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.
It Takes Time to Be a Man
The Rapture Lyrics
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But it takes time to be a man
And it's more than you figure
Well take it slow and take my hand
And there's room at the mountaintop
For everyone in God's plan
So just trust in your brother
Oh yeah
I bet you can't get what you want
Come on baby come on darling
I bet you can't get what you need
Come on sugar and try
And there's faith in the answer
We all swear on this land
And the birds they are singing
From the place that we stand
Oh yeah
I bet you can't get what you want
Come on baby come on darling
I bet you can't get what you need
Come on sugar and try
I bet you can't get what you want
Come on baby come on darling
I bet you can't get what you need
Come on sugar and try
Well there's room in your heart now
For excellence to take a stand
And there's tears that need shedding
It's all part of the plan
Oh yeah
I bet you can't get what you want
Come on baby come on darling
I bet you can't get what you need
Come on sugar and try
I bet you can't get what you want
Come on baby come on darling
I bet you can't get what you need
Come on sugar and try
Hallelujah hallelujah
The opening verse of The Rapture's "It Takes Time to Be a Man" suggests the meaning behind the song. Although we are all growing up, it takes a certain amount of time and development to become a respectable, responsible man. The song speaks to the idea of growing up takes time, and it's more involved than people often think. The chorus reiterates the idea of trying hard to achieve what you want, but at the same time, you may not achieve it.
The next verse speaks of trust and faith, indicating that these are essential to achieving excellence. The birds singing may represent a hopeful tone, which suggests that things will be okay even when you don't attain your goals. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes that it may be not enough simply to want or need something, but instead, the effort is required. The phrase "come on sugar and try" brings a jolt of energy to the song's tone, urging the listener to believe in themselves and keep pushing forward despite the obstacles that come their way.
The final verse speaks of relinquishing everything and going with what's on your heart. It may be challenging to come to terms with, but it is all part of the plan. This song conveys the message that growing up, developing a plan, working hard towards it, and having faith is essential to become a man.
Line by Line Meaning
Well we're all getting bigger
We are all growing up and maturing.
But it takes time to be a man
It takes time and experience to develop maturity and responsibility.
And it's more than you figure
It's not just about physical growth, but also emotional and psychological development.
Well take it slow and take my hand
Take your time and let me guide you through the process.
And there's room at the mountaintop
There is enough opportunity for success and achievement for everyone.
For everyone in God's plan
Success and achievement are part of God's plan for everyone.
So just trust in your brother
Believe in each other's potential and support one another.
Let me help you if I can
I am willing to aid and assist you in your journey.
Oh yeah
An expression of affirmation and encouragement.
I bet you can't get what you want
Challenging someone to strive for what they truly desire.
Come on baby come on darling
Encouraging someone to keep trying and not give up.
I bet you can't get what you need
Challenging someone to identify and obtain what they truly need.
Come on sugar and try
Encouraging someone to put in effort and determination.
And there's faith in the answer
Belief that there is a solution to every problem.
We all swear on this land
We all commit to working together and helping one another improve our lives.
And the birds they are singing
Nature is a reminder that every day is a new opportunity for growth and development.
From the place that we stand
We have the power to change our environment and make progress towards our goals.
Well there's room in your heart now
There is capacity for love and growth within each of us.
For excellence to take a stand
We have the potential to strive for excellence and achieve greatness.
And there's tears that need shedding
Emotional healing is a necessary and natural part of growth.
It's all part of the plan
Every experience, good or bad, is a necessary part of our personal development.
Hallelujah hallelujah
A joyful expression of praise and celebration.
Lyrics © Fintage House Publishing
Written by: GABRIEL ANDRUZZI, LUKE JENNER, VITO JOSHUA ROCCOFORTE
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French don't Speak English
The music is as wonderful as the lyrics. The Rapture is a very important band of our century and I hope our children will remember them.
Alexander
Today I found out this was the last song my friend listened to before passing away at 30. He was gonna become an even greater man, rip J
nacho
Nobody cares
SuperDrWhoLock
Sorry to hear that Alexander, I hope you’re coping ok
indira Sthefany Mogollon Mantilla
Por que esta canción me hace sentir tan bien?
Riff Newb
I have my tough days and still struggle with challenges that life is throwing at me. But this song helps me believe. Thank you :)
reandruzzi
And even though I'm not in the least bit religious, I love all the new songs and have a new found respect for Luke. Not that I didn't respect him before, but I love how personal these songs are.
David RodEsc
This is great! simply great!
kyle andrus
Just hearing this now.... Probably one of the best things I've heard in a while..
popicco
this band is really really underrated