| Tarkio – Annabelle Leigh Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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I would have to agree 100% with kisaradoll.... The overall tone and word choice used throughout the song, invokes the character created by Nabokov. In Lolita, Annabel Leigh (which is spelled differently then Poe's "Annabell Lee") is one of Humbert's nymphets, or idyllic females. Humbert and Annabel Leigh shared many encounters, they where never able to demonstrate their absolute love. This is represented in the song in the lines: "Do you consent to be my only love I see you there on the bed You're shirt lays bare, your thin white arms And surely by now" Feeling as though he should have acted on his (Humbert) emotions the song repeats "surly by now" as though this profession of love should have occurred. The song romanticizes the potential encounter. That should have happened, but due to the hands of fate “Little Hands” never did. Additionally, "little hands" could refer back to the Poe poem because it is speculated that the poem Annabell Lee was written for his wife Virginia who Poe married when she was only 13. The line "all in tatters" refers to the death of Annabel Leigh, and is true representation of how Humbert regrets not acting on his love for Annabel Leigh before she was lost forever. There is no doubt in my mind that this song is an ode to Lolita and the childhood love between Humbert and Annabel Leigh. Although I do feel it has a very modern interpretation as well. In a modern equivalent, Meloy speaks of an ideal love. Who, he wishes to be with for the rest of his days. She holds his heart in her hands by her beauty and his infatuation. She is the center of his thoughts, and he is enamored. Yet, not all is perfect. Although, plans for the future have been made, his infatuation drives them apart and as hopeless romance goes, the lovers drift apart. |
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| Tarkio – Save Yourself Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| As i was sitting in the car today it dawned on me the meaning of this song. Save yourself is written retrospectively.It is written about an individual who leaves (Montana I believe, in this case)his/her home due to bitter feelings. But upon the passing of a family member (father), has inherited both the emotional and fiscal burdens of the given individual, i.e. inheriting a cattle farm up in the hi- line of Montana. The Hi-line is a string of small towns and open spaces off of highway 2 right next to the Canadian boarder. Being forced back into small town farming culture, and with the questioning of his/her friends this individual is hoping for something more than small town life yet is stuck with the emotional burden of upholding his or her honor to his culture and heritage fighting the urge to urbanize. The words "save yourself" are repeated to better illustrate the hardships of small town life. the boredom that consumes this individual as he/she is being held hostage. The life line being civilization that is lacking all around. | |
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