(Corrected lyrics) And as the battle burns on in the distance, I ask you child, can you feel this resistance? We, the creative corpses, have built the new cathedrals. We've constructed the new arenas. We paint the pictures and we write the anthems. So now I ask you, who are you here with? It is us against them, and we must seek our own kind. As we cavort on the ashes of a burning tomorrow, we dance on a thousand graves. Get high on this mutiny! And now that you have turned it on, all that is left to do is turn it up. So...
(Corrected lyrics) And as the battle burns on in the distance, I ask you child, can you feel this resistance? We, the creative corpses, have built the new cathedrals. We've constructed the new arenas. We paint the pictures and we write the anthems. So now I ask you, who are you here with? It is us against them, and we must seek our own kind. As we cavort on the ashes of a burning tomorrow, we dance on a thousand graves. Get high on this mutiny! And now that you have turned it on, all that is left to do is turn it up. So turn it up!
frankly, i was an adult before I understood the significance of shine running. I have mixed emotions as I am not a drinker and could care less about the alcohol aspect. I am pissed about the hypocrisy of something being illegal ONLY because they cannot tax it. that's 'immoral' on BOTH sides and i'm actually rooting for the shiners.
frankly, i was an adult before I understood the significance of shine running. I have mixed emotions as I am not a drinker and could care less about the alcohol aspect. I am pissed about the hypocrisy of something being illegal ONLY because they cannot tax it. that's 'immoral' on BOTH sides and i'm actually rooting for the shiners.
An estranged love...a diety...an estranged child...could be singing to any of those possibly.
An estranged love...a diety...an estranged child...could be singing to any of those possibly.
It's about a sick track with a killer baseline being played by a dj at a party and the crowd goes wild for it and it goes down as one of those epic fucking times at a party on the dancefloor. Killing the soundboy type shit. Sound levels up in that red! I'm getting all hyped up just thinking about it lol. I love this song too. It's a classic.
It's about a sick track with a killer baseline being played by a dj at a party and the crowd goes wild for it and it goes down as one of those epic fucking times at a party on the dancefloor. Killing the soundboy type shit. Sound levels up in that red! I'm getting all hyped up just thinking about it lol. I love this song too. It's a classic.
bjork has said that she fantasised about being touched at 5, this is very freudian, probably fantasising about her stepdad, she added it never happened, but she had to get it out of her head, and the only way was this song. To me it confirms Freuds statement that there is an infantile sexuality in infants, that is both naive and harmless, but narcissists predators can take advantage of this. The fact she mentions that adults do strange crap like smoke cigars distances the infant from the bizarre adult world, and puts her back on track
bjork has said that she fantasised about being touched at 5, this is very freudian, probably fantasising about her stepdad, she added it never happened, but she had to get it out of her head, and the only way was this song. To me it confirms Freuds statement that there is an infantile sexuality in infants, that is both naive and harmless, but narcissists predators can take advantage of this. The fact she mentions that adults do strange crap like smoke cigars distances the infant from the bizarre adult world, and puts her back on track
Jimmy Pursey said he had a old English Shepherd dog called Harry. The story was that Jimmy took Harry over to the pub and the man who owns the pub looked after the dog while the band went on tour. There is another storyline he said about a man losing his job and money and he goes down the pub. https://youtu.be/jIBg-n-ATsU?si=bgxUVhbHj-2Ojx-K
Jimmy Pursey said he had a old English Shepherd dog called Harry. The story was that Jimmy took Harry over to the pub and the man who owns the pub looked after the dog while the band went on tour. There is another storyline he said about a man losing his job and money and he goes down the pub. https://youtu.be/jIBg-n-ATsU?si=bgxUVhbHj-2Ojx-K
Has anyone given a thought to the bible verse in revelation 3:16 about being "spit out" because of being lukewarm? I don't know much about the song or CS (new fan overall), but the reference, in my mind, seems to say to be either hot or cold about something. Don't be lukewarm-spit it out.
Has anyone given a thought to the bible verse in revelation 3:16 about being "spit out" because of being lukewarm? I don't know much about the song or CS (new fan overall), but the reference, in my mind, seems to say to be either hot or cold about something. Don't be lukewarm-spit it out.
