From the howling voodoo high priest Gideon Bensen to the Magdeline-esque passion of Isabella Manfredi, the voices in this band stir up a religious fervor that makes you want to drink the kool aid and wait for the spaceship. And after only one year together and the release of a self-titled EP, The Preatures are embarking on a project that flicks the finger to all expectation. Dubbed The 66 Project it sees the band in collaboration with local artists, filmmakers, and producer Tony Buchen (Tim Finn, WIM) to release free music until May 2011.
The band had started with the name; The Preachers, but to make it more original and not to make anyone confused with 60s American band named The Preachers, the band had announced on August 2nd 2012 that their new name would be The Preatures.
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Yanada
The Preatures Lyrics
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Be sweet like you
They wanna wreck it in the moment
Keep you cynical
Well, that's not me, sister
That's not my style with you
I'm walking to the water and I take a dive
Tell me how it was in
The beginning of our land
We're like the Dreamtime
Shedding our skin again
I open up my eyes underwater
I just open up my eyes underwater (O oh)
I open up my eyes underwater
I just open up my eyes under, uh
Under the water
And I'm looking at you
You just think too much
You gotta get out of your head, baby
Get back in touch
Well, there's a secret in the river
And the river is deep
I know if I dream the future
It will dream back at me
And I'm high there, walking with you again
Tell me how it was in
The beginning of our land
We're like the Dreamtime
Shedding our skin again
I open up my eyes underwater
I just open up my eyes underwater (O oh)
I open up my eyes underwater
I just open up my eyes under, uh
Under the water
Yanada yanada yanada marri yanada
Gumada, gumada, nula burra-wa
Yanada yanada yanada, walama yanama la
Gumada, gumada wa nura (Ngurra-wa)
Yanada yanada yanada marri yanada
Gumada, gumada, nula burra-wa
Yanada yanada yanada, walama yanama la
Wa nura wa nura (Ngurra-wa)
And you got nothing to prove
Standing up on your feet
Even though people like to see you
Living down on your knees
To the big sister, little sister
Take me into your arms
Well, there's a secret in the river
And the river is deep
You don't need to fear the future
If you see what I see
And I'm high there, walking with you again
Tell me how it was in
The beginning of our land
We're like the Dreamtime
Shedding our skin again
I open up my eyes underwater
I just open up my eyes underwater (O oh)
I open up my eyes underwater
I just open up my eyes under, uh
Under the water
Hold yourself in it, brace yourself with it
Oh, hold yourself in it
Brace yourself with it
Hold yourself in it, brace yourself with it
Sweet water, get in it and
Brace yourself with it, Singing
Yanada yanada yanada marri yanada
Gumada, gumada, nula burra-wa
Yanada yanada yanada, walama yanama la
Gumada, gumada wa nura (Ngurra-wa)
Yanada yanada yanada marri yanada
Gumada, gumada, nula burra-wa
Yanada yanada yanada, walama yanama la
Wa nura wa nura (Ngurra-wa)
Yanada yanada yanada marri yanada
Gumada, gumada, nula burra-wa (Sweet water)
Yanada yanada yanada, walama yanama la
Gumada, gumada wa nura (Ngurra-wa)
Yanada yanada yanada marri yanada
Gumada, gumada, nula burra-wa
Yanada yanada yanada, walama yanama la
(Sweet water, get in it
Brace yourself with it, Singing)
Wa nura wa nura (Ngurra-wa)
The lyrics of "Yanada" by The Preatures speak to the idea of embracing vulnerability and diving into the unknown. The song begins by addressing societal pressure to be cynical and avoid innocence and sweetness. The singer asserts that they are different from that mindset and are willing to take a dive and explore uncharted territories. This can be seen as a metaphor for taking risks in life and relationships.
The chorus suggests a deep connection between the singer and their companion, referred to as "you." They reminisce about the beginning of their journey or relationship, comparing it to the Dreamtime, a concept in Australian Aboriginal culture where the past, present, and future merge. Shedding their skin again symbolizes growth and transformation.
In the second verse, the singer encourages "you" to stop overthinking and reconnect with their instincts. There is an acknowledgment of a secret in the river, representing hidden knowledge or wisdom. The river's depth symbolizes the depth of experience and understanding. The singer believes that if they dream the future, the future will dream back at them, suggesting a reciprocal relationship with the world.
