In a Discord AMA, Karin disclosed “Tapping Fingers” is a song about heartbreak experienced from a relationship they had over the pandemic. The song seems to follow the narrative of a person trying to soften the blow of a breakup, using touch as a form of communication opposed to words.
[Chorus]
Let me know
If this is the last day
We run our bodies as we go to sleep
Tapping fingers as a way to speak
This is how
Building a nest of pins
A head to rest on a limb
Waiting to get longer
I pull out an arm to touch you
[Verse 1]
You're soft
I'm in the parking lot
Ready to pick you up
Ready to burst
Ready to curse the few hours we've got
Who am I while wanting you?
Are they laughing at my thin skin?
[Pre-Chorus]
It's better than sleeping, though
Yeah, it's better than sleeping, though
It's better than sleeping, though
Yeah, it's better than sleeping, though
[Chorus]
Let me know
If this is the last day
We run our bodies as we go to sleep
Tapping fingеrs as a way to speak
This is how
Building a nest of pins
A head to rеst on a limb
[Outro]
It's better than sleeping, though
Everything's better than sleeping, though
Tapping Fingers was written by Karin Dreijer.
Tapping Fingers was produced by Karin Dreijer.
Fever Ray released Tapping Fingers on Fri Mar 10 2023.