Techno Ted may be a person who caused Chris incredible emotional pain & trepidation as well as moments of peace & happiness but now is removed and awaiting his fate. Darling may be a different person who is also free of him and can live her life free of Ted's tyranny. "In between all the laughing, and daydreams ... lies: a desert of truth" Lies are like a desert or the omission of Truth: Where there were Lies then Truth was absent. The song, "Techno Ted", may be a cathartic celebration of the downfall of this person.
Cry your eyes bloodshot
While there's still time
Cause soon it's gone
And you'll be so shocked
One queen-sized coffin
That was built for two
Is your death bed
It belongs to you
Tease me, baby, please me
With the fresh disease
Hope riding on a bullet
Alive tonight
You know we couldn't get it right
Come save your life tonight
You know we'll never get it right
Don't try to swim to shore
Because you can't go back
Say three words like
They're the last you'll speak
Curtains drop
Concealing appearances of heaven
Destroyer they'll be another
Just like you
You're not the only one
I'm not the only one
Watching the fallout fly back up
Walking where time stands still
See how our love kills
Dropping curtains down
Concealing appearances of heaven
Without my existence
You are nothing
Without my affection
You wilt
We fucked like a nuclear war release
Fuck off
See how I let you down
Watching fallout fly back up?
While there's still time
Cause soon it's gone
And you'll be so shocked
One queen-sized coffin
That was built for two
Is your death bed
It belongs to you
Tease me, baby, please me
With the fresh disease
Hope riding on a bullet
Alive tonight
You know we couldn't get it right
Come save your life tonight
You know we'll never get it right
Don't try to swim to shore
Because you can't go back
Say three words like
They're the last you'll speak
Curtains drop
Concealing appearances of heaven
Destroyer they'll be another
Just like you
You're not the only one
I'm not the only one
Watching the fallout fly back up
Walking where time stands still
See how our love kills
Dropping curtains down
Concealing appearances of heaven
Without my existence
You are nothing
Without my affection
You wilt
We fucked like a nuclear war release
Fuck off
See how I let you down
Watching fallout fly back up?
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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Great version of a great song,
yes, when he yells "DESTROYER!!!!!" at that HUGE climax, i feel thats Dillinger's finest moment thus far. an immense song.