Brilliant song. Both musically and lyrically. To me, it sounds as if Martin is talking about innocence lost. 'Guiltless' implies the pure, untainted young child, who remains untarnished by 'stigma'. But this pure entity will inevitably fall victim to the 'evils' of life.
taste of purest roses
you cut me and it feels good
i felt the breath of stigma
like every little boy should
This verse sets the scene for childhood- perhaps 'cut me and it feels good' renders a double meaning, not just the masichistic/sensual sense but also the way a baby's umbilical cord is cut so that he/she becomes an independent human being. 'Feel the breath of stigma/Like every little boy should' - this could relate to puberty? The first instance of stigma corrupting youth.
The chorus is my favourite part of the song, listing the various vices/virtues of life- alchemy - experimentation of drugs, loyal- an endearing 'good' quality to family and friends, sensual- the development of sexual feelings, holy- faith/religion, debauchery, fortune, godly, joy- all these connote the fluctuating nature of life- what emotions/actions we humans embark upon.
The last part about his father is poignant- an undermining figure who calls his son a failure, blaming 'destiny'- like other posters said, this is the most powerful part of the song.
Brilliant song. Both musically and lyrically. To me, it sounds as if Martin is talking about innocence lost. 'Guiltless' implies the pure, untainted young child, who remains untarnished by 'stigma'. But this pure entity will inevitably fall victim to the 'evils' of life.
taste of purest roses you cut me and it feels good i felt the breath of stigma like every little boy should
This verse sets the scene for childhood- perhaps 'cut me and it feels good' renders a double meaning, not just the masichistic/sensual sense but also the way a baby's umbilical cord is cut so that he/she becomes an independent human being. 'Feel the breath of stigma/Like every little boy should' - this could relate to puberty? The first instance of stigma corrupting youth.
The chorus is my favourite part of the song, listing the various vices/virtues of life- alchemy - experimentation of drugs, loyal- an endearing 'good' quality to family and friends, sensual- the development of sexual feelings, holy- faith/religion, debauchery, fortune, godly, joy- all these connote the fluctuating nature of life- what emotions/actions we humans embark upon.
The last part about his father is poignant- an undermining figure who calls his son a failure, blaming 'destiny'- like other posters said, this is the most powerful part of the song.