Stay Out Here (Paula Temple Percussion Remix)

Lose a wall, love me Lose a wall, love me As I move that street As I walk block, block As I move that street As I walk block, block Lose a wall, love me Lose a wall, love me Lose a wall, love me Lose a wall, love me Lose a wall, love me Lose a wall, love me Lose a wall, love me Lose a wall, love me Lose a wall, love me Lose a wall, love me Stay out here Stay out here It is happening They work the world as it will be Is now when they dance Just so just now the Euro falls Our short century Times Square Unauthorized You, me Are you on your way? Just so, just how I hear the call Our short century You have the most original way Of putting one foot in front of the other One foot yours, one mine One foot yours, one mine One foot yours, one mine One foot yours, one mine Stay out here Stay out here It is happening That bridge my back was my first song Lose and down been long And this time, this time, this time, time What is remembered? We're too much How to stay undown You have the most beautiful way Of putting one foot in front of the other Being horizontal is wonderful Most things we love are open ended Stay out here Stay out here Lose your way love me Most things we love are open ended Stay out here it will get more frightening Lose your way, your way Lose your way, your way Putting one foot in front of the other Putting one foot in front of the other Putting one foot in front of the other Putting one foot in front of the other Most things we love are open ended Stay out here it will get more frightening Lose a wall, love me Lose a wall, love me As I move that street (As I move that street) As I walk block, block (As I walk block, block) As I make shape across your lawn As I walk block, block As I walk block, block As I walk block, block

At its core, "Stay Out Here" explores themes of transformation and the passage of time in an increasingly uncertain world. The repeated line "Lose a wall, love me" acts as a mantra, suggesting the breaking down of barriers—either personal, societal, or perhaps even geographical. The song can be interpreted as an abstract take on the dissolution of boundaries and the risks and thrills that come with it. The phrase "Stay out here, it is happening" serves as a call to presence, urging the listener to remain aware and engaged with the rapidly changing realities around them. This notion is reinforced with the lines "Times Square, Unauthorized, You, me" and "Our short century," which reflect on societal shifts and the brevity of human experience in a much larger context. The lyric "You have the most original way of putting one foot in front of the other" may symbolize the individual's journey through life, emphasizing the uniqueness with which each of us navigates our world. This is juxtaposed against the song's comments on collective experiences like the Euro's fall or the concept of "our short century," lending the song an intricate balance between the personal and the universal. "Stay Out Here" incorporates elements that are open-ended, offering more questions than answers. The line "Most things we love are open ended" subtly alludes to the uncertainties and ambiguities that accompany love, change, and even existence itself. Overall, the song serves as a mysterious, unsettling ode to the complexities of modern life, with its layered electronic sounds amplifying its intricate, abstract meanings.

About

"Stay Out Here" is a track from The Knife's 2013 album "Shaking the Habitual," a work renowned for its experimental style and political undertones. Unlike their earlier hits like "Heartbeats," which gained fame for its evocative emotional storytelling, "Stay Out Here" plunges into abstract terrain, meshing electronic beats with cryptic lyrics. The track unfurls as a sprawling electronic soundscape, comprising pulsating rhythms and layered vocals that form a hypnotic loop. The song stands as an artistic embodiment of the duo's evolution, reflecting a willingness to push boundaries and challenge norms, both musically and thematically. Its repetitive phrases and abstract arrangement make it a thought-provoking addition to The Knife's repertoire, demanding attentive listening and interpretive engagement from the audience.

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