Yes, pantomime plays were a form of theatre where one man--using only his body--re enacted a story without words. This is important to know.. But the song isn't SET AT one of these plays..what are u talking about?? Just b/c you've taken a Humanities course doesn't mean you know what this song means.. obviously. You're lookin at it waaay too literally! I dont think ANY of you have this song's meaning right... which is a shame b/c it's beautiful!! There is so much more to it than anyone's said so far. Again.. its NOT set at a pantomime play.. that's outlandish!!
The basic theme is:
"actions speak louder than words"
OR. as it goes in the song
"You say more by saying nothing at all"
Boyd starts off in the song pretty broadly saying "Words are too messy" and that people put too much emphasis on words when a word's meaning can be confusing and sometimes misleading. Instead, he theorizes, people should be LIKE a pantomime and not limit themselves to words. People should use actions more often than words to express themselves b/c actions are more clear and effective.
Boyd then gets more specific and begins to apply this theory to love. He expresses his love for a woman, and his sexual fantasies. He says "show me your heresy and I'll show u mine." (heresy is a crime against church and in this context I believe he means sex without intent on creating a baby) Ohh lala.
Boyd also says "avant garde" which means "to the right" or "not normal" in French. (in artistic context the expression means new and unique) Therefore, by saying "avant garde art" Boyd is refering to the new way of expressing yourself with actions.
Boyd goes further and explains that the two are so perfect for one another than they "only speak in pantomime" b/c they can read each other's thoughts and feelings without the use of words.. and then summarizes using a carpet ride as a metaphor for their love and life in general.
The last verse is a more detailed description of his sexual fantasies of this woman.. "In my fantasy, you look good entwined in my hair and skin and spit and sweat and spilled red wine" (its true pantomimes used red wine to signify blood in their plays) He ends up saying "I'm your pantomime. I'll just move my hands. I promise you'll see what I mean" AKA "let me show u how much I love you by having awesome sex."
Yes, pantomime plays were a form of theatre where one man--using only his body--re enacted a story without words. This is important to know.. But the song isn't SET AT one of these plays..what are u talking about?? Just b/c you've taken a Humanities course doesn't mean you know what this song means.. obviously. You're lookin at it waaay too literally! I dont think ANY of you have this song's meaning right... which is a shame b/c it's beautiful!! There is so much more to it than anyone's said so far. Again.. its NOT set at a pantomime play.. that's outlandish!!
The basic theme is: "actions speak louder than words" OR. as it goes in the song "You say more by saying nothing at all"
Boyd starts off in the song pretty broadly saying "Words are too messy" and that people put too much emphasis on words when a word's meaning can be confusing and sometimes misleading. Instead, he theorizes, people should be LIKE a pantomime and not limit themselves to words. People should use actions more often than words to express themselves b/c actions are more clear and effective.
Boyd then gets more specific and begins to apply this theory to love. He expresses his love for a woman, and his sexual fantasies. He says "show me your heresy and I'll show u mine." (heresy is a crime against church and in this context I believe he means sex without intent on creating a baby) Ohh lala.
Boyd also says "avant garde" which means "to the right" or "not normal" in French. (in artistic context the expression means new and unique) Therefore, by saying "avant garde art" Boyd is refering to the new way of expressing yourself with actions.
Boyd goes further and explains that the two are so perfect for one another than they "only speak in pantomime" b/c they can read each other's thoughts and feelings without the use of words.. and then summarizes using a carpet ride as a metaphor for their love and life in general.
The last verse is a more detailed description of his sexual fantasies of this woman.. "In my fantasy, you look good entwined in my hair and skin and spit and sweat and spilled red wine" (its true pantomimes used red wine to signify blood in their plays) He ends up saying "I'm your pantomime. I'll just move my hands. I promise you'll see what I mean" AKA "let me show u how much I love you by having awesome sex."
This song is very sexy, and very awesome.
Wow, way to flip out and be a total asswipe. Good job saying more by saying nothing.
Wow, way to flip out and be a total asswipe. Good job saying more by saying nothing.
wow, great job. i agree 100 percent.
wow, great job. i agree 100 percent.