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.
time is standing still here
and there´s nothing I can do about it
there´s nothing I can do about it
not like you would ever try
well,but anyway
there´s something missing
and you get this feeling too at times
you don´t have to prove me wrong
as always you are always right
not right here
hold me down
pin me to the ground
don´t let me breathe
no that´s what I need
no,it´s not you it´s me
well,right whatever
since I just can´t see
why won´t you show me?
what makes us different now?
what gives you the right
please try to be the same again
I´ll try to stay the same
right here
well,just try to be the same again
to feel the same again
what gives you the right to change?
time is standing still here
and there´s nothing I can do about it
and there´s nothing you could do about it
well,not like you would try
but anyway
there´s something missing
well,don´t you get this feeling too at times
and you don´t have to prove me wrong
I know you are always right
you´re always right
but you´re not here right now
no,you´re not here right now
well are you riding the clouds?
you´re not right here
you´re not here
you´re not here right now
and there´s nothing I can do about it
there´s nothing I can do about it
not like you would ever try
well,but anyway
there´s something missing
and you get this feeling too at times
you don´t have to prove me wrong
as always you are always right
not right here
hold me down
pin me to the ground
don´t let me breathe
no that´s what I need
no,it´s not you it´s me
well,right whatever
since I just can´t see
why won´t you show me?
what makes us different now?
what gives you the right
please try to be the same again
I´ll try to stay the same
right here
well,just try to be the same again
to feel the same again
what gives you the right to change?
time is standing still here
and there´s nothing I can do about it
and there´s nothing you could do about it
well,not like you would try
but anyway
there´s something missing
well,don´t you get this feeling too at times
and you don´t have to prove me wrong
I know you are always right
you´re always right
but you´re not here right now
no,you´re not here right now
well are you riding the clouds?
you´re not right here
you´re not here
you´re not here right now
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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.
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@[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.
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Silent Planet
Silent Planet
I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
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Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo
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,