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.
You ready?
Yeah, yeah I'm ready
Okay lets- let's run that one more time
I'm a water treading alien being
Don't know what I'll find
But I know what I'm needing
There's some creatures sitting under a clearing
Half a mile right
Past the thing they left bleeding
I got rocket slinging alien offspring
They know when I die
They gotta choose a new king
They got rapid fire alien bee stings
I know they can fly
But they haven't learned a thing
I am an alien
I'm big and green
And when I move right in
You're gonna make me king
I will fight
Make it mine
And this time I'm gonna get it right
And this time I'm gonna get it right
And this time
And this time I'm gonna get it right
And this time I'm gonna get it right
And this time
And this time I'm gonna get it right
And this time I'm gonna get it right
Yeah, yeah I'm ready
Okay lets- let's run that one more time
I'm a water treading alien being
Don't know what I'll find
But I know what I'm needing
There's some creatures sitting under a clearing
Half a mile right
Past the thing they left bleeding
I got rocket slinging alien offspring
They know when I die
They gotta choose a new king
They got rapid fire alien bee stings
I know they can fly
But they haven't learned a thing
I am an alien
I'm big and green
And when I move right in
You're gonna make me king
I will fight
Make it mine
And this time I'm gonna get it right
And this time I'm gonna get it right
And this time
And this time I'm gonna get it right
And this time I'm gonna get it right
And this time
And this time I'm gonna get it right
And this time I'm gonna get it right
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Techno Ted
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Techno Ted may be a person who caused Chris incredible emotional pain & trepidation as well as moments of peace & happiness but now is removed and awaiting his fate. Darling may be a different person who is also free of him and can live her life free of Ted's tyranny. "In between all the laughing, and daydreams ... lies: a desert of truth" Lies are like a desert or the omission of Truth: Where there were Lies then Truth was absent. The song, "Techno Ted", may be a cathartic celebration of the downfall of this person.
Standing On The Edge Of Summer
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Thursday
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.
Holiday
Bee Gees
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.
Head > Heels
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
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This song is too psychedelic to mean anything other than Fuckin Bloody Yeah!!
Finally, the first comment at a song of this band! Great band, my favorite at the moment! The whole album is quite psychedelic in my opinion, nd/but freaking awesome!
Anybody that likes this tune should check out the Microsoft Zune viral video advert!
I think on the second the time bridge section goes:
If you dont look back it will be alright now It depends how you feel at the end of the night now
Amazing song. I love the reprise of "We are the Aliens" as well as the parts of Robot Man and The Happy Song that go through the album.