Crystal Castles – Tell Me What to Swallow

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Through the walking, through me
I know he'd never hurt me
Daddy watched me sleeping
And pray silently

Daddy?s let me sleepwalk
Without him I am secure
The only girl he'd never hurt
The one who smells so pure

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Lyrics submitted by indie-YYY, edited by Fiftyfifth

Track duration: 02:13

"Tell Me What to Swallow" as written by Alice Glass, Ethan Kath

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    My Opinion:This song goes well, well beyond the limits of what is considered as mere 'extreme beauty'.
    I just heard this song. It's already one of my most favourite songs. Absolutely gorgeous and breath-taking, 10/10.
    Flag Itachiloveon May 29, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:I became aware of this song through a clip from "J'ai Tué Ma Mère", the debut film of Xavier Dolan. It must be one of my favorite scenes, thanks to this song. (youtube.com/…)
    Flag sinivuokkonenon May 17, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:Grouper - Heavy Water ; I'd Rather Be Sleeping
    Flag Toreadoron April 15, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:I agree aswell, that this song is based on pedophilia/incest,
    I've seen people who have been a victim of it on shows like Opera and they say that all they want is their parents love, and they trust that what they are having done to them is okay.
    The lines 'I knew he'd never hurt me' and 'Daddy's love makes me whole' supports what they have said.
    Somewhat disturbing, but one of my favourite songs by Crystal Castles.
    Flag indi123on December 18, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:wow. kind of like velvet underground guitaring mixed with a fuck load of layered kate bush vocals. but i love it. uncharacteristically beautiful for crystal castles
    Flag soylee22on August 31, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:oh dear Christ
    Flag one or clownon July 17, 2010   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:These are the correct lyrics off their official website...

    "Through the wall he threw me
    I know he'd never hurt me
    Daddy watch me sleeping
    I've been praying for you silently

    Daddy's love makes me whole
    Without him i'm insecure
    The only girl he'd ever love
    Is one that smells so pure"
    Flag amplesallyon May 30, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:actually,

    crystalcastles.com/lyrics/2008/

    Through the wall he threw me
    I know he'd never hurt me
    Daddy watch me sleeping
    I've been praying for you silently

    Daddy's love makes me whole
    Without him i'm insecure
    The only girl he'd ever love
    Is one that smells so pure
    Flag minutemanon May 01, 2010   Link
  • 0
    Lyric Correction:"daddy's love makes me whole; without it, i'm insecure".
    Flag minutemanon April 29, 2010   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I love these lines :
    "The only girl he'd ever hurt
    The one who smells so pure."
    Flag CrystalCastleson April 28, 2010   Link
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