| Beth Orton – Mount Washington Lyrics | 13 years ago |
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To me, this song is about ambition and achievement in life -- the lyrics seem to speak of a young person, who is determined to succeed. His or her goal is to " [...] be a star, be an altar [...] " The journey is full of challenges: " [...] forever testing your intention [...] forever testing your invention [...] " But the person is determined: " [...] nobody can keep you from the one you know you are [...] " Eventually, at the end of the song, the music (sort of) disintegrates -- we hear a lot of noise and strange sounds, interspersed by the repeated phrase "Be a star, be an altar". Perhaps a sign of an all-consuming obsession? Or a sign of success -- the person becomes successful, but pays a high personal price: stars shine brightly, but are made of featureless plasma -- just like the music at the end of 'Mount Washington'. |
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| Annie Lennox – Precious Lyrics | 18 years ago |
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To me, this song is about someone who has recently had (or adopted) a child. And the arrival of this child has changed her (or his) life. "...Precious little angel...I was lost until you came...gift from heaven" |
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