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She Sells Sanctuary
The Cult Lyrics


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Oh, the heads that turn
Make my back burn
And those heads that turn
Make my back, make my back burn

The sparkle in your eyes
Keeps me alive
And the sparkle in your eyes
Keeps me alive, keeps me alive

The world
Oh, the world turns around
The world and the world, yeah
The world drags me down

Oh, the heads that turn
Make my back burn
And those heads that turn
Make my back, make my back burn, yeah
Hey yeah hey, yeah hey

The fire in your eyes keeps me alive
And the fire in your eyes keeps me alive
Inside her you'll find sanctuary
Inside her you'll find sanctuary

And the world, the world turns around
And the world, and the world, the world drags me down
And the world, and the world, and the world, the world turns around
And the world, and the world, and the world, and the world
The world drags me down

Ah, hey yeah, hey yeah
And the world (hey yeah, hey), and the world turns around (hey yeah, hey)
And the world, and the world (hey yeah, hey)
Yeah, the world drags me down (hey yeah, hey)
And the world (hey yeah, hey)
Yeah, the world turns around (hey yeah, hey)
And the world, and the world (hey yeah, hey), the world drags me down (hey yeah, hey)

Yeah hey, hey yeah
Sanctuary
Sanctuary

Overall Meaning

The Cult's She Sells Sanctuary is a song about finding refuge in someone during difficult times. The song begins with the singer expressing his discomfort in the presence of those who constantly judge and criticize him, making his back burn with their unwelcome attention. However, the sparkle and fire in his lover's eyes help him withstand the pressures of the world and keep him alive. The singer finds sanctuary within his lover, a place where he is free from the world's judgment and he can be himself.


The chorus repeats the metaphor of the world turning around and dragging the singer down, emphasizing the difficulties of navigating the pressures and expectations of society. The song suggests that finding someone you can trust and rely on can help you overcome these struggles and find sanctuary from the world's weight.


Overall, She Sells Sanctuary is a song about the power of love and its ability to provide refuge and solace in difficult times. Its catchy melody and memorable lyrics have made it a hit and a beloved anthem for many.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, the heads that turn Make my back burn
The negative attention from others causes me discomfort and anxiety.


And those heads that turn Make my back, make my back burn
The continued attention from these people intensifies my discomfort and anxiety.


The sparkle in your eyes Keeps me alive
Your affection and attention give me energy and make me feel alive.


And the sparkle in your eyes Keeps me alive, keeps me alive
Your consistent affection and attention continue to give me energy and keep me feeling alive.


The world Oh, the world turns around
The world is constantly in motion and changing.


The world and the world, yeah The world drags me down
The constant movement of the world and its challenges weigh me down and make me feel overwhelmed.


And the fire in your eyes keeps me alive
Your passionate affection and attention continue to give me energy and keep me feeling alive.


Inside her you'll find sanctuary Inside her you'll find sanctuary
Finding refuge in this person's love and affection is the key to finding inner peace and tranquility.


The world and the world, yeah The world drags me down
The constant movement of the world and its challenges continue to weigh me down and make me feel overwhelmed.


And the world, and the world, and the world, the world turns around And the world, and the world, and the world, and the world The world drags me down
The world's constant motion and challenges, in addition to their persistence, continue to weigh me down and leave me feeling drained.


Sanctuary Sanctuary
Finding refuge in a person's love and affection is the key to finding inner peace and tranquility.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ian Robert Astbury, William Henry Duffy

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