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| Pixies – Velouria Lyrics
| 11 years ago
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While I agree with much of GodzillaFoil for his insight I'd also like to reference that 'Shasta' is a sanskrit deity & also a generic term for 'guru' & teacher. I think there are refernces to death/enlightenment as well as what you commented on. California is particularly populated with those who believe in 'Lemuria'. I think there's double entendre in there - or a couple of levels - just as Cobain often used. |
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| Pixies – Gigantic Lyrics
| 11 years ago
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This was absolutely my impression (what Kim said) when I first heard the song. It's about a racial cliche. It's lyrical content is similarly themed to Neil Young's "Southern Man". I don't think there's much doubt. This one's pretty clear. He wrote about stereotypes, in addition to Biblical, pagan & environmental issues, violence and the general degradation of culture,etc. |
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| Pixies – Mr. Grieves Lyrics
| 11 years ago
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I totally agree with both the comments of Uh_Andy & Johnny Rooster, although different. Black Francis was fascinated by Biblical, "Pagan" & ecological themes. They resonate throughout much of his work. He's not referring to drugs, etc. |
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