Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play
Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
It's beautiful and so are you
Dear Prudence won't you come out and play
Dear Prudence open up your eyes
Dear Prudence see the sunny skies
The wind is low the birds will sing
That you are part of everything
Dear Prudence won't you open up your eyes?
Look around round
Look around round round
Look around
Dear Prudence let me see you smile
Dear Prudence like a little child
The clouds will be a daisy chain
So let me see you smile again
Dear Prudence won't you let me see you smile?
Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
It's beautiful and so are you
Dear Prudence won't you come out and play
Dear Prudence open up your eyes
Dear Prudence see the sunny skies
The wind is low the birds will sing
That you are part of everything
Dear Prudence won't you open up your eyes?
Look around round
Look around round round
Look around
Dear Prudence let me see you smile
Dear Prudence like a little child
The clouds will be a daisy chain
So let me see you smile again
Dear Prudence won't you let me see you smile?
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Dear Prudence Lyrics as written by Paul Mccartney John Lennon
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In regards to the meaning of this song:
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.”
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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.
Agreeing with everyong above, this is definately a beautiful song, a great cover of a Beatles song. This song is about a girl with depression who is too upset and hopeless to see thegood and beauty around her. The singer, in this case Siouxsie, is trying to cheer up Prudence and show her that there is hope, beauty, and goodness in the world, no matter the other unpleasent things one will find.
Bonjour, Bonjour! <br /> I notice that I follow close behind you and agree with you a lot at this website!<br /> Your analysis of this song is well-taken.<br /> I used the song in a blog post here: connecthook.wordpress.com/2013/03/19/be-acquainted-with-wisdom/<br />
Bonjour, Bonjour! <br /> I notice that I follow close behind you and agree with you a lot at this website!<br /> Your analysis of this song is well-taken.<br /> I used the song in a blog post here: connecthook.wordpress.com/2013/03/19/be-acquainted-with-wisdom/<br />
Wow, that's cool! I read your post and found it interesting about the passages that you used to describe wisdom and how you connected this song to the concept of wisdom.
Not a Siouxsie song, but the fact that when they did this and people thought that it was one of her songs, not only shows she is a lyrical and musical genius, along with Severin and Budgie of course; but that when Siouxsie and The Banshees cover a song, they really make it their own.
just love this song...A mixture of sadness & happiness....Love Siouxsie!
just love this song...A mixture of sadness & happiness....Love Siouxsie!
oh siouxsie,not often can someone take a sweet song,and turn it into pure beauty,this version is one of the precious ones,the voice,the sound,the touch. xxx
siouxsie's voice in ths is beautifull.
Her voice is ALWAYS beautiful ! <br /> I compare her voice to that of Grace Slick in the early psychedelic days (daze!).
Siouxsie is one of the few artists who can cover tunes by others and not only do them well but in such a way that you appreciate both the Banshees version and the original each in their own unique way. I think of her version of Sea Breezes as well as this song.
The King James Bible provides a personal association for this song: "I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions..." [Proverbs 8:12]
Reminds me of when I had the privilege of seeing S and the B's live at the Orpheum in Boston around 1982.
Lucky! :)
Prudence is a feminine name, and this gives structure to the lyric, as, for example, a letter written to "Dear Prudence". But prudence as a word also means being careful.
Prudence is a virtue, but as with anything in excess, too much of it can be harmful. Extreme discretion may prevent you from living a healthy life. This is why the song carries a message of outwardness, as if directed too someone who is too cautious.
I want to play with Prudence today.
connecthook.wordpress.com/2013/03/19/be-acquainted-with-wisdom/