The White Room
The KLF/The Jams/The Timelords Lyrics
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Spanna noo na ne ne naho
Spa noo na naho
Noo na naho
Noo na naho
Spa noo na naho
Spanna noo na noo na noo na naho
Spa noo na nehhey
Noo na naho
Noo na naho
Spanna noo na noo na ne na naho
Spanna noo na ne ne naho
(Continue)
Talk to me, talk to me
If you want to know the things we see
Then step inside our skins
The white room, the white room
We spin, we turn, watch and wait
As the world just creeps on by
The white room, the white room
Ooohhaaa
Talk to me, talk to me
Far below, a small boat sails
Catching fish from the sea
The white room, the white room
We climb the mountain, feel the wind
We climbed to touch the stars
The white room, the white room
Ooohhaaa
The white room, the white room
The white room, the white room
The white room, the white room
The white room, the white room
The lyrics of The KLF/The Jams/The Timelords' song The White Room are puzzling and obscure, but they manage to create an atmosphere of surrealism and mystery. It seems like the words are strung together in a nonsensical way but are meant to stimulate the imagination and inspire the listeners to let go of reality and escape into the "white room," a place that is left open to interpretation. The repetition of "Spanna noo na" and "Noo na naho" is like a mantra that induces the trance-like state of mind that is necessary to access the white room.
The chorus of "Talk to me, talk to me" suggests that the song is beckoning the listeners to join the journey, to step inside their skins and witness the things they see. The lines that follow are vivid and dream-like, describing a small boat sailing on the sea, a mountain climb, and touching the stars. These lines could symbolize the different layers of consciousness, or perhaps they embody the different aspects of life that are explored when in the white room.
Line by Line Meaning
Spanna noo na noo na ne na naho
A nonsensical phrase meant to evoke a sense of rhythm and energy
Spanna noo na ne ne naho
Continuation of the nonsensical phrase
Spa noo na naho
Yet another continuation of the nonsensical phrase
Noo na naho
Repetition of the nonsensical phrase
Noo na naho
Repetition of the nonsensical phrase
Spa noo na naho
Final repetition of the nonsensical phrase
Talk to me, talk to me
An invitation for the listener to engage with the song's message
If you want to know the things we see
Suggesting that there is hidden knowledge to be gained from the experiences of the singers
Then step inside our skins
To truly understand the singers' perspectives, one must embody them
The white room, the white room
Referring to a space where the singers are free to create their own reality
We spin, we turn, watch and wait
The singers are actively engaged in observing the passing of time and the world around them
As the world just creeps on by
The perception that life is moving slowly and without any sense of purpose
Ooohhaaa
An emotional interjection meant to intensify the mood of the song
Far below, a small boat sails
Reference to the fact that there is always something going on in the world, even if we are not aware of it
Catching fish from the sea
An example of one of the many small-scale activities that make up the fabric of life
We climb the mountain, feel the wind
Undertaking a difficult journey to experience a sense of freedom and release
We climbed to touch the stars
A metaphor for striving towards a higher purpose and achieving greatness
The white room, the white room
Repeating the refrain to reiterate the importance of this space for the singers
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERNEST DRUMMOND WILLIAM, JAMES FRANCIS CAUTY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@independantfundament
This is the original release NOT the American release
I hope this helps you find your favorite song
00:00 Justified And Ancient
01:31 What Time is Love?
04:42 Make It Rain
08:39 3 AM Eternal
12:18 Church of The KLF
14:10 Last Train to Trancentral
19:43 Build A Fire
24:19 The White Room
29:31 No More Tears
38:49 - 43:31 Justified And Ancient
@alan.a.7082
One of the most memorable albums ever purchased. More people should listen to this. Wish I could describe the memories. Pure class. Klf,s gonna rock ya!!!!!
@theyredistortingyourrhythm130
Australia SEES
@sassylass64
Rock ya mind and bend your brain..................
@euanscotland
You didn't even try to describe the memories,
The English language has more words than any other on the planet.
Go on. Give it a go.
@sonianatasha.865
Klf was one of the first record I ever bought.
They were class.
@europeandream1
this is not for everyone.
@provatos
I feel so utterly lucky to have lived the KLF era, when they were hugely popular! What an amazing time to be 18, 19, 20 and a musicophile. I treasure my KLF 12 and 7 inches singles which I bought back then! 🙏
@adrock6021
I love u, already
@FFM0594
Older guy here. Never forget KLF was born out of a punk rocker's mind. Old punks love all things Acid/Techno, too.
@Philtho
Yeah, they were always something special. You had all those other great bands of the time like Prodigy, Orb, etc but this album will always be a special gem that defies time.