This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
How'd I arrive in a place like this?
Red right hand as the alligator kiss.
My head is turns white
And my face is green
But my feet are still moving if you know what I mean
Satan, Satan, Satan
Satan, Satan, Satan
Satan, Satan, Satan
SAID DANCE!
Let's go.
He says to me to shake around
And don't stop until you hit the the ground
And I know it is not how you thought it would be
No whips, no chains, just dancing dancing dancing dancing dancing dancing dancing dancing dancing dancing dancing dancing dancing...
Satan, Satan, Satan
Satan, Satan, Satan
Satan, Satan, Satan
SAID DANCE!
Satan, Satan, Satan
Satan, Satan, Satan
Satan, Satan, Satan
SAID DANCE!
Satan, Satan, Satan
Satan, Satan, Satan
Satan, Satan, Satan
SAID DANCE!
Alright.
Red right hand as the alligator kiss.
My head is turns white
And my face is green
But my feet are still moving if you know what I mean
Satan, Satan, Satan
Satan, Satan, Satan
Satan, Satan, Satan
SAID DANCE!
Let's go.
He says to me to shake around
And don't stop until you hit the the ground
And I know it is not how you thought it would be
No whips, no chains, just dancing dancing dancing dancing dancing dancing dancing dancing dancing dancing dancing dancing dancing...
Satan, Satan, Satan
Satan, Satan, Satan
Satan, Satan, Satan
SAID DANCE!
Satan, Satan, Satan
Satan, Satan, Satan
Satan, Satan, Satan
SAID DANCE!
Satan, Satan, Satan
Satan, Satan, Satan
Satan, Satan, Satan
SAID DANCE!
Alright.
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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Yo La Tengo
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This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
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Ed Sheeran
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The only ambiguity in the song seems to lie here:
"Red right hand as the alligator kiss"
I also get the sense that it's the promise of a job, promotion, or any goal, etc. being a product of the devil. And that the work for it never ends.
The only way you can stop dancing is to stop playing. How zen.
The "red right hand" probably is in reference to Paradise Lost by John Milton...apparently it refers to divine wrath. See this page for more details: arcana.wikidot.com/red-right-hand<br /> <br /> I can't really find any symbolism/meaning for alligators kissing though..the closest answer seemed to be on yahoo answers in reference to a hickey haha.
I draw a comparison in my mind with several outbreaks of dancing in the 1500's, involving hundreds or just a few people, nearly all in towns and cities close to the River Rhine. A poem in the city archives explains what happened: “In their madness, people kept up their dancing until they fell unconscious and many died.” The city councils decided the dancers were suffering from holy wrath, they opted for a period of enforced penance and banned music and dancing in public. Finally, the dancers were taken to a shrine dedicated to St Vitus, located in a musty grotto in the hills above the nearby town of Saverne, where their bloodied feet were placed into red shoes and they were led around a wooden figurine of the saint. In the following weeks, say the chronicles, most ceased their wild movements. The epidemic had come to an end.
i feel it may be "my head turns white" ?
What is there some kind of robo-lyric-o-matic putting these on here? Context, PASSE, context! The lyrics are obviously "No whips, no chains just dancing dancing dancing."
Anyway, this is a great song, despite unabashadly ripping off Talking Heads more even than any of their previous songs, and that's saying a lot.
Maybe it's about nutty Christians thinking rock 'n roll is the devil's music. It's pretty funny, and fun to dance around to too!
The line is "He says to me to shake around, and don't stop till you hit the ground."
First time I heard this I thought I knew what it was. I see it as like, your boss or whoever standing over you with this great deal. Like a promotion or a bonus. Although his plan is to not give it to you, which makes it as your dancing around, or working your ass off, for this promotion you will never get. Seemed to me like it fit. :/
For me this song refers to Satan being the "Angel Of Music"... He wants us to dance to the music... Straight forward song.
I love the humour (No whips & chains...) and sing-a-long qualities of the song, but must admit that it is not one of my favourites of CYHSY. Mainly because of the ‘Praise to Satan’ feel of the song...
And I know it is not how you thought it would be No whips, no chains, just dancingX1937235959327
He says to me to shake around And don't stop till you hit the ground
pix101, get off your Christian high horse and just enjoy a song with a kickass concept... Sartre said "hell is other people," but now imagine "Hell is dancing for eternity." true, this song is not as substantial as some of the others on the album, but it is a welcome and fun break.