by Despair on Sun May 11, 2008 9:36 am
A really fascinating read ....thanx all.
Not to get too fussy, but i`ve always loved how he uses the same lines or similar, in different songs.
"taking islands in Africa" is the earliest example i can think of, and i still have no idea what that line means,in context of both the songs its used in.
My absolute fave lines come from the song `Damage` and its linking with `Thalheim` ...."and i hurt and i hurt and the damage is done" points to the disintegration of a relationship (Yuka?)
But this feeling seems resolved, having met Ingrid and time spent travelling around, with the song `Thalheim`......"The DAMAGE is undone, and love has made ya strong"
And finally his use of the imagery connected to `white lined roads`.
"my roads uncrossed, white lined and tarred" - Every Colour You Are
"Now it shines in my shadow And white lines my road" - Under Ingrids Wheels
"The fine white lines are leading to the station " - Endgame
Utter genius for me. His lyrics retaining a honed balance of simpliity, grandeur and intelligence !