My New Single “Bubble Wrap Precious Pepala” – The Story Behind the Lyrics

Hey friends! I’m so excited to share the story behind the lyrics of my new single “Bubble Wrap Precious Pepala” with you all. As you know, I love traveling and experiencing new cultures, and this song was inspired by one of my latest adventures.

Lyrics

Cover me in bubble wrap
Keep me intact
Smother me with loving hands
When I stray from the path

If I get to those golden gates
And He turns me away
Oh then, you can say I told you so
And I’ll burn forevermore
Like the sun that will rise even after I die

Cover me in bubble wrap
But I’m peeking through cracks
In the old Tiffany glass
That I’m trapped behind
Smother me
Oh mother please (mother please)
Can’t you see that you’re killing me?
Killing me?

If I get to those golden gates
And He turns me away
Oh then, you can say I told you so
And I’ll burn forevermore
Like the sun that will rise even after I die

Secrets that I keep
(Will keep you, they’ll keep you)
Oh they’ll keep you from sleep
I’m just a black sheep

So cover me in wool and pray
Maybe I’ll change
Or throw me to the wolves and say
“You’re not to blame”

If I get to those golden gates
And He turns me away
Oh then, you can say I told you so
And I’ll burn forevermore
Like the sun that will rise
Even after I die

Die (Keep me intact)
Die (Smother me with loving hands)
Die
(Even after I)
Die
Like the sun that will rise
Even after I die

Key Takeaways

• Bubble Wrap Precious Pepala is a upbeat, world music inspired track
• The lyrics tell a story about a chance encounter on my travels
• The song celebrates cultural exchange and open-mindedness
• It’s got a fun, multilingual vibe with lyrics in English and Samoan

Informational Intent Keywords

• World music genres
• Songwriting inspiration
• Multicultural themes in music
• Samoan language and culture

So here’s what went down… I was on a trip to Samoa, just soaking up the beautiful landscapes and rich culture. One day, I stumbled upon this tiny village tucked away from the tourist spots.

The locals were basket weaving using this wild grass called lau palalili. I was in awe watching their fingers deftly intertwine the strands into these intricate woven treasures.

An elderly woman named Pepala noticed my interest and called me over with a warm smile. Though we didn’t speak the same language, we connected through smiles, hand gestures and her contagious laughter.

Pepala patiently taught me the basics of lau palalili weaving. I wasn’t great at it, but she treated each of my clumsy attempts like a masterpiece. When I had to leave, she wrapped one of her beautifully woven pieces in this makeshift plastic bubble wrap and insisted I take it.

I tried to politely decline, but Pepala was having none of it. She kept gesturing for me to take the precious parcel. So I accepted it with immense gratitude, giving her a huge hug goodbye.

On the plane ride home, turning Pepala’s gift over in my hands, I realized how deeply she had touched my heart. Her generosity, wisdom and way of making me feel like a longtime friend – it was all bubble wrapped in that humble woven treasure.

That’s when the lyrics to “Bubble Wrap Precious Pepala” started taking shape:

Copy codeVerse 1:
Met a weaver in a seaside village 
Lau palalili grass growing wild
She taught me how to make those pretty baskets
With her weathered hands so skilled

Chorus:
Bubble wrap precious Pepala
Wrapped up all her island charm 
In that woven piece she gave this stranger
Warmed my heart just like her arms

The lyrics go on to celebrate Pepala, our special connection, and the priceless value of an open culture. I even worked in some Samoan words and phrases that she taught me.

English	Samoan
Friend	Uo
Basket	Ato
Thank you	Fa’afetai

Copy codeVerse 2: 
You gave this uo (friend) your sweetest ato (basket)
A treasure worth more than can be bought or sold
Fa'afetai (thank you) for your island lesson
Your culture's wisdom to unwind and unfold

By the time we landed, I had the whole vibe mapped out – a laid-back groove with world music influences like reggae and Pacific instrumentation like log drums and exotic percussion.

I recorded it with that multilingual, cultural fusion vision in mind. The final product is this fun, feel-good anthem about embracing other cultures and being open to random experiences that expand your worldview.

So that’s the story behind “Bubble Wrap Precious Pepala“! A tiny nugget of inspiration from my travels spun into a song celebrating cross-cultural connection.

I hope it transports you to thebeaches of Samoa, introduces you to the warm spirit of Pepala, and inspires you to travel with an open mind. Because you never know what new experiences, people and perspectives are waiting to enrich your life in unexpected ways.

Fa’afetai and happy listening!