love does no one much
kiss, kill, frozen still

(I get stuck)
I get stuck dancing the dance of the moth
and smiling politely as we're pushed through glass

hey you over there
come, sit, tell me what is it


Lyrics submitted by Harry_Manback

The Violent Tango song meanings
Add Your Thoughts

9 Comments

sort form View by:
  • +1
    General Comment

    More "corrections" ...

    Love Does No one Much Kiss Kill Frozen still

    I GET STUCK

    I get stuck (I GET STUCK) Dancing the dance of moth Smiling politely As we push through glass

    Hey You Over There Come Sit Tell me What Is it?

    I GET STUCK

    I get stuck (I GET STUCK) Dancing the dance of the moth (THE DANCE OF THE MOTH) Smiling politely As we push through glass

    Yeah. I get stuck. Oh yeah. Dancing the dance of the moth.

    Smiling politely As we punch through glass


    What is the dance of moth? You've all heard the saying of the moth and the flame. The dance of the moth is the deadly violent tango the moth does with the flame - drawing close enough to touch, then fluttering away, wounded, because of the heat. It does this over and over again until it's dead. Very like to trying to push or punch through glass. You may get through to whatever's behind it, but in your violent tango your hand gets shredded to pieces. Whatever's on the other side of the glass may be important, but it generally loses its importance once you're wounded, just as the flame loses its beauty once the moth is burned. These are also analogies for relationships with people. The message is clear - don't continue trying to force something when all you get is hurt by it.

    But like the songwriter, we get stuck in the same violent tango over and over again, smiling our way through all the pain even as we ignore the thought that maybe we should stop.

    Ayoson October 05, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    about a murderous tango dance session? I don't know... Outstanding song though.

    thisapparatus69on January 22, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    dancing while robbing a store, but gettin stuck cus there dancing? lmao i love idiot pilot, so random songs

    jetseton August 11, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    Superb interpretation above. Very impressive, this is a very enigmatic song....

    paper championon November 07, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    i would have to say that i agree with ayos

    blackboxxlyingon March 12, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    Yeah, it's like a moth against the window when you leave the lights on. Repeatedly flying back to the glass to assess the situation...

    Avianrueon June 24, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    I know its "i get stuck" but for some reason i always hear "I GET STONED" ... hahaha

    SadieGlutzon March 03, 2010   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    arooj!,I totally love this song! I actually don't think this song is about stalkers or anything, rather about everyone around Daniel and the rest of the band at the time after Frogstomp was released. Tey became famous and therefore people acted differently towards them and this was Daniel's response. He's mainly angry and depressed. He doesn't really care aobut life and wouldn't mind dying. <a href="seobizonline.com/importance-organic-seo.html">importance organic seo</a> |<a href="seobizonline.com/important-methods-search-engine-optimization.html">important methods search engine optimization</a> |

    aroojon August 25, 2011   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    arooj!,I totally love this song! I actually don't think this song is about stalkers or anything, rather about everyone around Daniel and the rest of the band at the time after Frogstomp was released. Tey became famous and therefore people acted differently towards them and this was Daniel's response. He's mainly angry and depressed. He doesn't really care aobut life and wouldn't mind dying. |

    aroojon August 25, 2011   Link

Add your thoughts

Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.

Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!

More Featured Meanings

Album art
Mental Istid
Ebba Grön
This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
Album art
Son Şansın - Şarkı Sözleri
Hayalperest
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.
Album art
Holiday
Bee Gees
@[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.
Album art
Mountain Song
Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell gives Adam Reader some heartfelt insight into Jane’s Addiction's hard rock manifesto "Mountain Song", which was the second single from their revolutionary album Nothing's Shocking. Mountain song was first recorded in 1986 and appeared on the soundtrack to the film Dudes starring Jon Cryer. The version on Nothing's Shocking was re-recorded in 1988. "'Mountain Song' was actually about... I hate to say it but... drugs. Climbing this mountain and getting as high as you can, and then coming down that mountain," reveals Farrell. "What it feels to descend from the mountain top... not easy at all. The ascension is tough but exhilarating. Getting down is... it's a real bummer. Drugs is not for everybody obviously. For me, I wanted to experience the heights, and the lows come along with it." "There's a part - 'Cash in now honey, cash in Miss Smith.' Miss Smith is my Mother; our last name was Smith. Cashing in when she cashed in her life. So... she decided that, to her... at that time, she was desperate. Life wasn't worth it for her, that was her opinion. Some people think, never take your life, and some people find that their life isn't worth living. She was in love with my Dad, and my Dad was not faithful to her, and it broke her heart. She was very desperate and she did something that I know she regrets."
Album art
Plastic Bag
Ed Sheeran
“Plastic Bag” is a song about searching for an escape from personal problems and hoping to find it in the lively atmosphere of a Saturday night party. Ed Sheeran tells the story of his friend and the myriad of troubles he is going through. Unable to find any solutions, this friend seeks a last resort in a party and the vanity that comes with it. “I overthink and have trouble sleepin’ / All purpose gone and don’t have a reason / And there’s no doctor to stop this bleedin’ / So I left home and jumped in the deep end,” Ed Sheeran sings in verse one. He continues by adding that this person is feeling the weight of having disappointed his father and doesn’t have any friends to rely on in this difficult moment. In the second verse, Ed sings about the role of grief in his friend’s plight and his dwindling faith in prayer. “Saturday night is givin’ me a reason to rely on the strobe lights / The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass, and I’ll take that / If you’re givin’ out love from a plastic bag,” Ed sings on the chorus, as his friend turns to new vices in hopes of feeling better.