Techno Ted may be a person who caused Chris incredible emotional pain & trepidation as well as moments of peace & happiness but now is removed and awaiting his fate. Darling may be a different person who is also free of him and can live her life free of Ted's tyranny. "In between all the laughing, and daydreams ... lies: a desert of truth" Lies are like a desert or the omission of Truth: Where there were Lies then Truth was absent. The song, "Techno Ted", may be a cathartic celebration of the downfall of this person.
So yeah I've got my brand new girlfriend
And she's great in every way
And you've got your new lover there
So I guess we're both okay
And I know that we've been through this
And we have to be apart
But the thought of him lying in our bed with you well
It still just breaks my heart
Mars sparkles down on me
You say he wants to meet me
I'm sure he's genuine
But how can I just shake his hand when it's been
All over your skin
Mars sparkles down on me
I should stop calling on a whim but I won't
I know I really should consider him but I don't
Mars sparkles down on me
On me
On me
And she's great in every way
And you've got your new lover there
So I guess we're both okay
And I know that we've been through this
And we have to be apart
But the thought of him lying in our bed with you well
It still just breaks my heart
Mars sparkles down on me
You say he wants to meet me
I'm sure he's genuine
But how can I just shake his hand when it's been
All over your skin
Mars sparkles down on me
I should stop calling on a whim but I won't
I know I really should consider him but I don't
Mars sparkles down on me
On me
On me
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The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
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In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
David's great at creating sour scenarios between two lovers and ex-lovers. Way to make a comeback album.