| Genesis – The Carpet Crawlers Lyrics | 11 years ago |
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I think that Rael has a dream of his own conception, triggered by his first awkward sexual expirience. It represents his desire to change his dead end life. He is becoming a man, and wants more, but in his rebirth finds himself trapped in the chamber of 32 doors forcing him to face all the bad decisions which led him to his empty life again. He eventually escapes, only to find himself a victim of his own desires, which, of course leads him into an even worse situation. He will only find salvation, or "It" by selflessly giving himself to someone who has betrayed him his whole life, his brother John. He finds his way out, himself. He completes the journey of the carpet crawler, matures and finds peace. I truly love this track! |
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| Yes – Starship Trooper Lyrics | 11 years ago |
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Wow, I think everyone is reading too much into the lyrics. It's about the music, the lyrics were written to fit the music. Even deep prog-rock bands will just string words together because they simply sound good. I do like the "high", and "higher" interpretation though. When I'm in that state of mind everything is deep. My favorite Yes track! |
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| Genesis – Supper's Ready Lyrics | 11 years ago |
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I believe it is about mankind reconnecting with his spiritual side, which has been lost through technology. He turns of the "TV", then confronts all the demons that have led us down false empty paths. The GESM is advertising, and the pursuit of money. The path of trying to be something we are not. Over time we lost our humanity, became self centered, and forgot how to love. Of course the song is full of Christian references, but that is our culture, what we identify with. Anyway, after fighting the internal struggle, kicking our addiction to greedy self-indulgent lives, we reconnect with the spiritual. We learn to love again. We rediscover happiness. We are reborn. Or is it simply some dude coming home after a long day, spends a little time with his Wife, has supper, then falls asleep and dreams? No matter how you slice it, a true work of art. |
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