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Pandora's Box Lyrics
Born in Kansas
On an ordinary plain
Ran to New York
But ran away from fame
Only seventeen
When all your dreams came true
But all you wanted
Was someone to undress you
And all the stars you kissed
Could never ease the pain
Still the grace remains
And though the face has changed
You're still the same
And it's a long long way
From where you want to be
And it's a long long road
But you're too blind to see
Frame of silence
Of an innocence divine
Is a dangerous creation
When you fail the test of time
And all the photographs
Of ghosts of long ago
Still they hurt you so
Won't let you go
And you still don't know
And it's a long long way
From where you want to be
And it's a long long road
But you're too blind to see
When you look around yourself now
Do you recognise the girl?
The one who broke a thousand hearts
Terrified the world
And all the stars you kissed
Could never ease the pain
And if the face has changed
The grace remains
And you're still the same
And it's a long long way
From where you want to be
And it's a long long road
But you're too blind to see
And it's a long long way
From where you want to be
And it's a long long road
But you're too blind to see
On an ordinary plain
Ran to New York
But ran away from fame
Only seventeen
When all your dreams came true
But all you wanted
Was someone to undress you
And all the stars you kissed
Could never ease the pain
Still the grace remains
And though the face has changed
You're still the same
And it's a long long way
From where you want to be
And it's a long long road
But you're too blind to see
Frame of silence
Of an innocence divine
Is a dangerous creation
When you fail the test of time
And all the photographs
Of ghosts of long ago
Still they hurt you so
Won't let you go
And you still don't know
And it's a long long way
From where you want to be
And it's a long long road
But you're too blind to see
When you look around yourself now
Do you recognise the girl?
The one who broke a thousand hearts
Terrified the world
And all the stars you kissed
Could never ease the pain
And if the face has changed
The grace remains
And you're still the same
And it's a long long way
From where you want to be
And it's a long long road
But you're too blind to see
And it's a long long way
From where you want to be
And it's a long long road
But you're too blind to see
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I love this song as much today as when it came out.
It's about silent movie star Louise Brooks. And her biggest movie was Pandora's Box.
I love this song as much today as when it came out.
It's about silent movie star Louise Brooks. And her biggest movie was Pandora's Box.
She didn't learn in this life that what she was searching for was inside of her.
It's about Louise Brooks, an American dancer and film actress from the 1920s and 1930s. Six years after she passed away, this song was released.
"Born in Kansas on an ordinary plain" She was born in Kansas, but a man in her neighbourhood sexually assaulted her during her childhood, leaving a lasting psychological scar which impacted both her career and her personal life as an adult.
"Ran to New York but ran away from fame" She ran away to escape from the traumatic events of her early life. She ran away from fame because she faced obstacles and personal struggles that made it difficult for her to fully embrace or capitalize on her celebrity status.
"But all you wanted was someone to undress you" Louise Brooks wanted a relationship that was healthy, trauma-free, and free from the painful memories of her past.
"And all the stars you kissed could never ease the pain" Despite achieving fame and success, the emotional pain from her past continued to haunt her.
"Still the grace remains and though the face has changed. You're still the same" Despite the ups and downs in her life, she remained true to herself and maintained a sense of dignity and inner strength.
"Frame of silence of an innocent divine. Is a dangerous creation when you fall the test of time" She used coping mechanisms to shield herself from the past, such as maintaining an image of innocence. This became difficult over time to maintain as she faced the trials and tribulations that life and fame presented. It's not that coping mechanisms are always bad, but when they hinder personal growth or become an obstacle to living a fulfilling life, they can be described as "dangerous" in that sense.
"And all the photographs of ghosts of long ago. Still they hurt you so, won't let go And you still don't know" The lyrics continue to talk about her struggle with the lasting impact of her traumatic past. They are like unwelcome "ghosts" that persistently intrude on her thoughts and feelings, making it difficult for her to find peace.
"When you look around yourself now, do you recognize the girl" The lyrics want her to engage in self-reflection and introspection. Recognize the significant influence she had during her career. It's an acknowledgement of her impact on the world and her status as a renowned figure in the entertainment industry, despite the complexities and challenges she faced.
She was known for her beauty, talent, and unique style "Broke a Thousand Hearts" indicates the impact she had on her fans, and "terrified the world" underscores the profound effect she had on the world of film and entertainment.
"And it's a long long way from where you want to be. And it's a long long road, but you're too blind to see" This Is repeated throughout the song, it underscores the theme of longing and the struggle to reach a desired destination. Louise Brooks had a goal of where she wanted to be in her life or career, but the journey to get there was challenging.
"But you're too blind to see" At times, she might have been unaware of the full extent of these challenges or unable to see a clear path forward. It could also mean a sense of being in a state of confusion or uncertainty about how to reach her desired destination.