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.
Running to the station holding hands
Now the volcano is flowing red
Something there will change us into sand
Now we'll be forever holding hands
Lava and tephra will form our bed
Now the royal flames of Pompeii bless
All our senses
Now the volcano is flowing red
Something there will change us into sand
Now we'll be forever holding hands
Lava and tephra will form our bed
Now the royal flames of Pompeii bless
All our senses
Lyrics submitted by christsizeshoes, edited by Mellow_Harsher
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Pompeii is the old roman city that got covered by the leavings of a volcano, and no trace of the city was found for about 1500 years. Gotterdammerung means basically the beginning of the end.
I think this is a recount of a couple just doing their thing in pompeii that day, and how the found out just how not-in-our-hands this life really is, but i also think it is a warning of sorts that the end for us is near(gotterdammerung). the couple represent the things in this life that are lovely, and it is a recognition that love and greatness still exist, and the universe does recognize love as well, but larger issues have to be addressed. The second verse assures us that lovers are going to be taken care of when the end comes. The image of "forever holding hands", the comfort we draw from our "bed", and "all our senses" being blessed. These are all soothing images that are tied to a brutal, firey end to existence.
The music alone has such a powerful sad beauty to it that it makes it hard for me to realize what the message of this song is supposed to be. But I know it weighs a ton.
btw-I fucking love this song, and the Lips!
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from "Song Notes From The Sorceror's Orphan"
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i agree with loafer's interpretation. there is also a nod to Pink Floyd's Live at Pompeii concert film going on. The music, particularly the bass/drums sound quite a bit like the music the Floyd was producing when they filmed the Pompeii movie.
This is also the first Lips song in quite some time where Wayne doesn't sing vocals. They are sung by Steven Drozd
Great song - my favorite from the album - sounds like Pink Floyd Animals record - Sheep? Anyway this is the only track I really like - bit dissapointed with the rest.
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This song could be about the overwhelming experience of death. Also that forces of nature are something that no one of us can control. It is also about the power and beauty of surrender.
Yeah, and I really get the romantic vibe from the lyrics too, along with the music. Sort of Romeo & Julietesque that they have a choice until fate and human impulse wins out in the very end.
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