Everything, and everyone, is ephemeral. We are to the gods as flies to wanton boys; a tiny speck in the interminable progress of history. Only Shriekback could make this sound so beautiful; this is perhaps one of the most touching and emotional songs I've ever heard; and it rivals "Tomorrow Wendy" by Concrete Blonde for sheer sadness.
Everything, and everyone, is ephemeral. We are to the gods as flies to wanton boys; a tiny speck in the interminable progress of history. Only Shriekback could make this sound so beautiful; this is perhaps one of the most touching and emotional songs I've ever heard; and it rivals "Tomorrow Wendy" by Concrete Blonde for sheer sadness.