Also... it does sound like get f-cked over. However, the part 'go close the door and take it further, where no man has been' sounds like either taking her virginity or her giving it away to the wrong person... almost rape. Quite creepily so.
And sometimes I see it as an innocent girl - innocent people are often portrayed singing - and the abuser makes her silent by sexually abusing her. Her silents her song... But sure it applies to large schemes!
actually, when I look at all the words together, it does sound like sexual abuse that breaks the spirit ("call it love or call it murder") of a young woman/virgin ("I'm your treasure, purest of them all"), that involves physical harm or the threat of physical harm ("you seek pain like it is pleasure" and "no fist is needed when you call").
actually, when I look at all the words together, it does sound like sexual abuse that breaks the spirit ("call it love or call it murder") of a young woman/virgin ("I'm your treasure, purest of them all"), that involves physical harm or the threat of physical harm ("you seek pain like it is pleasure" and "no fist is needed when you call").
I'd say ask the writer for the true meanings, but some artists leave their songs to open interpretation on purpose, i.e. it is meant for the person who hears...
I'd say ask the writer for the true meanings, but some artists leave their songs to open interpretation on purpose, i.e. it is meant for the person who hears it to give it meaning. Other song writers intentionally tell their story very clearly, e.g. Bruce Springstien, Bryan Adams. This song is so vague, that I'd say its meant to be left open to interpretation.
Regardless of it's specific meanings, it is clearly a song about the spirit being broken ("you silent my song") during a sad and harmful relationship with someone. It makes me sad to think about all the possible meanings of the words, but the music itself doesn't make me sad. The notes are very moving, and the gospel chorus elements are gripping, almost uplifting. There is so much strength and power and purity in the 4 person vocals. They are expressing a partially healed spirit refusing to be silent, and refusing to have its song taken away...the chorus's are so loud!
Exactly what I was thinking as well. On David Letterman, she seems to get choked up, all most as if she were in the exact moment of her pain. Letterman describes it as 'lovely' and 'haunting' at the end of her performance.
Exactly what I was thinking as well. On David Letterman, she seems to get choked up, all most as if she were in the exact moment of her pain. Letterman describes it as 'lovely' and 'haunting' at the end of her performance.
It is: Cause wicked games seeks wicked witness.
Also... it does sound like get f-cked over. However, the part 'go close the door and take it further, where no man has been' sounds like either taking her virginity or her giving it away to the wrong person... almost rape. Quite creepily so. And sometimes I see it as an innocent girl - innocent people are often portrayed singing - and the abuser makes her silent by sexually abusing her. Her silents her song... But sure it applies to large schemes!
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actually, when I look at all the words together, it does sound like sexual abuse that breaks the spirit ("call it love or call it murder") of a young woman/virgin ("I'm your treasure, purest of them all"), that involves physical harm or the threat of physical harm ("you seek pain like it is pleasure" and "no fist is needed when you call").
actually, when I look at all the words together, it does sound like sexual abuse that breaks the spirit ("call it love or call it murder") of a young woman/virgin ("I'm your treasure, purest of them all"), that involves physical harm or the threat of physical harm ("you seek pain like it is pleasure" and "no fist is needed when you call").
I'd say ask the writer for the true meanings, but some artists leave their songs to open interpretation on purpose, i.e. it is meant for the person who hears...
I'd say ask the writer for the true meanings, but some artists leave their songs to open interpretation on purpose, i.e. it is meant for the person who hears it to give it meaning. Other song writers intentionally tell their story very clearly, e.g. Bruce Springstien, Bryan Adams. This song is so vague, that I'd say its meant to be left open to interpretation.
Regardless of it's specific meanings, it is clearly a song about the spirit being broken ("you silent my song") during a sad and harmful relationship with someone. It makes me sad to think about all the possible meanings of the words, but the music itself doesn't make me sad. The notes are very moving, and the gospel chorus elements are gripping, almost uplifting. There is so much strength and power and purity in the 4 person vocals. They are expressing a partially healed spirit refusing to be silent, and refusing to have its song taken away...the chorus's are so loud!
Exactly what I was thinking as well. On David Letterman, she seems to get choked up, all most as if she were in the exact moment of her pain. Letterman describes it as 'lovely' and 'haunting' at the end of her performance.
Exactly what I was thinking as well. On David Letterman, she seems to get choked up, all most as if she were in the exact moment of her pain. Letterman describes it as 'lovely' and 'haunting' at the end of her performance.