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Julian Cope – An Elegant Chaos Lyrics 11 years ago
... and 5 years later another comment.

Great song which is a big part of a chapter in my life, getting on for 20 years after it was written. For me it's about the perceived concept of normality all being a bit shit, and then the rejection of it.

As matthewsheffield says just an enjoyable lurch through 4 minutes...

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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark – Souvenir Lyrics 17 years ago
I thinnk Mode000 has got it pretty much nailed - it might be called Souvenir because obsessions are kept pretty close to the heart - almost like a keepsake?

Paul Humphreys who wrote the song always seemed to keep the meaning fairly generic when pressed.

Still a great song - OMD's best.

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