This song is one of my favorite songs ever. I will be explaining the lyrics, so if you don't know what they mean, this is what I AM PRETTY SURE THEY MEAN. I didn't personally know Jani ofc, this is just what I'm guessing.
This song is one of my favorite songs ever. I will be explaining the lyrics, so if you don't know what they mean, this is what I AM PRETTY SURE THEY MEAN. I didn't personally know Jani ofc, this is just what I'm guessing.
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So the song is based on true events that happened to Jani.
So the song is based on true events that happened to Jani.
He walked in on his girlfriend and his best friend in bed together. The lyrics of the song explain it all.
He walked in on his girlfriend and his best friend in bed together. The lyrics of the song explain it all.
[VERSE 1] "Ooh it must me magic How inside your eyes I see my destiny And everytime we kiss I feel you Breathe your love so deep...
[VERSE 1] "Ooh it must me magic How inside your eyes I see my destiny And everytime we kiss I feel you Breathe your love so deep inside of me"
Jani explaining how much the relationship between him and his girlfriend means to him.
"If the moon and stars should fall They'd be easy to replace I would lift you up to heaven And you would take their place"
Same thing basically.
[CHORUS]
"I saw red, when I opened up the door"
which I'm guessing means that he saw betrayal and anger when he says "I saw red" when he opened the door to the bedroom and saw them together.
"I saw red, my heart just spilled onto the floor"
which is obvious that it means he's heartbroken by what he just saw with his own eyes.
"And I didn't need to see his face. I saw your's. I saw red and then I closed the door."
This part actually got to me the first time I heard it (it still does). It means he didn't need to see his best friend in bed with his girlfriend. So when Jani saw his girlfriend in bed with another man, it broke him, but when he saw her in bed with his BEST FRIEND, that's just even more heartbreaking. So I'm guessing he was just shocked about what happened, so he closed the door.
"I don't think I'm gonna love you anymore."
Just a very sad part basically saying, "Okay, what happened already happened. I cannot undo it, and I don't love her anymore if she cheated on me with MY OWN BEST FRIEND!"
[VERSE 2]
"Everyday I wake up, and I thank God that you are still a part of me"
He is grateful for his girlfriend. Little does he know, she will cheat on him.
"We've opened up the door to it So many people never find the key"
Idk, they're in love... at least that's what Jani thinks...
“And if the sun should ever fail to send its light We would burn a thousand candles And make everything alright”
Again, he loves her.
[CHORUS AGAIN]
[BRIDGE] “I've been hurt I've been blind I'm not sure that I'll be fine”
When this happened, it tore Jani apart very badly. He had nervous breakdowns apparently and it even delayed the release date for the band’s debut album, D.R.F.S.R. (This event happened around 1988. I’m pretty sure cuz D.R.F.S.R came out Jan. 31, 1989.)
“I never thought it would end this way”
Ofc he is saying, “I never thought my girl would ever cheat on me with anyone, especially my BEST FRIEND!” (The fact that it was his best friend just makes me angry lol)
[CHORUS AGAIN]
[OUTRO]
“Ooh it must be magic”
Jani repeating the first line of the song. It could also mean that it could be magic that she happened to cheat on him with his best friend.
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Again, I don’t know if this is what the full song means, all I am pretty sure of is that it’s sadly based on Jani’s girlfriend cheating on him. I am sad that this happened, but if it didn’t, we wouldn’t have this amazing song, so I thank his ex a little bit… I still hate her cuz WHO THE HELL WOULD WANT TO CHEAT ON THAT BEAUTIFUL MAN?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Also sorry it's so long lol...
Can you please add some rhythm to the song to make it more interesting?
Can you please add some rhythm to the song to make it more interesting?
This is a song about overcoming past regrets and embracing a brighter future. The "shadow" represents the negative aspects of one's past – mistakes, fears, and insecurities – that can hold a person back. The act of "burning" it signifies confronting these shadows, letting go of the past, and finding hope and love to move forward.
This is a song about overcoming past regrets and embracing a brighter future. The "shadow" represents the negative aspects of one's past – mistakes, fears, and insecurities – that can hold a person back. The act of "burning" it signifies confronting these shadows, letting go of the past, and finding hope and love to move forward.