I interpret this song as being closely linked to thoughts about religion. "Place ash on their forehead" probably refers to the Christian practice performed during Ash Wednesday. "Born-Again before teething" sounds like baptising a child, to me, only the song's music makes it all sound dark.
"Hiding under the seafoam, package them like a cheap gift," sounds like the moment when the singer's true feelings about this are revealed. I think it refers to the thousands and thousands of people being taught a belief without them choosing it-- something the singer does not approve of.
"Adolecent fiancee"-- although fiancee means being engaged to someone, it can also translate to "being given away to someone" at an early age.
"I'm just flesh to give away"-- "I'm just a number," or a pawn. To 'them', whoever they are, the singer feels as if they're not even perceived as a person, but as a tool.
Thanks for the explanation on that particular Christian practice. I had no clue what they meant by 'place ash on their forehead.' Other than that, I think that arranged marriages are more common in other religions such as the Islamic one. Don't quote me on that, though. That's just my impression.
Thanks for the explanation on that particular Christian practice. I had no clue what they meant by 'place ash on their forehead.' Other than that, I think that arranged marriages are more common in other religions such as the Islamic one. Don't quote me on that, though. That's just my impression.
All in all, I find 'Pale Flesh' to be a beautifully haunting song. It can make me feel either calm or worried about stuff/sad/trapped. Its instrumental totally matches with its lyrics.
All in all, I find 'Pale Flesh' to be a beautifully haunting song. It can make me feel either calm or worried about stuff/sad/trapped. Its instrumental totally matches with its lyrics.
I interpret this song as being closely linked to thoughts about religion. "Place ash on their forehead" probably refers to the Christian practice performed during Ash Wednesday. "Born-Again before teething" sounds like baptising a child, to me, only the song's music makes it all sound dark.
"Hiding under the seafoam, package them like a cheap gift," sounds like the moment when the singer's true feelings about this are revealed. I think it refers to the thousands and thousands of people being taught a belief without them choosing it-- something the singer does not approve of.
"Adolecent fiancee"-- although fiancee means being engaged to someone, it can also translate to "being given away to someone" at an early age. "I'm just flesh to give away"-- "I'm just a number," or a pawn. To 'them', whoever they are, the singer feels as if they're not even perceived as a person, but as a tool.
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Thanks for the explanation on that particular Christian practice. I had no clue what they meant by 'place ash on their forehead.' Other than that, I think that arranged marriages are more common in other religions such as the Islamic one. Don't quote me on that, though. That's just my impression.
Thanks for the explanation on that particular Christian practice. I had no clue what they meant by 'place ash on their forehead.' Other than that, I think that arranged marriages are more common in other religions such as the Islamic one. Don't quote me on that, though. That's just my impression.
All in all, I find 'Pale Flesh' to be a beautifully haunting song. It can make me feel either calm or worried about stuff/sad/trapped. Its instrumental totally matches with its lyrics.
All in all, I find 'Pale Flesh' to be a beautifully haunting song. It can make me feel either calm or worried about stuff/sad/trapped. Its instrumental totally matches with its lyrics.