its amazing how far music can come.. 24 years after it released and its one of the most heartfelt songs ive heard
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Can't Lose You Lyrics as written by Peter Thomas Steele
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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.”
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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@[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.
Bloody Kisses is definately not a concept album, but I think this song was placed at the end of the album for a reason. As Type O fans know, Peter Steele loves to weave tales of self-loathing, contrasting emotions of worship and hatred of lovers, and desperately perverse emotional addiction, all which may or may not be tongue in cheek. Peter Steele says a lot of crazy things in this album..and by the end, its time to clarify where he really stands.
I think this song is kind of a final summary of the ride we take in Bloody Kisses, that with all said...ultimately...he just "can't lose you".
It makes me think of a guy apologizing after having a huge outburst at their lover. After calming down, coming to your senses...just apologizing over and over saying "I can't lose you". Alone, the song doesn't mean as much, but when you look at the whole album...well that's what I take from it.
Fuckin' A, man... never thought of it like that. Well said.<br /> <br /> SO glad I found this site.