| Mew – Introducing Palace Players Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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I understood the song to be an argument between a man and woman about a difference of opinion in God... the song starts off with a sloppy almost chaotic random beats (representing the idea of a non God [if you could imagine such a thing], a universe existing by accident). then comes the initial moment where the synth kicks in and the choir chimes in which would represents the order, self replicating universe we are to some degree aware of, Spinozist representation if you will... the lyrics themselves would be a dialogue, where theres an exchange in which the protagonist seems to be an agnostic/athiest perhaps, who is in opposing views with the pious counterpart who appears to have befallen to some tragedy, yet the protagonist tries to reason with his or her counterpart - if you analyze the lyrics closely with the perspective i had just explained its very clear- the Protagonist asks: What is it that you do? You gotta get back up yourself. We know so much. So much we do. Pious Person: No answer. Protagonist: In a word, You were told That it'd fix your shaky home. [the tragedy that occurred, whatever it was] And what got made [it's a play with words, they were clearly saying the word God] Was broken, too. the Protagonist claims: Just a field with you, [in the essence of an expanding view beyond our vision, that being in God] Switching seats with you, Tears us apart. I don't want it to. the Protagonist rationalizes their relationship: Some peculiar fix, The two of us. Counting us out, I don't want it to. Overnight, turned all grey. [The dimming of the relationship] The Protagonist: Just a creed with you, [Mew specifically uses the word creed, which emphasis the point of a religious cause] Switching seats with you Tears us apart. I don't want it to. The Protagonist asks: What are we going to do? I'd really like it if you Turn out the lights as we planned. [Perhaps in reference to lights in a room] it's gonna hurt when we land. [this is used metaphorically, although it has a sense like in the music video having to deal with aliens, because it sounds like they were carrying out an emergency landing. although in the lyrics they're clearly stating an anticipation towards a harsh landing from their fall, or decline in their relationship] I don't want it to. The Protagonist asks: Why did you go? Pious response: Lots of different reasons, So many, you can't even count. You think it's right, Jumping off the see-saw. Or did you just want it to be? ----------- the lyrics may have nothing to do with my interpretation but it is how i come to understand it... |
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| The Mars Volta – Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of) Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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Transient jet lag ecto mimed bison Meaning: the transient affects of jet lag that the visitors have acquired from their trip instilling a feel of physiological disruption, and ecto referring to ectoplasm, the emanating spirit of the dead bison's that surrounds the old west, describing a haunting atmosphere --------------------- This is the haunt of roulette dares Ruse of metacarpi Caveat emptor... to all that enter here Meaning: Stressing the continual distressing relationship of the victims and this shanty town. The ruse refers to the deceptive manner that will be taking place for those gambling. The caveat emptor refers to the sort of trap that the individual has fallen a victim to. -------------------- Open wrist talks back again In the wounded of its skin They'll pinprick the witness In ritual contrition Meaning: Describing the dead bodies of those who fall victim to the towns brutal trap. The wrist of the victims opened, swaying back and forth as a manner of giving back life for the dead in order to communicate their wishes. It describes the ritual as its carried out by this cult. Pricking the victims and mutilating their metacarpal, in an act of contrition for the victims sins. ------------------ The a.m. trinity fell upon asphyxia-derailed In the rattles of... Meaning: The train the victims are being transported on is being taken off course and going towards this town ------------------- Made its way through the tracks Of a snail slouching whisper Meaning: The train taking its course, describing the draggling slouching pace of speed its taking -------------------- A half mast commute through umbilical blisters Meaning: Describing the largely uninhabited train going through a flesh like umbilical representing the carnage that has taken place in the past, and what is in store for them. -------------------- Spectre will lurk Radar has gathered Midnight nooses from boxcar cadavers Meaning: A lone resident of the town lurks, alerted by the victims arrival, a spectre alerts the rest of the town. The radar being an awareness by all those in town that the victims have arrived. Midnight nooses represents the people of the town, the boxcar cadavers are the victims who fall prey to them and are stored in a boxcar. ------------------------- Exoskeletal junction at the railroad delayed Meaning: The boxcar in place keeping the train from going to their appropriate destination ------------------------- It's because this is... Cranial bleeding Leeches train the living Meaning: Cranial bleeding refers to the cranial bleed of the conductor that is driving the train who has some stake in getting the victims to this town. Leeches would be the cult that are controlling all this as its unfolding... ------------------------ It's because this is Rattling the laughter Meaning: Rattling the laughter refers to the enticement brought forth by the cult and their town. But most importantly the rattling taken place by the victims own wrists after falling prey to the cult. ---------------- Hinges splintering inside Bludgeoned to a saddle Meaning: describing the broken down shanty of a casino, these hinges although splintering are bludgeoned to a saddle, a saddle representing something you sit on, as in to say 'have a seat' wanting to depict an atmosphere of being warmly welcomed inside of their establishment. ------------------ Rang the cloister bell inside inside inside Meaning: as they ring the bell to welcome their supposed guests, it represents the epicenter of the towns moral compass |
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| The Mars Volta – Cicatriz ESP Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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the song is about a fugitive escaping capture after the eruption of mount vesuvius... Do you recall it's name As it suggested beck and call This face and heel Will drag your halo through the mud Meaning: referring to the armored men in search of their captor ----------------------- Ash of pompei Erupting in a statues dust Meaning: refers to the city Pompei where the settlers were consumed by the raining lava of mount vesuvius in italy, their bodies as a result became cremated statues of ashes ----------------------- Shrouded in veils Because these handcuffs hurt to much Meaning: using layers of clothing in order disguise and cover his handcuffs --------------------- Still Scalpeing these ticketless applause And when they drag the lake there is nothing left at all Meaning: the verdict of the captor by the people. in the lake they search for the murder he's been convicted of but nothing is found. ----------------------- Sutured contusion Beyond the anthills of the dawning of this plague Meaning: referring to the sutured territory of Pompei as a result of the disaster, and the contusion the fugitive has acquired throughout his escaping. The anthills refers to the decomposition of the bodies and plague from septicemia. ------------------------- said I've lost my way even if this cul de sac would pay to reach inside a vault whatever be the cost Meaning: inside a cut off territory he will find safe haven ------------------------- sterling clear blackend ice and when they drag the lake there's nothing left at all Meaning: referring back to his case and darkened innocence. ------------------------- I've defected Meaning: he will never find justice |
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