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Originally Posted by Trollheart
Yeah, I particularly like his use of the doomy bells at the end of each chorus and throughout the song, denoting some evil presence on the way.
"Lay me low" is brilliant too: I reviewed the album in my journal, and remarked on how Cave writes about how he sees his work being discussed after he's dead, with everyone looking for the scoop and the dirt. I particularly love this line:
"They'll interview some of my teachers
Who'll say I was one of God's sorrier creatures
They'll print informative ten-page features
When I go."
So true!
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Yes! I also like these lines:
"and my friends will give up the fight
they will see my work in a different light
when I go"
Here's another one of my Waits-favourites:
Tom Waits: Yesterday Is Here - YouTube
Again, his ability to tell a story is amazing. I also like the mental images the lyrics, as well as the music, create.
PJ Harvey and Tricky - Broken Homes - YouTube
This is great, too.
"because success needs killing
murder is media
forced laugh, forged autograph
first my body, now my corpse"