Both as a standalone and as part of the DSOTS album, you can take this lyric as read. As a matter of public record, Jourgensen's drug intake was legendary even in the 1980s. By the late 90s, in his own words, he was grappling with massive addiction issues and had lost almost everything: friends, spouse, money and had nearly died more than once. "Dark Side of the Spoon" is a both funny & sad title for an album made by a musical genius who was losing the plot; and this song is a message to his fans & friends saying he knows it. It's painful to listen to so I'm glad the "Keith Richards of industrial metals" wised up and cleaned up. Well done sir.
The more I look
The more I find it hard to see
I'm uncultured
But I'm not quite sure what that means
Why bring me down
And complicate
You take my words
But then you hear them a different way
When we're talking
But I'm not quite sure what to say
We're talking now but is it too late
Who's listening now
Why won't you
Find me
And show me
What do you want from
There's gotta be better than this
I don't want to leave you
But maybe I need to
There's gotta be better than this
But we'll never know
Do you remember when we talked
For hours on end
Just being stupid
But at least we didn't pretend
Your smile helped me
To find my way
Who's listenin' now
Why won't you
Find me
And show me
What do you want from
There's gotta be better than this
I don't want to leave you
But maybe I need to
There's gotta be better than this
But we'll never know
I'll dream this away
And come back another day
When I'm less afraid
Of it all
Find me
And show me
What do you want from
There's gotta be better than this
I don't want to leave you
But maybe I need to
There's gotta be better than this
But we'll never know x 3
The more I find it hard to see
I'm uncultured
But I'm not quite sure what that means
Why bring me down
And complicate
You take my words
But then you hear them a different way
When we're talking
But I'm not quite sure what to say
We're talking now but is it too late
Who's listening now
Why won't you
Find me
And show me
What do you want from
There's gotta be better than this
I don't want to leave you
But maybe I need to
There's gotta be better than this
But we'll never know
Do you remember when we talked
For hours on end
Just being stupid
But at least we didn't pretend
Your smile helped me
To find my way
Who's listenin' now
Why won't you
Find me
And show me
What do you want from
There's gotta be better than this
I don't want to leave you
But maybe I need to
There's gotta be better than this
But we'll never know
I'll dream this away
And come back another day
When I'm less afraid
Of it all
Find me
And show me
What do you want from
There's gotta be better than this
I don't want to leave you
But maybe I need to
There's gotta be better than this
But we'll never know x 3
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Holiday
Bee Gees
Bee Gees
@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
I Can't Go To Sleep
Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
This song is written as the perspective of the boys in the street, as a whole, and what path they are going to choose as they get older and grow into men. (This is why the music video takes place in an orphanage.) The seen, and unseen collective suffering is imbedded in the boys’ mind, consciously or subconsciously, and is haunting them. Which path will the boys choose? Issac Hayes is the voice of reason, maybe God, the angel on his shoulder, or the voice of his forefathers from beyond the grave who can see the big picture and are pleading with the boys not to continue the violence and pattern of killing their brothers, but to rise above. The most beautiful song and has so many levels. Racism towards African Americans in America would not exist if everyone sat down and listened to this song and understood the history behind the words. The power, fear, pleading in RZA and Ghostface voices are genuine and powerful. Issac Hayes’ strong voice makes the perfect strong father figure, who is possibly from beyond the grave.
When We Were Young
Blink-182
Blink-182
This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
Busted are not just a pile of crap, they are a puss filled cancer, which is slowing down the world and the sooner they all take a swan dive out of a window, onto a busy road, the better.