| Descent Superb – Forever We Lyrics | 20 years ago |
| Obsession. | |
| Richard Hawley – Long Black Train Lyrics | 21 years ago |
| Simply a beautiful song about death/about someone who realises that it's their time to die. Sad, but in a way uplifting at the same time. | |
| The Smiths – The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Lyrics | 21 years ago |
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I don't think this song can be considered to be about anything else other than child abuse. 'I looked into his wondrous eyes and said never, never, never again' followed by the lines about returning like a moth to a flame. The character we hear knows what he's doing is wrong but he can't/won't stop. Images such as the piano playing in an empty room/wavering shadows looming create a malevolent atmosphere that reaches a peak with the wardrobe towering like a beast of prey - the latter places the events in a bedroom. 'I once had a child and it saved my life' could just be the words of a happy parent, but in context is clearly a sexual reference. As if we needed any more evidence it ends talking about the child's mother never knowing. Perhaps the character is the child's father or uncle? All credit to Morrissey for writing a song that deals with such a taboo subject without resorting to Daily Mail-esque sentiments. Whilst he's clearly not condoning the abuse, he does allow us to hear the abusers side of the story. Great song. |
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| The Smashing Pumpkins – Home Lyrics | 21 years ago |
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Despite the fact that it's hidden away on Machina II I think this is one of the Pumpkins' best songs - there are many of course! To me it's about someone who has found themself alone but is searching for love - whether it be romantic or perhaps a Christian idea of love - to give themself some meaning. The idea of home also suggests that the song is about returning to, or recapturing something, that you used to have/have lost. It also evokes a feeling of content, if 'weary', acceptance. To announce that 'Love is everything I want' is an incredibly honest statement and Billy sings the song in a way that really brings out the different emotions mentioned. |
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| Longpigs – Over Our Bodies Lyrics | 21 years ago |
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I'm sure on the album, before the 'It's so wet and stretchy' lyric, there's a passage that says: 'No one succeeded to pull the stars out of the sky, the way you did. No one proceeded in pulling lies out of my/their arse, the way it is/you did, no...' Great song about someone coming to terms with the fact that they've been ditched for someone else - or perhaps feel they've lost the chance to make their feelings known. It ends with a feeling of resignation - 'Where I failed myself, If he loves you more'. The 'Hope you make her shine...' part could be considered sarcastic and bitter, but I think it's more an expression of the fact that the singer wants the person he's in love with to be happy even though it's not with him. The song seems to move between emotions - sadness, disbelief, anger and, as mentioned, resignation - it's a perfect example of the genius of Crispin Hunt. |
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| Radiohead – True Love Waits Lyrics | 21 years ago |
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There's an amazing version of the song at the end of an unoffical DVD - 2$ Bill, recorded at the Beacon Theatre in New York for MTV. Try looking on Ebay, as it's quite often available. As to the lyrics - I've always thought 'true love waits in haunted attics' refers to a mind tormented by love/obsession, a variation on the phrase 'toys in the attic'. 'True love lives on lollipops and crisps' - both items of food that are bad for you, so it could suggest that the person singing is being harmed by the continued existence of his/her love. 'Lollipops and crisps' can be seen, however, as a positive child-like image, suggesting innocence and maybe naivety. I like this explanation best, though I think the other one works as well. Whatever, it's a brilliant song that deserves to be heard by more people. |
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| The Smashing Pumpkins – Go Lyrics | 21 years ago |
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Great song. The line is actually ' I kissed my St. Christoper' instead of 'Son Christopher.' I think at least part of the song is about James' relationship with Darcy - when he sings 'I'm begging you to go' at the end, it reminds me of an interview he gave about why Darcy left the band and how she had to leave for her own good. |
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