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| Dead Can Dance – Anywhere out of the World Lyrics
| 15 years ago
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Baudelaire 'Anywhere Out Out of the World'
This life is a hospital where every patient is possessed with the desire to change beds; one man would like to
suffer in front of the stove, and another believes that he would recover his health beside the window.
It always seems to me that I should feel well in the place where I am not, and this question of removal is one
which I discuss incessantly with my soul.
'Tell me, my soul, poor chilled soul, what do you think of going to live in Lisbon? It must be warm there, and there
you would invigorate yourself like a lizard. This city is on the sea-shore; they say that it is built of marble
and that the people there have such a hatred of vegetation that they uproot all the trees. There you have a landscape
that corresponds to your taste! a landscape made of light and mineral, and liquid to reflect them!'
My soul does not reply.
'Since you are so fond of stillness, coupled with the show of movement, would you like to settle in Holland,
that beatifying country? Perhaps you would find some diversion in that land whose image you have so often admired
in the art galleries. What do you think of Rotterdam, you who love forests of masts, and ships moored at the foot of
houses?'
My soul remains silent.
'Perhaps Batavia attracts you more? There we should find, amongst other things, the spirit of Europe
married to tropical beauty.'
Not a word. Could my soul be dead?
'Is it then that you have reached such a degree of lethargy that you acquiesce in your sickness? If so, let us
flee to lands that are analogues of death. I see how it is, poor soul! We shall pack our trunks for Tornio. Let us go
farther still to the extreme end of the Baltic; or farther still from life, if that is possible; let us settle at the Pole. There
the sun only grazes the earth obliquely, and the slow alternation of light and darkness suppresses variety and
increases monotony, that half-nothingness. There we shall be able to take long baths of darkness, while for our
amusement the aurora borealis shall send us its rose-coloured rays that are like the reflection of Hell's own
fireworks!'
At last my soul explodes, and wisely cries out to me: 'No matter where! No matter where! As long as it's out
of the world!' |
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| The Cure – Three Lyrics
| 15 years ago
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There's literally almost nothing to comment about, at least regarding the meaning.
Anyone actually know what Robert is saying? |
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| Filter – Miss Blue Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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According to Wikipedia, this was rumoured to have been written about D'Arcy Wretzky, who at the time was about to leave the Smashing Pumpkins. No source though. I find this rumour interesting. Does anyone have any more info on it...? |
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| White Zombie – Real Solution #9 Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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I was watching an old documentary on the Manson murders on YouTube, and Patricia Krenwinkel - one of the murderers and one of Manson's 'family' said "Yeah, I remember her saying "I'm already dead"", talking about Rosemary LaBianca. So there you go. |
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| Candlemass – Samarithan Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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It's difficult to take this song at face value unless you're a Christian. Of course, it could just be about the virtues of caring for those in need, but there is so much emphasis on going to Heaven, that the song seems to be written primarily from a Christian perspective.
So, I think that on one level the song can be perceived as describing a good deed that one man did for another man. However, the Christian stuff actually seems kind of ironic, and almost bitter. I get the feeling that these lyrics may be pondering on the nature of helping other people. Why do we really do it? The protagonist of the song does not hide the fact that he is delighted to have gone to Heaven, and he acknowledges that this happens as a direct result of his good deeds. So for me, the song discusses how, in some ways, when help other people, we are ultimately only doing it for our own ends. If someone asks us for help, we don't help them because we want to. We do it because we think it is in our best interests. |
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| Neil Young – Will To Love Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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I heard this song for the first time last night and was hugely impressed. I found myself identifying very strongly with the lyrics, as I have done many times previously with Neil Young's words, particularly those about love.
I wasn't aware that it was recorded at a campfire - but this explains the slightly lower than normal volume, as well as the crackling which, I will admit, I found slightly distracting at first. Now I know this, however, I'm sure it will only add to my appreciation of the song.
As for the line you mentioned - "It has often been my dream to live with one who wasn't there." - this one also jumped out at me. To me it either means simply that he feels he has never been able to find his 'soulmate', if you will, or more likely, that he has often found himself alone and 'dreaming' that there was someone there living with him. |
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| Neil Young – Roger and Out Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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I don't think it's a coincidence that this song bears more than a passing resemblance to 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door'.
