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.
candy cane walks down
to build a bonfire, to break my fall
my baby, my sweet thing
just maybe we could lose ourselves this time
king of the horseflies, dark prince of death
his tragic forces are heaven sent
in sweet things, in a lovers breath
in knowing this was meant to be the last
a go-go-kids, a go-go-style
a suck suck kiss, a suck suck smile
as always, in youn gneed
a velied promise to never die
on dead highways, her black beauties roam
for june angels, so far from home
for a love lost, a faded picture
to tread lightning, to ink the lavender skies
so get on the bomb
get back where you belong
to build a bonfire, to break my fall
my baby, my sweet thing
just maybe we could lose ourselves this time
king of the horseflies, dark prince of death
his tragic forces are heaven sent
in sweet things, in a lovers breath
in knowing this was meant to be the last
a go-go-kids, a go-go-style
a suck suck kiss, a suck suck smile
as always, in youn gneed
a velied promise to never die
on dead highways, her black beauties roam
for june angels, so far from home
for a love lost, a faded picture
to tread lightning, to ink the lavender skies
so get on the bomb
get back where you belong
Lyrics submitted by Ice, edited by Mellow_Harsher
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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.
When We Were Young
Blink-182
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This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
No Surprises
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Same ideas expressed in Fitter, Happier are expressed in this song. We're told to strive for some sort of ideal life, which includes getting a good job, being kind to everyone, finding a partner, getting married, having a couple kids, living in a quiet neighborhood in a nice big house, etc. But in Fitter, Happier the narrator(?) realizes that it's incredibly robotic to live this life. People are being used by those in power "like a pig in a cage on antibiotics"--being pacified with things like new phones and cool gadgets and houses while being sucked dry. On No Surprises, the narrator is realizing how this life is killing him slowly. In the video, his helmet is slowly filling up with water, drowning him. But he's so complacent with it. This is a good summary of the song. This boring, "perfect" life foisted upon us by some higher powers (not spiritual, but political, economic, etc. politicians and businessmen, perhaps) is not the way to live. But there is seemingly no way out but death. He'd rather die peacefully right now than live in this cage. While our lives are often shielded, we're in our own protective bubbles, or protective helmets like the one Thom wears, if we look a little harder we can see all the corruption, lies, manipulation, etc. that is going on in the world, often run by huge yet nearly invisible organizations, corporations, and 'leaders'. It's a very hopeless song because it reflects real life.
Just A Little Lovin'
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Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
cant figure this one out all together either! Oh well SP rocks!
I'm probably wrong about this, but I always thought this song was about a nightmare. Whenever you are having a bad dream, you usually wake up right before you die, hence the lines, "Get on the bomb/get back where you belong." This kind of makes sense for the title, as small children aren't exactly fans of nightmanres.
I definitely agree with everyone that said it's about teenagers, the unexperienced candy canes that walk down to build a bonfire and have some fun. I always got the vibe that this was about youths in a dangerous land. Like a fairy tale where the kids sneak out after night and get lost in a land of horseflies.
here we go. all i was reading was drug influence in the comments -_- the whole album is about teenagers and how difficult it is to be so powerless, and not being able to do anything about it.
It's weird how none of these lyrics make any goddamn sense, yet I relate to it so easily.
Fun Fact: This song contains sound effects from the game Doom.
This song is about marriage. Getting married. Marriage is a commitment where boys fear to tread. Billy corgan writes a lot about sex. Anal sex too. A candy cane is a stick, down. a bonfire is a burning pile of sticks. I am pretty sure Billy is married to the love of his life June. She breaks his fall. especially his candy cane fall. she is his baby, his sweet thing. I am sure they have lost there selves together a few times. He is her king of horseflies, her dark prince. A dark prince and king of horse flies are tragic, but to her are heaven sent. sweet things, like a breath shared between them. A wedding kiss, you cheer on these marrying kids, they are dressed in style. they suck a sweet kiss and smile. because you should be smiling after your wedding kiss, or it is not right. She makes a veiled promise, an oath. an oath should never die. if she goes away, if the love is lost. the marriage a faded picture. If June is far from him, from home. the dark prince of death should chase her, tread lightning down those dead highways. turn the sunset into night and get her back to where she belongs. on his candy cane, on his bomb. that is where she belongs. That is the commitment of marriage. to stay together even in the darkness. In the hard times, even down dead highways. It is a commitment only men can truely make, a place boys fear to tread.
@Counterclockwerk amazing take you got there! As soon as i read it (btw you should be delighted to know that when i typed "where bous fear to tread meaning" you came among the firsts! Niiice), i tried to find a way to disagree you know, and the more i read it, the less i could argue ????<br /> I'll think about it, maybe a theory will randomly pop out, watching Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds always inspires me!<br />
i love the line for june angels so far from home the song rocks
its a beautiful song... but theres so much imagery and symbols that i cant find the meaning.
I'm not too sure what this song is about...I've never been able to really put the pieces together. I adore this song...and I know it's about some kind of love...
I love this song... but cannot find out what it is about.