The Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove Lyrics

Lyric discussion by HarpHack 

Cover art for The Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove lyrics by Dead Can Dance

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I think this is darker than a breakup. It is about a loveless ("feigned affections"), abusive ("slave drum") relationship that was based on lies and/or sex ("in darkness my heart was won")...

But "Dream on my dear And renounce temporal obligations. Dream on my dear It's a sleep from which you may not awaken." sounds more like attempted murder.

@HarpHack wow. I get songs stuck in my head subconsciously, then look at the lyrics and translation.

This is scarily a depiction of my position in life presently. Combine this with falling asleep to this every night for a year 25 years ago makes sense.

@HarpHack wow. I get songs stuck in my head subconsciously, then look at the lyrics and translation.

This is scarily a depiction of my position in life presently. Combine this with falling asleep to this every night for a year 25 years ago makes sense.

@HarpHack wow. I get songs stuck in my head subconsciously, then look at the lyrics and translation.

This is scarily a depiction of my position in life presently. Combine this with falling asleep to this every night for a year 25 years ago makes sense.