the theory that the whole song is about one relationship is strong, but I kinda always felt each verse is a chapter from one (or perhaps more) of his relationships. It's possible that the only reference to the "redhead girl" is the one at the beginning; the rest are just different women. You know it kinda give the impression that it's written in a "flow of the conscious" sort, so he's just laying there and remembering events of his life; not in a very particular order: arthouse songwriting, if you will.
the theory that the whole song is about one relationship is strong, but I kinda always felt each verse is a chapter from one (or perhaps more) of his relationships. It's possible that the only reference to the "redhead girl" is the one at the beginning; the rest are just different women. You know it kinda give the impression that it's written in a "flow of the conscious" sort, so he's just laying there and remembering events of his life; not in a very particular order: arthouse songwriting, if you will.
Hi, I've just read that John Lennon was a wife-beater and even hit his son, Julian. In this Bikini Kill song, isn't there a Bridge that goes, "All we are saying is give peace a chance" and Tobi Vail screaming in the background? Isn't this a Beatles' reference? This song probably is about the hypocrisy of some men who beat and rape, and pretend that they are decent guys. I always keep wondering how rapists (including mine) can walk around on this earth not feeling a sense of shame whatsoever about themselves. It is real, and mysoginy is more real than most of...
Hi, I've just read that John Lennon was a wife-beater and even hit his son, Julian. In this Bikini Kill song, isn't there a Bridge that goes, "All we are saying is give peace a chance" and Tobi Vail screaming in the background? Isn't this a Beatles' reference? This song probably is about the hypocrisy of some men who beat and rape, and pretend that they are decent guys. I always keep wondering how rapists (including mine) can walk around on this earth not feeling a sense of shame whatsoever about themselves. It is real, and mysoginy is more real than most of us want to admit. I recommend "Prima Facie", a theater play and now a novel by Suzie Miller. It portrays how most women who report a rape that was done to them have to endure humiliating cross-examination, and how most rapists aren't convicted. Bikini Kill might be raw and too 'radical' for some people, and maybe they didn't play their instruments perfectly, but it makes me sad how there was such a backlash against them. In my opinion, they spoke the truth about what's happening ever day, still, to a lot of women all around the world. Feminism is somewhat "watered down" nowadays, cause everyone wants to conform and not be a pain in the ass, but maybe it takes something radical to change things...
This song is about Sting's cheating on his wife Francis and the aftermath as he's seeking forgiveness and reconciliation. They had a great marriage (this is metaphorically the "sun") but it was marred by him cheating one time with his wife's best friend (this is the "little black spot" one day). Now that it's out and they've separated, he's seeking forgiveness for the pain that he's caused her. This is why he feels like he's the "King Of Pain". But the only one who can take that away is his wife - if she forgives him - hence "ending...
This song is about Sting's cheating on his wife Francis and the aftermath as he's seeking forgiveness and reconciliation. They had a great marriage (this is metaphorically the "sun") but it was marred by him cheating one time with his wife's best friend (this is the "little black spot" one day). Now that it's out and they've separated, he's seeking forgiveness for the pain that he's caused her. This is why he feels like he's the "King Of Pain". But the only one who can take that away is his wife - if she forgives him - hence "ending his reign". Several other songs reference the feelings and sequelae of his initial cheating and separation/divorce - notably Every Breath You Take, If You Love Somebody, Set Them Free, and Fortress Around Your Heart.
The song is about cheating and then separating from a spouse (or any romantic partner), and the feelings that often come during that time. I'm sure it was based on real-life experience of Sting, who married Francis Tomelty in 1976 and had 2 children with her as he soared into fame and fortune with The Police. But he cheated on her with Trudie Styler, who was Francis's best friend who lived next door, around the time of birth of his second child (1982). [Apparently it was only "one day" he slipped up, according to the other song...
The song is about cheating and then separating from a spouse (or any romantic partner), and the feelings that often come during that time. I'm sure it was based on real-life experience of Sting, who married Francis Tomelty in 1976 and had 2 children with her as he soared into fame and fortune with The Police. But he cheated on her with Trudie Styler, who was Francis's best friend who lived next door, around the time of birth of his second child (1982). [Apparently it was only "one day" he slipped up, according to the other song written about this event: Fortress Around Your Heart]. He separated from Francis in 1982 and was likely feeling very guilty for his betrayal and wanting to make it all better with Francis. This song was almost certainly borne from his feelings at the time.
Although Sting writes it lyrically entirely in the first person perspective (most would assume his perspective), most of the lyrics make sense as a projection of the words/thoughts of what his wife would have been thinking about him at the time, possibly with the intent to get back together provided he could stay faithful to her during their separation (separation is a typical immediate outcome after infidelity is discovered). She would have still wanted him, but pushed him away for what he had done, and then been looking at his every move, analyzing his words, spying on him, seeing where he stays at night. She would have the feeling that he still "belongs" to her via their marriage, and would be aching for him again, and begging him to "please" be faithful and return. [but did he leave her or did she leave him?]
