Their videos in particular have spread virally, and the project is notable not only for its artistic multimedia output, but also the creators' leveraging of YouTube and viral videos to disseminate their music and music videos. As of 2012, iamamiwhoami operates on its own label, To whom it may concern., which is founded and run by Jonna Lee. In 2014, Lee founded WAVE; a directors collective within the label "To whom it may concern.". It consists of Jonna Lee, John Strandh, and Agustín Moreaux. WAVE is now credited for iamamiwhoami's recent visuals.
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iamamiwhoami Lyrics
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We should pack our things and run away
Rest in the quicksand
Shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand
Sink slowly now, take flight
Let silence take this empty light
Take a deep breath as we go, as we go
Wanting higher up
Wanting higher
'til morning forces us to climb back down
I'd rather stay, I'd rather let us drown
Wanting higher
Wanting higher up
Wanting higher
With a harsh, unpleasant hello
The paranoia I've learned to live with although
I will never shake what's there behind
Your songs are still playing in my mind
All the white only turns to blue
Look after me and I'll look after you
Take a deep breath as we go, as we go
The lyrics of "b" by iamamiwhoami can be interpreted as the struggle for freedom, the fear of change or the fear of being left behind. The opening lines "There it was, the land of decay, We should pack our things and run away, Rest in the quicksand, Shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand", suggest a situation where the singer is in a place of decay and they are urging someone to leave with them to escape it. The quicksand could be a metaphor for a situation that sinks you down and traps you in one place.
The line "Sink slowly now, take flight, Let silence take this empty light, Take a deep breath as we go, as we go" suggests a moment of resignation or acceptance of their fate, but also a sense of relief that they are finally moving out of their current situation. The singer wants to go higher, to climb to a better place, but it's not clear whether this desire is a good thing or not. The lyrics suggest that there may be a downside to wanting to ascend higher, and that the climb may force them to come back down to earth eventually.
The second verse suggests that the singer is haunted by their past, represented by the line "Your songs are still playing in my mind". However, the singer makes a commitment to look after their companion in return for being looked after, indicating a strong bond between them. Overall, the lyrics of "b" seem to convey a sense of being trapped in a difficult situation, but also a desire for freedom and the struggle to achieve it.
Line by Line Meaning
There it was, the land of decay
We have arrived at a dilapidated place.
We should pack our things and run away
We need to leave this place as soon as possible.
Rest in the quicksand
We are sinking fast.
Shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand
We need to stick together through this difficult situation.
Sink slowly now, take flight
We are sinking slowly, but can still escape if we act fast.
Let silence take this empty light
We should embrace the quiet and darkness of the situation.
Take a deep breath as we go, as we go
We must stay calm and focused on the escape plan.
Wanting higher
We crave something greater.
Wanting higher up
We desire to rise above our current situation.
Wanting higher
Our craving for something greater persists.
'til morning forces us to climb back down
We must keep moving until we can no longer physically continue without rest.
I'd rather stay, I'd rather let us drown
I am conflicted between staying in the familiar, safe zone and taking a risk that could lead to our doom.
With a harsh, unpleasant hello
A rude awakening, a difficult situation.
The paranoia I've learned to live with although
Despite the fear and anxiety, we must persevere in this situation.
I will never shake what's there behind
Even when we escape, the negative experience will stay with us.
Your songs are still playing in my mind
The memories of the past are difficult to forget.
All the white only turns to blue
Even what was once bright and hopeful has turned to sadness.
Look after me and I'll look after you
We must take care of each other through this difficult time.
Take a deep breath as we go, as we go
We must continue on with a calm mindset to make it through.
Contributed by Ella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BayHelezon
There it was, the land of decay
We should pack our things and run away
Rest in the quicksand
Shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand
Sink slowly now, take flight
Let silence take this empty light
Take a deep breath as we go, as we go
Wanting higher
Wanting higher up
Wanting higher
Till morning forces us to climb back down
I'd rather stay, I'd rather let us drown
Wanting higher
Wanting higher up
Wanting higher
With a harsh, unpleasant hello
The paranoia I've learned to live with although
I will never shake what's there behind
Your songs are still playing in my mind
All the white only turns to blue
Look after me and I'll look after you
Take a deep breath as we go, as we go
@suffer4fashion
I still remember that feeling when I realized for the first time that we were getting a full song :) all the teasers and then THIS! Oh how the mystery heightened every sense. So well crafted!
@BayHelezon
There it was, the land of decay
We should pack our things and run away
Rest in the quicksand
Shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand
Sink slowly now, take flight
Let silence take this empty light
Take a deep breath as we go, as we go
Wanting higher
Wanting higher up
Wanting higher
Till morning forces us to climb back down
I'd rather stay, I'd rather let us drown
Wanting higher
Wanting higher up
Wanting higher
With a harsh, unpleasant hello
The paranoia I've learned to live with although
I will never shake what's there behind
Your songs are still playing in my mind
All the white only turns to blue
Look after me and I'll look after you
Take a deep breath as we go, as we go
@aligull3662
V xxx
@andrewfallon3998
I was here from the beginning... And this still blows my mind. My absolute absolute favourite. The memories this songs brings back are devastating. 😍😭😍
@ballerinafantastique
Watching this high will fuck you up
@Adriel_adams27
Amo eternamente esse projeto !!!! Jonna tu manda no meu core ❤️❤️
@bichodomatoexe
Absoluto louco homen
@matontherocks
Ela não é estranha, ela apenas trás a tona coisas que estão de alguma forma escondidas nos nossos subconscientes, coisas muitas vezes que quando crianças a gente acharia super normal, mas que ao longo do tempo, com a necessidade de definir outras prioridades, acabam se escondendo lá no fundo...pelo menos quando vejo coisas de Iamamiwhoami, ou até de outros projetos similares, eu sinto essas coisas voltando.
@degomb
b is for amazing
@gabrieltoscanov
i ll never forget this masterpiece