This song has nothing to do with sex. It is an epic ballad, a rock n roll opera if you will.
The song is so brilliantly written and composed it would take a lifetime to dissect. The Rapture gives and re gives the gift of itself to the listener. I heard it for the first time in 1996 and still can sit in deep thought about its meaning. My personal opinion is that it's about THE RAPTURE, end of times, etc. And that it's not going to be that bad, it can be a beautiful transition. The line "wondering if I dare to say your name, wonderous thoughts embalmed, avow you came" I think she means she's afraid to name God, because there are so many different Gods/ religions etc. She wants to get His name right. And after all Jesus did vow He would return. I could be completely wrong. Only God and Siouxsie Sioux know.
@paintedbird I'm pretty sure Siouxsie Sioux is an atheist. Morrissey even derided her in the song Black-eyed Susan with the lines:
@paintedbird I'm pretty sure Siouxsie Sioux is an atheist. Morrissey even derided her in the song Black-eyed Susan with the lines:
Oh, Black-eyed Susan
What don't you believe in?
"No is always easier than Yes"
Whoo!
Black-eyed Susan
You must insist:
You are a born-again atheist, oh
Oh, Black-eyed Susan
What don't you believe in?
"No is always easier than Yes"
Whoo!
Black-eyed Susan
You must insist:
You are a born-again atheist, oh
This song has nothing to do with sex. It is an epic ballad, a rock n roll opera if you will. The song is so brilliantly written and composed it would take a lifetime to dissect. The Rapture gives and re gives the gift of itself to the listener. I heard it for the first time in 1996 and still can sit in deep thought about its meaning. My personal opinion is that it's about THE RAPTURE, end of times, etc. And that it's not going to be that bad, it can be a beautiful transition. The line "wondering if I dare to say your name, wonderous thoughts embalmed, avow you came" I think she means she's afraid to name God, because there are so many different Gods/ religions etc. She wants to get His name right. And after all Jesus did vow He would return. I could be completely wrong. Only God and Siouxsie Sioux know.
@paintedbird I'm pretty sure Siouxsie Sioux is an atheist. Morrissey even derided her in the song Black-eyed Susan with the lines:
@paintedbird I'm pretty sure Siouxsie Sioux is an atheist. Morrissey even derided her in the song Black-eyed Susan with the lines:
Oh, Black-eyed Susan What don't you believe in? "No is always easier than Yes" Whoo! Black-eyed Susan You must insist: You are a born-again atheist, oh
Oh, Black-eyed Susan What don't you believe in? "No is always easier than Yes" Whoo! Black-eyed Susan You must insist: You are a born-again atheist, oh