| Laura Marling – The Beast Lyrics | 11 years ago |
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I think the man is having an affair: Where did our love go, you will never know How did you get home, you will never know (he's been out late and been drunk) Did you catch yourself in the mirror? It's a sight i understand (hence he feels guilty and lke he doesn't recognise himself.) she also feels like she's changed. You know I've been running 'round for hours Calling my Egyptian blood to bear me flowers Calling Sophia, goddess of power. I actually think it's gyptian - as in gypsy. She definately is not egyptian and even though she also isnt a gypsy it make more sense to have a traveler's spirit (especially given rambling man). I think she's praying to be able to come up with a solution to feel better about the situation or run away and start again. She prays Sophia will give her strengh to carry on. You're okay now, I suppose You're not pulled by the rope I'm pulled by the pull on my throat I'm pulled by the rope I swing from the trees into the slope Hold my head high, just by the tip of my toes and he lies, he lies so sweet that i choke I think the devil talks to her instead and is convincing her to hang herself, sort of tempting her into it. I'd suggest that you be grateful There's no blood on my hands and assume yourself weaker, the fall of man. She's saying he's lucky he didnt come to harm instead of her And look out for the beast Tonight he lies with me Tonight he lies with me Tonight he lies with me and here comes the beast She's giving in to the temptation and letting the devil 'have her' by killing herself. A pretty grim interpretation and maybe far too literal. |
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