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White Face, Black Eyes Lyrics
They had a white face
They had black eyes
They had burns all over their bodies
They had love for my revulsion
And they kissed away my repulsion
They had a white face
And black eyes
The father came
From across the sea
To rescue, rescue
To rescue me
He said "If you spend all your heart
On something that has died
You are not alive
and that can't be your life"
Love what you can
Love what you can
Til it dies
Then let it lie
Let it fly
Away
Love what you can
Love what you can
Til it dies
Then let it lie
Let it fly
Away
He had a white face
He had black eyes
He had burn all over his body
And he was right
They had black eyes
They had burns all over their bodies
They had love for my revulsion
And they kissed away my repulsion
They had a white face
And black eyes
From across the sea
To rescue, rescue
To rescue me
On something that has died
You are not alive
and that can't be your life"
Love what you can
Til it dies
Then let it lie
Let it fly
Away
Love what you can
Til it dies
Then let it lie
Let it fly
Away
He had black eyes
He had burn all over his body
And he was right
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the songs about a "crazy" dream sean had, i asked the men themselves :D
GOD THANK YOU THIS HAS TORMENTED ME FOR YEARS THAT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE
GOD THANK YOU THIS HAS TORMENTED ME FOR YEARS THAT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE
sorry for yelling, just happy :DDD
sorry for yelling, just happy :DDD
Every time this song gets to the orchestral part I start crying, and no other song out there can do that to me. I've looked. This song is so honest and sincere, it just gets to me. Best album I've heard in years.
i think its just about keeping your heart in the present. like not harping on memories since the present is so 'repuls'ive just ride it out and find your place in reality.
I do believe, Sherlock, that your take makes the most sense. Thank you:)
I do believe, Sherlock, that your take makes the most sense. Thank you:)
I "don't make a fucking lick." That doesn't even make any sense :) Put down the booze and the thc. Get over the anger. You know you adore me. All that repressed LUV is not doing you any good, big boy. Come on over for a big hug and you'll feel much better. (You may wish to protect your groin area 'cause I just may knee you once or twice since you deserve it:)
I "don't make a fucking lick." That doesn't even make any sense :) Put down the booze and the thc. Get over the anger. You know you adore me. All that repressed LUV is not doing you any good, big boy. Come on over for a big hug and you'll feel much better. (You may wish to protect your groin area 'cause I just may knee you once or twice since you deserve it:)
THATS THE SMARTEST THING YOU'VE EVER SAID. I'M SO GLAD SOMEONE ELSES OPINION MADE SENSE TO YOU. BECAUSE YOU DON'T MAKE A FUCKING LICK.
THATS THE SMARTEST THING YOU'VE EVER SAID. I'M SO GLAD SOMEONE ELSES OPINION MADE SENSE TO YOU. BECAUSE YOU DON'T MAKE A FUCKING LICK.
ah, the song that wasn't in the download. i'm sure it's lovely.
i'm glad it's not in there, though. it inspires me to actually go out and buy the damned thing someday.
ok so now that the album is bought and paid for, i have just one question: what the FUCK is this song about? what/who has a white face and black eyes?? argh! MUST COMPREHEND
It sounds like it's specifically referencing victims of bombings or something of the like, but just in general it's about how painful it is to care for someone who's hurt beyond repair.
It sounds like it's specifically referencing victims of bombings or something of the like, but just in general it's about how painful it is to care for someone who's hurt beyond repair.
well no i get the gist of the song, i was just curious who the specific subjects were. the "father came from across the sea" part throws me off because it seems to make it about a very specific thing. i actually sent sean an email asking him about it, if he responds i'll post it here.
well no i get the gist of the song, i was just curious who the specific subjects were. the "father came from across the sea" part throws me off because it seems to make it about a very specific thing. i actually sent sean an email asking him about it, if he responds i'll post it here.