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.
So surprised,
I fought windmills.
So surprised,
I saw angels.
I know my place in this
So surprised,
I had visions.
So surprised,
You were in them.
I found my place in this world.
It's you I swear,
it's you I swear,
I delight in your despair.
(I'll wait for you)
It's you I swear,
it's you I swear,
Giving me the right
(I'll wait for you)
It's you who lied,
it's you who lied
When you had to swallow pride
(I'll wait for you)
It's you I swear,
it's you I swear
So surprised,
Thoughts escaped me.
So surprised,
Words escaped me.
I know my place in this
I fought windmills.
So surprised,
I saw angels.
I know my place in this
So surprised,
I had visions.
So surprised,
You were in them.
I found my place in this world.
It's you I swear,
it's you I swear,
I delight in your despair.
(I'll wait for you)
It's you I swear,
it's you I swear,
Giving me the right
(I'll wait for you)
It's you who lied,
it's you who lied
When you had to swallow pride
(I'll wait for you)
It's you I swear,
it's you I swear
So surprised,
Thoughts escaped me.
So surprised,
Words escaped me.
I know my place in this
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Seems to be about the distorted relationship or friendship between the singer and the person he talks about, where even though the other person lied and was the root of problems, the singer blames himself and drowns in a feeling of guilt. Otherwise there is no explaining for lines such as "I faught windmills" or "I delight in my despair".
A lot of early Connells songs were very hard to decipher. "Seven" for example is another example where the lyrics are too introspective to really know the true meaning.
Interesting PS: the band in its early days was once named "Raleigh's local depressants" in a local magazine because they thought the lyrics were gloomy. I guess that is due to lines such as "I delight in my despair". I think whoever wrote for that magazine never heard of Joy Division and such. The Connells depressing?? Oh god, no, not at all.
Anyone have any ideas about the title of this song? (When I first saw it on the album insert, my first thought was of the Star Trek character.)
@GwiberWyrdd doesn't seem to be referencing Star Trek in any way in the song, so doubt about Scotty from Star Trek.<br /> <br /> Maybe just a fictional character??
@sokorny I didn't say I thought the song was about Scotty from Star Trek. I said that I was initially reminded of said character when I read the song title on the album insert. I apologise if I did not make this sufficiently clear.<br /> <br /> I asked was if anyone had any ideas what the title means (in particular, I am baffled as to whether, and if so how, it has anything to do with the lyrics). If you have any ideas on this subject, I would be pleased to hear them.
@GwiberWyrdd I always assumed a song about Scotty from Star trek's Lament would contain the lyrics "I'm giving er all I've got Captain!" or comments about a general lack of dilithium (sp?) crystals and that one accident where he beamed up only half of a red shirt XD