| Nirvana – The Man Who Sold the World (David Bowie cover) Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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Personally, I think this song is about coming to terms with one's doppelganger, no? The evil reflection of oneself that usually ruins one's world - selling it so to speak... Trust Cobain to be attracted to Bowie's original, given the rumors about his "imaginary friend" named "Boodah" or something like that. Nonetheless, Cobain's version of the song gives me goose-bumps each time I hear it. Oh, and this thread is so entertaining...lol |
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| Rainbow – The Temple Of The King Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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This song is crafted in a beautifully woven metaphorical style. Here's what this song means to 'me'. This song symbolizes the answering of our calling, one that changes the life of those who answer their beckoning. Medieval philosophy suggests that life truly begins when you answer your life's call and truly know the purpose of your life. (Present day presents us late bloomers who reckon life begins at 40, but in the erstwhile ages, Man was considered to be mature enough to understand his purpose by the time he was 20). So a boy born in the year of the fox would turn 20 in the next year of the fox. Well, according to the book of Titanica (that explains the astrological calendar of the Titan) states that those born in the year of the fox are the curious sorts who crave to seek answers and spread them, usually through sermons (often even to those uninterested - with the power to turn them into disciples too). Let's say, for now, that the central character of this song (Strong young man of the 'rising sun' - Lord Buddha visited Japan in his 20s, coincidence?) heard his calling (tolling of the great black black - the bell of time and truth in some mystical epics). There in the middle of the circle he stands searching, seeking: The fourth and final reason why Buddha left the material world and its pleasures to lead an ascetic life was when he saw an ailing old man bent with age, begging for his death. "Daylight waits while the old man sings "Heaven help me", And then like the rush of a thousand wings It shines upon "the one" And the day (of Buddha's new ascetic life) had just begun. "With just one touch of his trembling hand The answer will be found." Symbolised the tapping of one's inner wisdom for answers to life's questions. "There in the middle of the circle (of life ) he stands, seeing, feeling." - The 4 causes of Pain and suffering was what Buddha saw as spokes of the Karmic Cycle. "With just one wave of the stong right hand He's gone" - Buddha's renunciation I mean I could go on seeking the meaning of the song...But I guess you guys got the picture. Think "Buddha" and the true and most convincing meaning of this song will emerge guys...Nothing religious here...Just follow the song with the life history of Buddha in mind. |
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