1. The Rapture is an… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists sharing the name The Rapture:
1. The Rapture is an American rock band formed in 1998.
2) The Rapture is British keyboardist, recording engineer and producer Stuart Lynch.
(for the Finnish death/doom band, see Rapture)
1)The Rapture is an American rock band formed in San Francisco. The band mixes influences of post-punk, dance-punk, acid house, disco, electronica, and more.
The Rapture formed in 1998 by drummer Vito Roccoforte and guitarist/vocalist Luke Jenner. After relocating to New York, the original bassist left and was replaced by Matt Safer. The band toured extensively and in 2001 released the six-song EP Out of the Races and Onto the Tracks on Sub Pop Records. The Rapture were forerunners of the post-punk revival that was taking place in the early 2000s. Multi-instrumentalist Gabriel Andruzzi joined the band in 2002. Their first full-length record, Echoes, was released to critical acclaim in 2003.
In January 2004, the Rapture acted as main support to Funeral for a Friend on the NME Awards Tour, alongside other burgeoning acts Franz Ferdinand and The Von Bondies. Later that year, the band toured on the main stage of the Curiosa Festival alongside Interpol, Scarling, Mogwai, Cursive, The Cooper Temple Clause, Head Automatica, and their own idols, The Cure.
The Rapture announced the completion of their second full-length album, Pieces of the People We Love, which was released on Universal Motown Records in September 2006. Paul Epworth, Ewan Pearson and Danger Mouse produced the album.
Their fourth album In the Grace Of Your Love Love was released on September 6, 2011 following a five year hiatus during which Jenner attended church regularly and sang in its choir. His ecclesiastical experiences influenced his songwriting and such songs as the first single "How Deep Is Your Love?" were his interpretation of gospel music. (How Deep Is Your Love Songfacts).
Phoenix producer/Cassius member Philippe Zdar produced the record, which the Rapture recorded in Brooklyn and Paris.
In 2014, a press release for the Red Bull Music Academy tribute to William Onyeabor featured Luke Jenner as one of the acts participating. In the press release, Jenner was tagged with the brackets "formerly of The Rapture." It was confirmed by Jonathan Galkin, manager of DFA records, that the band had split. The band reunited in 2019 without bassist Matt Safer.
2)The Rapture is British keyboardist, recording engineer and producer Stuart Lynch.
Blue Bird
The Rapture Lyrics
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Let me tell you
What I did
My heart got broke
I wrote a note
It didn't change a thing
The sky was black
I couldn't remember anything
Sparrow on the wind
Life is narrow
When you carry every thing you did
It'll beat you up
And put you down
Your head will be
Far underground
But don't give up
Look the light
I'll see you on the other side
The Rapture's song Blue Bird is an introspective and contemplative piece about dealing with heartbreak and moving on from the pain. The opening line "Blue bird on my shoulder" suggests the presence of hope and positivity. The singer then proceeds to confide in the bird, sharing that their heart has been broken and despite writing a note, it didn't do anything to alleviate the pain. The line "It didn't change a thing" is particularly poignant as it highlights the feeling of helplessness one experiences when they cannot change a difficult situation.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the despair they felt when the sky turned black, unable to remember anything. This is a metaphorical representation of feeling lost, helpless and hopeless. The next few lines "Sparrow on the wind, life is narrow when you carry everything you did, it'll beat you up and put you down, your head will be far underground" provide insight into the singer's mindset. They recognize that carrying the baggage of the past can weigh heavily and impact one's mental and emotional well-being, making them feel as though they have hit rock bottom.
However, the song concludes on a hopeful note, encouraging the listener to persevere through the darkness and look towards the light. The line "But don't give up, look to the light, I'll see you on the other side" is a comforting and reassuring message that good things await on the other side of pain and hardship. In conclusion, Blue Bird is an inspiring and therapeutic song that speaks to the human experience of navigating through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue bird on my shoulder
I have a sense of comfort and companionship for a brief moment
Let me tell you
I'm about to express something important to you
What I did
I want to share the details of an experience that impacted me
My heart got broke
I experienced emotional pain from a relationship
I wrote a note
I attempted to express my feelings through written words
It didn't change a thing
My attempt was unsuccessful and the situation remained unchanged
Woke up one day
I experienced a sudden revelation
The sky was black
I felt as though the world was devoid of hope
I couldn't remember anything
My memory was compromised or I felt as though I had lost myself
Sparrow on the wind
Life is unpredictable and often difficult
Life is narrow
Life can feel suffocatingly confined
When you carry every thing you did
When you are weighed down by the burdens of past mistakes and regrets
It'll beat you up
It will emotionally and mentally exhaust you
And put you down
It will make you feel defeated and discouraged
Your head will be
You will feel overwhelmed and consumed by your situation
Far underground
You will feel as though you are buried and trapped
But don't give up
Do not lose hope or surrender
Look the light
Focus on positivity, optimism, and opportunities for growth
I'll see you on the other side
I hope to experience a positive transformation and I wish the same for you
Lyrics © Fintage House Publishing
Written by: GABRIEL ANDRUZZI, LUKE JENNER, VITO JOSHUA ROCCOFORTE
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Sam Lee
Really nice music <3
El Capitan Buenvino
Blue bird on my shoulder
Let me tell you
What I did
My heart got broke
I wrote a note
It didn't change a thing
Woke up one day
The sky was black
I couldn't remember anything
Sparrow on the wind
Life is narrow
When you carry every thing you did
It'll beat you up
And put you down
Your head will be
Far underground
But don't give up
Look the light
I'll see you on the o
Pendaro EP
Si me muero quiero que esta sea la canción que escuche mientras veo pasar mi vida frente a mis ojos
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wow. two rapture songs in a row that don't sound like u2. but, "i'll see you on the other side"? really? i'm pretty sure i've heard that somewhere before. about 100 times. it's not good enough to be an early barrett tune, but i get the impression that's the goal.
no comment
"...I'll see you on the other side"
lytchye8
Ok. Merci Misfits ^^,