The bridge signifies empowerment and resistance against societal expectations. The singer insists that "you" don't need to prove anything to others. Standing tall, not succumbing to pressure, is more important. They affirm that there is no need to fear the future if "you" can see what they see.
Overall, "Yanada" encourages embracing vulnerability, exploring the unknown, and connecting with one's instincts and intuition.
Line by Line Meaning
People say it's not cool to
There are people who believe that it is not trendy or desirable to
Be sweet like you
to display kindness and compassion like you do
They wanna wreck it in the moment
They want to destroy that sweetness and genuineness in the present moment
Keep you cynical
and keep you suspicious and distrustful
Well, that's not me, sister
However, I am not like that, my dear friend
That's not my style with you
It is not my approach when it comes to you
I'm walking to the water and I take a dive
I am walking towards the water and then submerge myself into it
And I'm high there, walking with you again
And in that state, I am elevated and walking with you once more
Tell me how it was in
Please describe to me how it was like in
The beginning of our land
the origin of our existence
We're like the Dreamtime
We are similar to the Dreamtime, the sacred era of creation in Australian Aboriginal mythology
Shedding our skin again
Releasing our old selves and transforming anew
I open up my eyes underwater
I deliberately open my eyes below the surface of the water
I just open up my eyes underwater (O oh)
I simply allow my eyes to take in the underwater world
And I'm looking at you
And I am gazing at you
You just think too much
You tend to overanalyze and overthink
You gotta get out of your head, baby
You need to free yourself from your constant thoughts
Get back in touch
And reconnect with your true self
Well, there's a secret in the river
There is a mysterious and profound knowledge hidden within the river
And the river is deep
And that knowledge runs deep
I know if I dream the future
I understand that if I envision and imagine the future
It will dream back at me
It will respond and mirror my dreams
Yanada yanada yanada marri yanada
Yanada yanada yanada marri yanada
Gumada, gumada, nula burra-wa
Gumada, gumada, nula burra-wa
Yanada yanada yanada, walama yanama la
Yanada yanada yanada, walama yanama la
Gumada, gumada wa nura (Ngurra-wa)
Gumada, gumada wa nura (Ngurra-wa)
And you got nothing to prove
And you have no need to prove yourself
Standing up on your feet
Standing tall and strong
Even though people like to see you
Even though some people enjoy witnessing
Living down on your knees
You living in a vulnerable position
To the big sister, little sister
To the older sister, younger sister
Take me into your arms
Embrace me warmly and protectively
You don't need to fear the future
You do not need to be afraid of what lies ahead
If you see what I see
If you perceive and understand the same visions as I do
Hold yourself in it, brace yourself with it
Immerse yourself in it and fortify yourself with it
Oh, hold yourself in it
Oh, retain that state within you
Brace yourself with it
Steady yourself by anchoring to it
Sweet water, get in it and
Pure and refreshing water, enter it and
Brace yourself with it, Singing
Support yourself with it and express it through singing
Wa nura wa nura (Ngurra-wa)
Wa nura wa nura (Ngurra-wa)
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MJD
This song would be a hit in the 80's. Should be today, but sadly mainstream music in the UK is a polluted mess. Great tune, evokes good feeling.
Oscar Varisco
Agreed
southern cross tattoo
I love the Preatures, and I love that they incorporated Aboriginal language in their music. Very reminiscent of how people like Peter Garret of Midnight Oil and Paul Kelly were and are still involved with the community. The Preatures are a great example of an amazing current Australian band...legendary might I add. π
Prof. Pelican Poop
Thank you for this gift, Preatures. Like a quenching rain come to break the cultural drought of divisiveness. ππβ€οΈ
James Warren
Amazing song. Isabella's little "Ooh!" just slays me every time. : )
Paul Dufficy
me too
Barcaluv67
This is such gorgeous music. They never disappoint. The Preatures should be HUGE.
the separatist
Just tripped over this on Spotify epically beautiful song really uplifting
SkibbidyBupBupBah aka Elvis'PB
I just thought the song was catchy but then I watched this, it made me look into the background of the song, then the lyrics and well, now I'm just shattered to pieces. This is awesome :)
The_Black_Douglas
I've just played this song back to back four times and it just becomes more and more beautiful each time.