Trophy

I would also agree that “Trophy” is intended in a sexual context. However, rather than interpreting a rape theme I perceive the song to be a story of prostitution. To me the young protagonist is coerced by the “Wrong pair of hands” into a world where her “Trophy” is sold “for much less than it is worth”. The queen and court jesters are the Pimps and punters respectively.

The protagonist encourages the “creatures of mercy” (whomever they maybe) to shoot down the people who have entombed her within this world and to ultimately set her free. This is symbolised by the return of her trophy.

When I got my trophy back It took some time To polish it to gold from black And shoot the lion When I put it back inside And locked the door A trophy of mercy Is a trophy no more

The polishing is an attempt at some sort of cleansing of the conscience, an attempt to return virtue perhaps, but it seems to be too late. The victim is so traumatised by her ordeal as a prostitute she vows to become celibate. I have no idea why she is shooting lions though.

It might sound blunt for such cryptic lyrics, but maybe the 'queens and court jesters' could literally represent those in a jury. Running with the idea of rape, the fact that no matter what 'justice prevails' you can never get back what is lost...

maybe not just a court setting/trial, but just an idea.

i think a few of the lines are wrong...i'm pretty sure the song says:

Their hearts swelled too Overdrive and mercy soared Mercy this and mercy that Let justice prevail

then

When I got my trophy back It took some time To polish it, to gold from black

and on the chorus, instead of "creatures of love feed", i'm pretty sure it says "creatures of mercy"

When she says "creatures of love feed" it really reminds me of Bjork, especially "Venus as a Boy".

it is 'They BOUGHT it for so much less than it was worth.' I think it might be about people not valuing artistic creativity, seeing it merely in terms of monetary value..

I hear 'They bought it for a soul much less than it was worth' And its def 'creatures of mercy'

Brilliant band...

thanks for the corrections... will edit whenever they bring the edit function back

you realize there are scans of Natasha's written lyrics on her website, right?

they weren't there when i posted this, nor are they in the cd i bought.

oh. well, they're on the website if you want to see them. they're legible too ^^