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.
First Gear
The Rapture Lyrics
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First gear, oh
First gear don't you get me down, nuh-uh
First gear
I'm overlord in a my-m-my-m-my M-Mustang Ford, ow
Can I ask you a question?
Can I bear the reply?
It's the third time's charm for new romance, oh
I wanna brake it with you
Uh, does it feel alright now?
Oh, does it look good too, oh
Uh, does it feel alright and does it look good, good to you? Oh
First gear I feel alright, I say all my friends gonna riot tonight
Headlights can't you see, that it's all green lights for you and me?
I'm fired up the engine is running
All my charm and all my cunning
Girl, I wanna brake it with you
Hey, does it feel alright now?
Uh, does it look good too? Oh
Hey, does it feel alright and does it look good, good to you?
I've got to shake, shake, shake
I've got to get down, whatever it takes, oh
Shake, shake, shake
I've got to get down, whatever it takes, oh
My-my-my-my Mustang Ford
My my my M-M-Mustang Ford
My-my-my-my Mustang Ford
My-my-my-my Mustang Ford
My my my M-M-Mustang Ford
My-my-my-my M-Mustang Ford
My-my-my-my Mustang Ford
My-my-my-my Mustang Ford, my
Oh, does it feel alright now?
Uh, does it look good too? Oh
Hey, does it feel alright and does it look good, good to you?
I've got to shake, shake, shake
I've got to get down whatever it takes, oh
Shake, shake, shake
I've got to get down whatever it takes, oh
My-my-my-my Mustang Ford
My-my-my-my Mustang Ford
My-my-my-my Mustang Ford
My-my-my-my Mustang Ford
My-my-my-my Mustang Ford
My-my-my-my Mustang Ford
My-my-my-my Mustang Ford
My-my-my-my Mustang Ford
Oh, does it feel alright now? Uh, does it look good too? Oh
Hey, does it feel alright and does it look good, good to you?
Oh, does it feel alright now?
Uh, does it look good, too? Oh
Hey, does it feel alright and does it look good, look good to you?
I've got to shake, shake, shake,
I've got to shake, shake, shake
I've got to shake, shake, shake
I've got to get down, whatever it takes, oh
Shake shake shake
I've got to shake, shake, shake
I've got to shake, shake, shake
I've got to get down, whatever it takes, oh
The Rapture's "First Gear" is a high-energy rock song that celebrates the thrill of driving a Mustang Ford in first gear. The title of the song refers to the first gear of a car, but it also suggests a desire to start something new and exciting. The song opens with the singer's excitement at being in first gear, urging others not to bring them down as they revel in the joy of their Mustang Ford.
The chorus of the song explores the singer's desire for new romance, expressed through the repetition of the phrase "I wanna brake it with you." The lyrics suggest that the singer has been looking for love for a while, but this time they have the charm and cunning to make it work. The song captures the feeling of being young and alive, wanting to live life to the fullest, and not being held back by anyone or anything.
In the final verse, the singer emphasizes the need to let loose and have fun, encouraging others to join them in shaking and dancing to the music. Overall, the song is a celebration of the thrill of the open road, the joy of youthful energy, and the desire for new experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
First gear, ow
Starting off, feeling excited and ready to go.
First gear, oh
Emphasizing the feeling of enthusiasm and eagerness to begin.
First gear don't you get me down, nuh-uh
Asserting that nothing can slow down the momentum and excitement of starting something new.
First gear
Repeating the phrase to further emphasize the importance and excitement of starting off on the right foot.
I'm overlord in a my-m-my-m-my M-Mustang Ford, ow
Feeling confident and powerful in a fast, flashy car as a symbol of status and coolness.
Can I ask you a question?
Requesting permission to ask a direct question.
Can I bear the reply?
Acknowledging the potential risk involved in asking a question and wondering if the answer will be difficult to hear or accept.
First gear, second chance
Reflecting on how starting fresh in a new project or relationship can feel like a second chance at success.
It's the third time's charm for new romance, oh
Anticipating that the third time trying to start a new romance will be the one that finally works out.
I wanna brake it with you
Expressing a desire to take risks and live life to the fullest with someone.
Uh, does it feel alright now?
Checking in with the other person to make sure they are enjoying the moment as much as the singer is.
Oh, does it look good too, oh
Wondering if the appearance of the situation is as good as the feeling.
Uh, does it feel alright and does it look good, good to you? Oh
Combining the previous questions to emphasize the desire for mutual enjoyment and involvement in the moment.
First gear I feel alright, I say all my friends gonna riot tonight
Feeling ecstatic and confident that the start of something great will lead to an exciting and fun night with friends.
Headlights can't you see, that it's all green lights for you and me?
Feeling like everything is aligned and ready to go in a positive direction, as symbolized by green traffic lights.
I'm fired up the engine is running
Feeling energized and ready to dive into a new project or experience.
All my charm and all my cunning
Feeling confident in one's ability to navigate and succeed in social situations or business dealings.
Girl, I wanna brake it with you
Repeating the desire to share risks and exciting experiences with someone special.
I've got to shake, shake, shake
Repeating the phrase to emphasize the singer's need for movement and excitement.
I've got to get down, whatever it takes, oh
Asserting a determination to experience life to the fullest, no matter the consequences.
My-my-my-my Mustang Ford
Repeating the phrase as a symbol of pride and status associated with the car.
Oh, does it feel alright now?
Checking in again with the other person to make sure they are still enjoying the moment.
Uh, does it look good too? Oh
Repeating the previous question to maintain communication and interest in the other person's experience.
Hey, does it feel alright and does it look good, good to you?
Reciting the previous questions again to emphasize the desire for mutuality and joint enjoyment of the moment.
Shake, shake, shake
Repeating the phrase to emphasize the importance of fun and movement.
Lyrics © Fintage House Publishing
Written by: Gabriel Andruzzi, Luke Jenner, Matthew Brian Safer, Vito Joshua Roccoforte
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