The White Room
the KLF feat. Black Steel Lyrics
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Spanna noo na ne ne naho
Spa noo na naho
Noo na naho
Noo na naho
Spa noo na naho
Spanna noo na noo na noo na naho
Spa noo na nehhey
Noo na naho
Noo na naho
Spanna noo na noo na ne na naho
Spanna noo na ne ne naho
(Continue)
Talk to me, talk to me
If you want to know the things we see
Then step inside our skins
The white room, the white room
We spin, we turn, watch and wait
As the world just creeps on by
The white room, the white room
Ooohhaaa
Talk to me, talk to me
Far below, a small boat sails
Catching fish from the sea
The white room, the white room
We climb the mountain, feel the wind
We climbed to touch the stars
The white room, the white room
Ooohhaaa
The white room, the white room
The white room, the white room
The white room, the white room
The white room, the white room
The song "The White Room" by KLF feat. Black Steel is a mysterious and enigmatic piece of music. The lyrics, while seemingly nonsense words and phrases, create a hypnotic and entrancing effect on the listener. The repeated refrain of "Spanna noo na noo na ne na naho" and "Spa noo na naho" serves as a sort of mantra, inviting the listener to step inside the "white room" and experience a different reality. The second verse offers more concrete imagery, with references to a small boat sailing on the sea and climbing a mountain to touch the stars. The overall message seems to be an invitation to escape the mundane and ordinary aspects of life and enter a realm of possibility and imagination.
One interpretation of the song is that it is a meditation on the power of the mind to create alternate realities. The "white room" could be seen as a symbol of the blank slate of the mind, waiting to be filled with new experiences and perspectives. The cycling refrain of "Spanna noo na noo na ne na naho" could be viewed as a form of self-hypnosis, guiding the listener into a trance-like state where they are more receptive to the ideas being presented. The verses draw upon natural imagery, such as the sea and the stars, to suggest that this alternate reality is not a complete departure from the real world, but rather an enhanced version of it.
Overall, "The White Room" is a fascinating and deeply mysterious piece of music. Its elliptical lyrics and hypnotic rhythms draw the listener in and invite them to experience a different kind of reality, one that is full of possibility and wonder.
Line by Line Meaning
Spanna noo na noo na ne na naho
This phrase is nonsensical and does not have a clear meaning.
Spanna noo na ne ne naho
This phrase is nonsensical and does not have a clear meaning.
Spa noo na naho
This phrase is nonsensical and does not have a clear meaning.
Noo na naho
This phrase is nonsensical and does not have a clear meaning.
Noo na naho
This phrase is nonsensical and does not have a clear meaning.
Spa noo na naho
This phrase is nonsensical and does not have a clear meaning.
Spanna noo na noo na noo na naho
This phrase is nonsensical and does not have a clear meaning.
Spanna noo na noo na nehhey
This phrase is nonsensical and does not have a clear meaning.
Spa noo na nehhey
This phrase is nonsensical and does not have a clear meaning.
Noo na naho
This phrase is nonsensical and does not have a clear meaning.
Noo na naho
This phrase is nonsensical and does not have a clear meaning.
Spanna noo na noo na ne na naho
This phrase is nonsensical and does not have a clear meaning.
Spanna noo na ne ne naho
This phrase is nonsensical and does not have a clear meaning.
[Talk to me, talk to me]
The singer wants someone to communicate with them.
[If you want to know the things we see]
The singer is offering information to the listener.
[Then step inside our skins]
The artist is inviting the listener to empathize with them.
[The white room, the white room]
This repeated phrase is likely a reference to a physical space, possibly a therapy room or a place where consciousness is altered.
[We spin, we turn, watch and wait]
The singer is describing their current state of being, alert and observant.
[As the world just creeps on by]
The singer is noting the monotony of life around them.
[Talk to me, talk to me]
The artist is still inviting communication.
[Far below, a small boat sails]
The artist is noting a visual they see, possibly out of a window, and describing it to the listener.
[Catching fish from the sea]
The artist is talking about the activities of the people on the boat.
[We climb the mountain, feel the wind]
The singer is describing their own experience of climbing a mountain or metaphorically overcoming obstacles in their life.
[We climbed to touch the stars]
The artist is noting an achievement, possibly literal or metaphorical, that they have reached.
[The white room, the white room]
This repeated phrase is still likely a reference to a physical space, possibly a therapy room or a place where consciousness is altered.
[Ooohhaaa]
This sound is likely a vocalization of the singer's emotions or the energy of the song.
[The white room, the white room]
This repeated phrase is still likely a reference to a physical space, possibly a therapy room or a place where consciousness is altered.
[The white room, the white room]
This repeated phrase is still likely a reference to a physical space, possibly a therapy room or a place where consciousness is altered.
[The white room, the white room]
This repeated phrase is still likely a reference to a physical space, possibly a therapy room or a place where consciousness is altered.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERNEST DRUMMOND WILLIAM, JAMES FRANCIS CAUTY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
mastmedia
I've always loved this version.
Ben Thejrporter
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you.
Bruin2121
Thank you so much; I have been looking for this version for a very long time and was afraid that it may have been lost in the forgotten annals of MuMu. Once I clicked play and heard the cosmic wind blowing in, I knew this was the one that I've been seeking..
Destiny Blair
thank you for posting this. I like both version, but this is really peaceful and lovely
BL4CKm4G1K
I love this version.
Ruth M
This song is amazing (this version) the vocals and the instrumentals, so relaxing and definitely nostalgia! I can feel 1991!!! Wish it was on Apple Music.
Paul A
I listened to the White Room for the first time in years yesterday, when I found my Vinyl collection in storage. It is one of the best Albums ever produced. Love it! Getting a new turntable to really appreciate it more.
Dee B
So mellow, love this version ❤️
Michael Glickman
For those wondering, the musicians are lead vocalist-bassist Black Steel, keyboardist-additional programmer Nick Coler, break player Tony Thorpe, and programmers The KLF.
suzanne weber
this used to be my favorite song 💕💜💕💜