer accuses their former partner of puncturing their tires and crossing their wires. They deride the ex's acolytes as liars, and describe the fire of their anger as "singing everywhere."
The chorus of the song introduces the metaphor of the ex-lover as a ripple, representing a small disturbance in the singer's memory. This metaphor is reinforced by the singer's claim that they "walked down the aisle for another mile" and that they would "walk a million miles for one of your smiles." The song ends on a note of resignation, as the singer admits that the relationship is over and that their ex will soon have all the money. They describe the ex as "so deluxe" and "so divine," but also as a riddle and a ripple, suggesting that they are both enigmatic and inconsequential.
Line by Line Meaning
Tiny baby, so naive
You were once innocent and naive
I can't believe what you believe
I am surprised by your beliefs
You were once so happy here
You used to be content in this place
It may not be Eden or summer in Greece
This place may not be paradise
You may not even find the Gold Fleece
You may not find the treasure you seek here
In the drag of this atmosphere
In the heaviness of this environment
Now I don't want to bring up a delicate matter
I am hesitant to bring up a sensitive topic
No I'd much rather bribe or flatter you
I would prefer to influence you through gifts or compliments
'Cause flattery gets me everywhere
I know that flattery can be effective
But you punctured my tires, you crossed all my wires
You caused damage to my possessions and relationships
I brand your acolytes as a pack of liars
I accuse your followers of being deceitful
And the fire's singing everywhere
There is chaos and disorder all around
Buckle like a wreck on the cold green sea
I feel like a shipwrecked sailor in the rough sea
Like you were a ripple in my memory
You are only a faint memory in my mind
I lent you some collateral to buy new clothes
I gave you something valuable as security to buy clothes
It went out the window and up your nose
You wasted the collateral on drugs
And that's the end of the honeymoon
Our happy period is over
Yeah we walked down the aisle for another mile
We have been in this committed relationship for a while
I'd walk a million miles for one of your smiles
I am devoted to making you happy
And you can have all the money soon
I will give you all the wealth we have soon
You're so deluxe, you're so divine
You are extravagant and godlike
You're so fifty light years ahead of your time
You are far ahead of your time
You're a riddle, you're a ripple
You are a mystery, like a small wave in a vast ocean
You're the human sacrifice to the goddess of ice
You are a victim of the cold and indifferent goddess of death
Your hairdo is filled with diamonds and lice
You may appear glamorous, but you have flaws and imperfections
And you're hardly off the nipple
You are still immature and dependent
Another little glitch in continuity
Another small problem in our relationship
Like you were a ripple in my memory
You are only a faint memory in my mind
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAUGHERTY, KILBEY, KOPPES, WILSON-PIPER
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@cesarfuentes819
Tiny baby, so naive
I can't believe what you believe
You were once so happy here
It may not be Eden or summer in Greece
You may not even find the Gold Fleece
In the drag of this atmosphere
Now I don't want to bring up a delicate matter
No I'd much rather bribe or flatter you
'Cause flattery gets me everywhere
But you punctured my tires, you crossed all my wires
I brand your acolytes as a pack of liars
And the fire's singing everywhere
Buckle like a wreck on the cold green sea
Like you were a ripple in my memory
I lent you some collateral to buy new clothes
It went out the window and up your nose
And that's the end of the honeymoon
Yeah we walked down the aisle for another mile
I'd walk a million miles for one of your smiles
And you can have all the money soon
You're so deluxe, you're so divine
You're so fifty light years ahead of your time
You're a riddle, you're a ripple
You're the human sacrifice to the goddess of ice
Your hairdo is filled with diamonds and lice
And you're hardly off the nipple
@kzinful
Ripple
Tiny baby, so naive
I can't believe what you believe
You were once so happy here
It may not be Eden or summer in Greece
You may not even find the Gold Fleece
In the drag of this atmosphere
Now I don't want to bring up a delicate matter
No I'd much rather bribe or flatter you
'Cause flattery gets me everywhere
But you punctured my tires, you crossed all my wires
I brand your acolytes as a pack of liars
And the fire's singing everywhere
Buckle like a wreck on the cold green sea
Like you were a ripple in my memory
I leant you some collateral to buy new clothes
It went out the window and up your nose
And that's the end of the money
Yeah you walked down the aisle for another mile
I'd walk a million miles for one of your smiles
And you can have all the money soon
You're so deluxe, you're so divine
You're so fifty light years ahead of your time
You're a little, you're a ripple
You're the human sacrifice to the goddess of ice
Your hairdo is filled with diamonds and lice
And you're hardly off the nipple
Another little glitch in continuity
Like you were a ripple in my memory
@cjrebel
Criminally underrated. Fantastic music right here.
@slapittywapitty8173
Criminally underrated."" Yes. Why wasn't this a Bond theme?
@monicaspector2388
Best band on the planet. Priest=Aura...perfection. That is all.
@santinochavez8149
Never knew there was a music video for this melancholic masterpiece!
@SunshineClementine
Oh my gosh, I will forever love this song. It's haunting, and something to be heard in the dead of night. x
@Tuck727
Like you were a ripple in my memory. .50 light years ahead of time.
@calchav3940
So much great music from this era..
@guadalupenovoa9396
Súper relajante canción The Church, esa voz tan dulce de Steve Kilbey, me lleva al paraiso, amo a este grupo.
@danielagranger6626
Siento lo mismo, la música es tan bella y relajante. El vocalista es guapísimo 😍
@alvarotamez
@@danielagranger6626 Pues sigue vigente ,. Aqui algo reciente. Saludos.
https://youtu.be/AKngg8jGD9A