There are two artists sharing the name The Rapture:
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.

Whoo! Alright
The Rapture Lyrics

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Oh, the sun drenched French girls won't relate
To a frozen glare from the Northern State
Dreamin' of fat happy babies
Kickin' ladies on the Metro now

And the mirrors won't sing back divine
Be it choppin your hair or choppin a line
But you laugh-crack-up they

Laugh-crack up and smile

Whoo! Alright - let's fall apart
And the clock starts tickin now
Tick tick tick tick tick tick OW!

She said 'your allegory is far too blunt'
I said 'this ain't no laboratory your the cunt'
She said 'emotional distance, it doesn't rhyme
or resonate brilliance from in it's time'
But is it lyrical genius or crap rock poetry?
I say the lineage runs Morrison, Patti Smyth and me

But maybe the reason we're so uninspired
Is cuz the hour is late and the bodies are tired
I think everyone here can agree
That a party ain't great cuz the booze is free
Naw the free spirits ain't settin' no one's spirits free

Yeah! Uh huh, I'm falling apart
And the clock starts here and now
Tick tick tick tick OW!

Wind it up now

People don't dance no more
They just stand there like this:
They cross their arms and stare you down
And drink and moan and diss
People don't dance no more
They just stand there like this:
They cross their arms and stare you down
And drink and moan and diss
People don't dance no more
They just stand there like this:
They cross their arms and stare you down
And drink and moan and diss

People don't dance no more
They just stand there like this:
They cross their arms and stare you down
and drink and moan and diss

I used to think life's a bitter pill, but its a grand old time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Rapture's song Whoo! Alright touch upon themes of cultural differences, creative inspiration, and the state of contemporary nightlife. The first verse discusses the contrast between the cheerfulness of French girls and the colder disposition of those from the Northern State. The lines “Dreamin' of fat happy babies / Kickin' ladies on the Metro now” could be interpreted as a fantasy of family life against the reality of commuting, while the phrase “fat happy babies” might be an ironic commentary on the American ideal of the suburban nuclear family. The second verse explores the relationship between the performer and his critics, particularly the suggestion that the song’s allegory is “far too blunt.” The chorus exclaims “whoo! alright - let's fall apart” as if inviting the listener to forget their worries and embrace the moment. The repeated lines “people don't dance no more / they just stand there like this” suggest a certain ambivalence in contemporary nightlife culture, where social interaction is replaced with passivity and detachment.

Whoo! Alright was the second single released from The Rapture's 2003 album Echoes.

The song features members of the Delta 72 and Les Savy Fav as backing musicians.

Whoo! Alright was included in the soundtrack of the 2005 film Grandma's Boy.

The song's music video was directed by Ben Dickinson.

The Rapture performed Whoo! Alright on The Late Show with David Letterman in 2003.

The chorus of the song has been used in a number of advertisements, including those for Verizon and Sonic.

Whoo! Alright was covered by punk band Fucked Up in 2008.

The Rapture announced their breakup while performing Whoo! Alright at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2014.

The song has been described as a dance-punk classic and one of the defining tracks of the genre.

The chords for the song are D, G, A, and B minor.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, the sun drenched French girls won't relate
The carefree and happy girls from France cannot understand the sadness from northern states.

To a frozen glare from the Northern State
People from the northern states have a cold attitude and unwelcoming face.

Dreamin' of fat happy babies
Yearning for a future filled with joyful and plump children.

Kickin' ladies on the Metro now
Traveling on the subway and accidentally kicking someone.

And the mirrors won't sing back divine
Reflecting on oneself won't bring anything extraordinary.

Be it choppin your hair or choppin a line
Whether it's getting a haircut or taking drugs, it won't change anything significant.

But you laugh-crack-up they
You start laughing uncontrollably.

Laugh-crack up and smile
Laugh with excitement and happiness.

Whoo! Alright - let's fall apart
Feeling chaotic and embracing the moment regardless.

And the clock starts tickin now
Time is running out or the countdown has officially begun.

Tick tick tick tick tick tick OW!
Emphasizing the ticking clock sound and its urgency.

She said 'your allegory is far too blunt'
She criticized the lack of subtlety in his metaphors.

I said 'this ain't no laboratory your the cunt'
Responding with an insult, stating that she isn't in charge or knowledgeable enough to make such comments.

She said 'emotional distance, it doesn't rhyme
She pointed out that the song's emotional detachment didn't fit the rhythm or tone.

or resonate brilliance from in it's time'
Songs that resonate through time should be brilliant and not indifferent.

But is it lyrical genius or crap rock poetry?
Wondering if the lyrics are truly genius or just poor rock poetry.

I say the lineage runs Morrison, Patti Smyth and me
Comparing oneself to music legends like Jim Morrison and Patti Smyth.

But maybe the reason we're so uninspired
The feeling of being uncreative or unmotivated.

Is cuz the hour is late and the bodies are tired
Being tired and losing inspiration when it's late at night.

I think everyone here can agree
Making a general statement that everyone will support.

That a party ain't great cuz the booze is free
A good party is not only fun because of free drinks or alcohol.

Naw the free spirits ain't settin' no one's spirits free
Being free in spirit is not enough to make others happy or feel free.

Yeah! Uh huh, I'm falling apart
Agreeing with the chaos and feeling like everything is falling apart.

And the clock starts here and now
Emphasizing the idea that time is running out and it's happening in the present moment.

Wind it up now
Getting ready to start something exciting or moving onto the next part of the song.

People don't dance no more
Noticing that people refrain from dancing.

They just stand there like this:
Describing the position of the people standing without dancing.

They cross their arms and stare you down
They look at others and judge them with a negative attitude.

And drink and moan and diss
Drinking alcohol and complaining about everything around them.

I used to think life's a bitter pill, but its a grand old time
However challenging life can be, there are always moments of joy and celebration.

Lyrics © Fintage House Publishing
Written by: GABRIEL ANDRUZZI, LUKE JENNER, MATTHEW BRIAN SAFER, VITO JOSHUA ROCCOFORTE

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