DJ Ripple has been spinning records and producing electronic music since th… Read Full Bio ↴DJ Ripple has been spinning records and producing electronic music since the early 90's. He is a regular fixture in the Northern California underground party scene, and has become known for his unique vision & blending of the various underground styles. Dubstep, Sublow, Grime and Glitched-Out Freakbeat get mashed together in his bassline fueled DJ sets. With a finely tuned ear and a finger on the pulse of the rave scene, his sets are guaranteed to bring about a full-on bass fueled rinse-out.
As a producer he has had tracks featured B.AD. Volume 01, a compilation of San Francisco Bay Area Dubstep producers. He has had vinyl releases on MODE Records (Mode 06), and on a DJ Ghostdogg compilations "The End of Everything" and "The Beginning of the End"

He currently holds residencies at the Full Melt and Subscience Soundsystem events (San Francisco) and is a founding member of the group.

For bookings contact him directly @ ripple@subscience.org

The Traveler
v/a by Dj Ripple Lyrics

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Fading in the distance
Sits a castle in a hill
Shimmering landscapes
Look more distant every time

Streets are spinning backwards
Forcing me to see
Why the night looks so dazzling

As the maze invites you in

I'm hiding in the shadows
Afraid to lose control
Would you teach me how to travel
With the motion of your soul

I'm drinking poison
from a splintered canteen
Trying to find what hides beneath my bleeding skin
Sublime voices run into the corners of my mind
Tricking my own eye into believing all my lies

Acid tears disappear
But the rain keeps falling down
If I stay here too long
My hands might dissolve

Rolling stones remind me
Of the road that comes ahead
But my heart is still learning
How to command both my eyes

So hold the wheel and take me
To the world where I belong
Where the spirits of men
Are made of crystals and gold

Stray travelers
Lost in silent storms
Sailing alone
As the devil sleeps

Stray travelers
Roaming through the night
Looking for love
Inbetween our dreams

Stray travelers
We are the children with no name
Craving the fire
Stolen from our hearts

Stray travelers
Lost in melancholic nights
Searching for love
Inside psychedelic eyes

Stray travelers
Lost in psychedelic nights

Searching for love
Inside melancholic eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Traveler" by DJ Ripple paint a vivid and introspective picture of a journey through both physical and emotional landscapes. The opening verses describe the fading image of a castle on a hill and shimmering landscapes that seem to recede further into the distance with each passing moment. This imagery sets the tone for a journey that is not just about physical movement but also about reflections on the self and the world around.

The lyrics delve into a sense of disorientation and introspection as the singer navigates through spinning streets and a dazzling night that beckons with a mysterious maze. There is a palpable sense of unease and uncertainty, expressed through the metaphor of hiding in shadows and the fear of losing control. The invitation to "teach me how to travel with the motion of your soul" hints at a desire for guidance and understanding in this confusing journey.

The theme of inner turmoil and self-discovery continues as the singer struggles with consuming poison from a splintered canteen in search of deeper truths hidden beneath the surface. The mention of sublime voices and self-deception reflects a sense of internal conflict and the constant battle between reality and illusion. The imagery of acid tears and hands dissolving adds to the feeling of inner struggle and dissolution in the face of ongoing challenges.

The chorus of "Stray travelers" evokes a sense of shared humanity and collective search for meaning and connection. The lyrics touch on themes of loneliness, longing, and the search for love amidst the vast unknown of the world. The references to being lost in silent storms, roaming through the night, and craving the fire stolen from our hearts capture the universal yearning for belonging and understanding in a world that often feels overwhelming and uncertain. The repeated imagery of psychedelic eyes and melancholic nights adds a dreamlike quality to the narrative, emphasizing the surreal and introspective nature of the journey being undertaken.

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Javier Michiels

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