Both as a standalone and as part of the DSOTS album, you can take this lyric as read. As a matter of public record, Jourgensen's drug intake was legendary even in the 1980s. By the late 90s, in his own words, he was grappling with massive addiction issues and had lost almost everything: friends, spouse, money and had nearly died more than once. "Dark Side of the Spoon" is a both funny & sad title for an album made by a musical genius who was losing the plot; and this song is a message to his fans & friends saying he knows it. It's painful to listen to so I'm glad the "Keith Richards of industrial metals" wised up and cleaned up. Well done sir.
Oh well, that's this world over
Oh well, next one begins
Will you smile like any mother
As you bathe your brand new twins?
Will you sing about the missiles
As you dry off numbered limbs?
Oh well, that's this world over
Oh well, next one begins
Oh well, that's this world over
You sadly grin
Will you tell them about that far off and mythical land
About their leader with the famous face?
Will you tell them that the reason nothing ever grows
In the garden anymore
Because he wanted to win the craziest race
That's this world over
Will you smile like any father
With your children on a Sunday hike?
When you get to a sea of rubble
And they ask 'What was London like?'
Oh well, that's this world over
Oh well, next one begins, it begins, it begins
Oh well, that's this world over
You sadly grin
Will you tell them about that far off and mythical land
And how a child to the virgin came? Whoa
Will you tell them that the reason why we murdered
Everything upon the surface of the world
So we can stand right up and say we did it in his name?
That's this world over
Or so it seems
But that's this world over
The end of dreams
That's this world over, over, over and out
That's this world over, over, over and out
Oh well, next one begins
Will you smile like any mother
As you bathe your brand new twins?
Will you sing about the missiles
As you dry off numbered limbs?
Oh well, that's this world over
Oh well, next one begins
Oh well, that's this world over
You sadly grin
Will you tell them about that far off and mythical land
About their leader with the famous face?
Will you tell them that the reason nothing ever grows
In the garden anymore
Because he wanted to win the craziest race
That's this world over
Will you smile like any father
With your children on a Sunday hike?
When you get to a sea of rubble
And they ask 'What was London like?'
Oh well, that's this world over
Oh well, next one begins, it begins, it begins
Oh well, that's this world over
You sadly grin
Will you tell them about that far off and mythical land
And how a child to the virgin came? Whoa
Will you tell them that the reason why we murdered
Everything upon the surface of the world
So we can stand right up and say we did it in his name?
That's this world over
Or so it seems
But that's this world over
The end of dreams
That's this world over, over, over and out
That's this world over, over, over and out
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I Can't Go To Sleep
Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
This song is written as the perspective of the boys in the street, as a whole, and what path they are going to choose as they get older and grow into men. (This is why the music video takes place in an orphanage.) The seen, and unseen collective suffering is imbedded in the boys’ mind, consciously or subconsciously, and is haunting them. Which path will the boys choose? Issac Hayes is the voice of reason, maybe God, the angel on his shoulder, or the voice of his forefathers from beyond the grave who can see the big picture and are pleading with the boys not to continue the violence and pattern of killing their brothers, but to rise above. The most beautiful song and has so many levels. Racism towards African Americans in America would not exist if everyone sat down and listened to this song and understood the history behind the words. The power, fear, pleading in RZA and Ghostface voices are genuine and powerful. Issac Hayes’ strong voice makes the perfect strong father figure, who is possibly from beyond the grave.
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Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
Remember that this song came out in the 80s, in the middle of the cold war. I remember its release well and played it endlessly. There was a ton of music at that time, especially from the UK, that was overtly critical of Reagan and Thacher and the nuclear arms race. We were indeed truly afraid that the arms race would lead to complete nuclear anhilation of the earth. This is one of those -- see the line, about "the far off and mythical place" and "the leader with the famous face"? This the US and Reagan. Taken together with the line about doing it "in his name," which is obviously a comment on destruction in the name of God, I read this song as a commentary on the danger of all forms of human zealotry, but with a particular focus on the Cold War narrative at the time. The USSR was often presented as Godless (which, officially, it was) and the USA as God-fearing, so XTC is challenging the received narratives that as God-fearing people we were somehow better than the Godless USSR. In the end, everybody dies and the world is destroyed -- so who is actually the winner here? No one.
In spite of what it sounds like, this is NOT a Police cover
I just love this song. It's about the aftermath of the Third World War, I think.
It's pretty clearly an attack against religion (Christianity, at least) and their holy wars. The next world begins with horrible consequences, but it's all within god's plan. As parents, will we tell our children of god's greatness amidst the rubble of London and the limbless babies?
"Will you tell them that the reason why we murdered Everything upon the surface of the world So we can stand right up and say we did it in his name?"
It's pretty clearly an attack against religion (Christianity, at least) and their holy wars. The next world begins with horrible consequences, but it's all within god's plan. As parents, will we tell our children of god's greatness amidst the rubble of London and the limbless babies?
"Will you tell them that the reason why we murdered Everything upon the surface of the world So we can stand right up and say we did it in his name?"