Lydia Lyrics
to me it sounds like the life of a drug addicted prostitute named Lydia
"Comes the stranger that cares not for your heart" a client that comes in the night for Lydia only wanting her body and not her heart.
"Emotionally on guard" trying to keep emotions out of her work.
"Unlike the mirror that shows the strains of vice" A mirror with lines drugs ready to go up the nose.
etc etc blah blah
Somewhat based on the history of the city of Lydia. The city was known for its greed and constant occupation of different cultures
I agree with rex, but you missed the best part: "the lowest forms are pounding you inside, your hollow cold display, your tired masqurade."
I can see the aged hocker tiredly and badly faking an orgasm.
its about a fictional character inspired from the red district close to the studio where the band were recording and rehearsing. As mentioned by either Greg or Nick in a Metal Hammer interview.
If that would be the case, why did Holmes, during the "One Second" concert in London in 1997 or 1998 state "this song is about a lady called Lydia", "...who happens to be my wife."?
If that would be the case, why did Holmes, during the "One Second" concert in London in 1997 or 1998 state "this song is about a lady called Lydia", "...who happens to be my wife."?