submissions
| XTC – Dear God Lyrics
| 5 years ago
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Andy doesn't ever write simple songs and people that perceive this one to be simple and straightforward are kidding themselves. I think the song is definitely an agnostic take. He is attacking the nonsense of religion, but at the same time, addressing it to a deity that he says he doesn't believe in. In the end, it is a man that wants to believe, but sees no reason to believe, yet, still is trying to see if there is some slim chance that his words are being heard. |
submissions
| XTC – Dear Madam Barnum Lyrics
| 5 years ago
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This song was written by Andy after his breakdown on stage and refusal to ever tour again. He was dealing with chemical dependency, anxiety issues and a a failed marriage. However, the biggest motivation in the song was his statement that the band never made one cent from touring. He said that the band was touring constantly to sold-out shows, dumbing down songs so they could be played in concert, yet were not receiving any monetary reward. I believe Andy is likening himself to a circus performer, like a clown, that made others money, but never saw any reward for themselves. In the end of the song, Andy announces to the people that were exploiting the band for touring money, that the band had in fact resigned as their clown. |
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