| Porcupine Tree – Russia On Ice Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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I also believe the lyrics are about a couple breaking up because of his drinking habits. The atmosphere of the relationship is cold, icy, without emotion, but his drinking causes emotions to flare (hence "Nothing melts in this cold / but Russia on Ice is burning a hole") and the pair ultimately break up. The song describes his remorse, but he is unable to break the habit. My husband is a dry alcoholic, and I am always taken back to his drinking days when I hear this beautiful song. So this song has a very special, personal meaning to me. |
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| Porcupine Tree – .3 Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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"to lay (something) waste" does indeed mean to destroy, damage and/or wreck something. So to my mind "lay them waste for your race" is a call for disarmament in order to save the (human) race. A very haunting and wonderful song which counts amongst my top three by Porcupine Tree. Steven Wilson is amazing. |
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