Although initially from the perspective of the cheated person, the song shifts and takes the perspective of the cheater at: "Since you've gone, I've been lost without a trace ... ... ... I keep crying baby, baby please" - this is because Francis probably was the one who left Sting due to his cheating. These verses make sense from his perspective, being the one who is looking for forgiveness and really longing to be accepted and back with his wife.
There is more support for this interpretation: "Fortress Around Your Heart" was about the separation/divorce as well, but there Sting suggests it was a one-time slip up on Sting's part initially and that it was Francis who left Sting, since much of that song is about how he is trying to make amends and get back together with her. Also - "If you Love Somebody, Set Them Free" is also about this breakup; and intended as a converse reaction a spouse/partner might treat a cheating spouse, as opposed to being possessive as in Every Breath (the alternative reaction is one that Sting probably would have appreciated - to be "set free")
In this track find we find someone who seeks courage to overcome the harshness of others and stop being on the run. They're being told by someone else, that they're infact amazing, that they are this persons light & circadian rythym and that they will be there when they need them.
In this track find we find someone who seeks courage to overcome the harshness of others and stop being on the run. They're being told by someone else, that they're infact amazing, that they are this persons light & circadian rythym and that they will be there when they need them.
*Circadian rythym is the natural cycle of physical, mental, and behavior changes that the body goes through in a 24-hour cycle. The rythyms is mostly affected by light and darkness & are controlled by a small area in the middle of the brain.
*Circadian rythym is the natural cycle of physical, mental, and behavior changes that the body goes through in a 24-hour cycle. The rythyms is mostly affected by light and darkness & are controlled by a small area in the middle of the brain.
This song to me is about transformation. In order to transform, there is a metaphorical death and rebirth process that always happens. The process of transformation is difficult - you often have to have a part of yourself or all of yourself metaphorically die so that you can meet the better, more powerful version of yourself. Going into the fire and meeting the power is meeting yourself, and going through hell in order to achieve that. The sad tone of the song is knowing that transformation is inevitable, somehow your soul has outgrown aspects of your life and it is...
This song to me is about transformation. In order to transform, there is a metaphorical death and rebirth process that always happens. The process of transformation is difficult - you often have to have a part of yourself or all of yourself metaphorically die so that you can meet the better, more powerful version of yourself. Going into the fire and meeting the power is meeting yourself, and going through hell in order to achieve that. The sad tone of the song is knowing that transformation is inevitable, somehow your soul has outgrown aspects of your life and it is a necessary process in order to grow. You often have to leave everything behind: thought processes, friends, family, your environment. It's scary, but the song is teaching you that it is all right, and that you are going to be okay throughout the chaos. It is the revolution within yourself.
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According to the carvinator : it's obviously giving a satiricle, sarcastic message to a cto big for his britches lead singer of another very popular and commercially successful jam band . They making fun of somebody in essence. These guys would never blow there own horn like the song indicates. if anybody has any questions concerns or sarcastic remarks please contact me at1(800) up- ur- ass.. . I'm audi 5000 ninjasp Krh
I feel like 'everybody's dying just to get the disease' could be about people acting like they're all problematic and want to die or anything like that just to feel a bit unique and genuinely think they are like that but It doesn't really seem related to the rest of the Song so
I feel like 'everybody's dying just to get the disease' could be about people acting like they're all problematic and want to die or anything like that just to feel a bit unique and genuinely think they are like that but It doesn't really seem related to the rest of the Song so
This song means so much to me. For me, it is about depression and how you want to hide inside and everything seems meaningless. But Le Tigre tells us to keep on living, and try and enjoy the little things like that cool breeze or the buzzing of the bumble bees, and so on. I think the line "you don't need to scratch inside" etc. means that you don't need to hate yourself or self-harm because you are valuable and beautiful. This song means a lot to me, because I've been suffering from depression for over 20 years. It all...
This song means so much to me. For me, it is about depression and how you want to hide inside and everything seems meaningless. But Le Tigre tells us to keep on living, and try and enjoy the little things like that cool breeze or the buzzing of the bumble bees, and so on. I think the line "you don't need to scratch inside" etc. means that you don't need to hate yourself or self-harm because you are valuable and beautiful. This song means a lot to me, because I've been suffering from depression for over 20 years. It all started out when I was a kid and I still haven't recovered. Bikini Kill was my favourite band when I was 20, and this song by Le Tigre gives me hope and is about the essential things that you need to do when your depression tries to take the best of you. Keeping on living. Taking joy in the small things. Remembering that life has meaning and that you are worthy of love, and that your existence is good. No matter what horrible things you've experienced, there is a reason to go on. I recommend Team Dresch's "Remember who you are" on that note.