The lyrics to Big Sleep are open to interpretation in the sense that they could be dedicated to an old friend specifically, or a departed loved one. But it’s unquestionably a song that speaks of the grief and frustration that follows the death of a loved one.
The lyrics to Big Sleep are open to interpretation in the sense that they could be dedicated to an old friend specifically, or a departed loved one. But it’s unquestionably a song that speaks of the grief and frustration that follows the death of a loved one.
The line ‘Where did you go? Immaculate friend…for a lifetime I’m grateful’ in particular hits hard to anyone who has lost a friend or family member, and wishes they could say thank you one last time. Whether it was for their friendship, support, their love.
The line ‘Where did you go? Immaculate friend…for a lifetime I’m grateful’ in particular hits hard to anyone who has lost a friend or family member, and wishes they could say thank you one last time. Whether it was for their friendship, support, their love.
I lost my Mother to lung cancer in late March, and Big Sleep has been swirling around in my head for weeks since. Simple Minds was one of my Mum’s all time favourite bands, which makes this song all the more painful for me to listen to.
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Bezankoe
Bezankoe
Paul Simpson described the song as an "insanely ambitious, righteous coming together of man, myth and magic".
Paul Simpson described the song as an "insanely ambitious, righteous coming together of man, myth and magic".
Interesting to note that Saint Sebastian is considered a gay/LGBTQ icon, which might have been significant in the 80s when homophobia was being pushed by the UK Conservative government at the time.
Interesting to note that Saint Sebastian is considered a gay/LGBTQ icon, which might have been significant in the 80s when homophobia was being pushed by the UK Conservative government at the time.
The Dolphin is a U-boat. Hear the pings at the beginning.
The Dolphin is a U-boat. Hear the pings at the beginning.
I used to think this "friend" was John Lennon. It's probably what John told anyone at the time.
I used to think this "friend" was John Lennon. It's probably what John told anyone at the time.
~ Mike is addressing himself ~
~ Mike is addressing himself ~
This song is about never learning from your mistakes, and the absurdity of always blaming everything except yourself for your problems - "and let the suit keep wearing you".
This song is about never learning from your mistakes, and the absurdity of always blaming everything except yourself for your problems - "and let the suit keep wearing you".
Specifically, wanting to make friends but instead repeatedly making enemies, and then making things worse instead of breaking bread.
Specifically, wanting to make friends but instead repeatedly making enemies, and then making things worse instead of breaking bread.
Ironically, this all comes of feeling insecure and defensive about being judged and made an enemy of, prompting one to 'pre-emptively' strike first, thus making another enemy, and in the process self-sabotaging and making an enemy of yourself, instead of looking out for yourself.
Ironically, this all comes of feeling insecure and defensive about being judged and made an enemy of, prompting one to 'pre-emptively' strike first, thus making another enemy, and in the process self-sabotaging and making an enemy of yourself, instead of looking out for yourself.
It was never about the enemy.
Unless, that is, you have come to the conclusion that you've only ever had one enemy, and that enemy is oneself.
You couldn't break bread with yourself. You are your own worst enemy.
You were probably the last person who figured it out.
I'm thinking it's inspired by Margaret Atwood's books. The government is slowly taking control over people. Red or blue. We're being manipulated into what we think about. Controlling who we are. People stare at a screen & pay endless bills. We're fucked.
I'm thinking it's inspired by Margaret Atwood's books. The government is slowly taking control over people. Red or blue. We're being manipulated into what we think about. Controlling who we are. People stare at a screen & pay endless bills. We're fucked.
Poe's song😂😅
Poe's song😂😅