It is a very beautiful song. |
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| Iron Maiden – Wasting Love Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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There are some fantastic lyrics here. The lines "Wasting love, in a desperate caress/
Rolling shadows of nights" say it all. I think it's about the dark side of love - perhaps a passionless marriage or relationship, and the hopelessness of it all. It's quite a dark song for me, and I think the video reflects that. If you haven't seen it, check it out on YouTube. |
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| Type O Negative – These Three Things Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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I have to disagree with the sentiments of this song. Sure, abortion is murder, but I consider it necessary under certain circumstances. Also, it's not like God's never done any killing...
Anyway, I've disagreed with Peter's lyrics before and I still fucking love the guy. |
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| Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Hallelujah Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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He is said to believe in a Christian God. However, there are certain aspects of religion that he dislikes, and he has also said that his position on the subject changes on a daily basis. |
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| Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Death is Not the End (Bob Dylan cover) (feat. PJ Harvey, Shane MacGowan& Kylie Minogue) Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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I agree with Sunquai. I don't know about the original Dylan version, but this version sounds 'hopeful'. However, if you actually listen to the lyrics, it doesn't seem that hopeful at all. Not once does it say, 'don't worry' or 'it's OK', but it just keeps repeating 'death is not the end' all the way through. It depends on what you perceive 'the end' to mean, and whether it means the end of all life or the end of all suffering. I think the whole thing is very ambiguous.
Also, how many people ACTUALLY believe in an afterlife? How many people are seriously going to hear this and think, 'Oh yeah, you're right actually, there is an afterlife so everything will be OK'...?
If we were to interpret this in the 'positive' way then Dylan/Cave/everyone else would be saying 'Just remember...' as if it's a fact, when in fact a huge percentage of people don't believe in an afterlife and ultimately, no one really knows either way for certain. |
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| David Gilmour – Where We Start Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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Yes, it's a beautiful song, doubtless about David's wife. It just seems to express contentment and devotion. He seems to be using a day out as a metaphor for their relationship. The last verse says it all...
"We waltz in the moonlight and the embers glow
So much behind us
Still far to go"
It seems that they've been through a lot of "dark times", but are now contented, and looking forward to spending the rest of their lives together. |
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| Iron Maiden – Prodigal Son Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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Anyone else notice the musical similarity between this and Ozzy's You Can't Kill Rock 'n Roll? They came out at about the same time too. Hmm. |
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| King Crimson – The Court of the Crimson King Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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The band's name comes from a synonym for Beelzebub, which is derived from the hebrew word "Ba'al-z'bub", meaning "Lord of the flies".
This indicates that the song deals with evil. |
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| Spiritualized – Broken Heart Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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It sounds like he's trying to keep himself busy so that he can forget her, but deep down he knows that he won't be able to. Possibly he's in denial. |
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| Nicky Wire – Break My Heart Slowly Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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I think this is a brilliant song and an excellent choice of single. I think the quote at the beginning says it all. I believe it's Dora Maar talking about Pablo Picasso |
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| Nicky Wire – You Will Always Be My Home Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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Could this possibly be about the strength of the individual and finding comfort and solace in yourself rather than other in people? It sounds to me like Nicky is singing to himself, and it's certainly a theme that he's touched on before. |
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| Pearl Jam – 4/20/02 Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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If I'm not mistaken, this song was written and recorded on the day that that Eddie and the rest of the world heard the aweful news. It's just so raw, angry and moving. |
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| Marion – Comeback Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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Seems to be about someone who has been neglected by a so-called lover. |
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| Iron Maiden – The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg Lyrics
| 17 years ago
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His constant travelling could be a reference to 'breaking free'. Also, his paintings could him 'exorcising his hell'. And one other thing, the artwork for te single features Eddie about to destroy a grave (Breeg's, if I'm not mistaken. There he is again, when he worked inscribing grave stones.
I think this is a very clever promotional thing. The website is obviously fake, and it all ties in to the song and artwork so well. It's all feeding the mystery. Ingenius really. |
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