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Pandora
Cocteau Twins Lyrics


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(I'm in love with hers)
Our room, a hot and big and kick and burn our group
Attack our tacky home
(I'm in the lights with him)

I feel I'm cheating when I sing shudder
And can I and mourn and tis an arm for us
(I'm at home in the lance)
I feel I've been

(Ferdinand and was sad a lot in her house)
(Falling over hers)
Feed me you've pretended if I were you
To fall for her for little Ferdinand fast kettle

(Ferdinand and was sad a lot in her house)
For good for better Fred is dead will flee ill feef
Aloof from waft a coffee effort
(I'm at home in lance)

Falled on yanks
(Ferdinand and was sad a lot in her house)

[Repeat: x2]
Forty feet
Forty Franks
Fish fate
Fiss fate
Clean fish
Formidable
Formidable
Formidable
Formidable
Formidable
Formidable

And it in no one
(And) I've looked
And it in no one

Free emparted

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cocteau Twins' song Pandora are notoriously difficult to decipher and have been the subject of much speculation among fans. The language used in the lyrics is poetic and cryptic, which makes it difficult to determine their precise meaning. However, many interpretations suggest that the song is about the pain of unrequited love and the isolation and loneliness that can come with it. The singer seems to be questioning the authenticity of their feelings and whether they are reciprocated by the object of their affection.


The opening line "I'm in love with hers" suggests that the singer is in love with someone who may not be aware of their feelings. The next line "our room, a hot and big and kick and burn our group" evokes a feeling of claustrophobia and tension in a shared space, possibly referring to a relationship or a living situation that is difficult to navigate. The line "attack our tacky home" may suggest a desire to escape from this situation.


The next lines are a jumble of words that seem to evoke strong emotions such as "shudder", "mourn" and "arm". It's unclear what these words mean or how they are connected to each other, but they seem to express a sense of sadness and longing. The line "feed me you've pretended if I were you to fall for her for little Ferdinand fast kettle" is particularly difficult to interpret, but it may suggest a feeling of being used or manipulated by someone the singer is in love with. The repeated lines "forty feet, forty franks, fish fate, fiss fate, clean fish, formidable" could be interpreted as a kind of incantation or a reflection of the singer's scattered thoughts and emotions.


Overall, the lyrics of Pandora are enigmatic and open to multiple interpretations. The song's dreamlike quality and hazy imagery create a mood of intense emotion that is difficult to pin down.


Line by Line Meaning

(I'm in love with hers)
I am deeply in love with someone


Our room, a hot and big and kick and burn our group
Our room is hot and large, and energizes our group


Attack our tacky home
We are making our home better and more attractive


(I'm in the lights with him)
I am currently with someone under bright lights


I feel I'm cheating when I sing shudder
I feel guilty when I sing a shaky note


And can I and mourn and tis an arm for us
I can cry and grieve together with someone who supports me


(I'm at home in the lance)
I feel comfortable and at home in a particular situation


I feel I've been
I have the sensation that I have changed


(Ferdinand and was sad a lot in her house)
Ferdinand was frequently unhappy in her home


(Falling over hers)
I have fallen completely for someone


Feed me you've pretended if I were you
You have falsely pretended to care for me as if you were someone else


To fall for her for little Ferdinand fast kettle
It is easy for someone to quickly fall for her, like little Ferdinand


(Ferdinand and was sad a lot in her house)
Ferdinand was frequently unhappy in her home


For good for better Fred is dead will flee ill feef
Fred will leave and hide away permanently, regardless of his physical state


Aloof from waft a coffee effort
Disinterested in the smell of coffee, which requires effort


(I'm at home in lance)
I feel comfortable and at home in a particular situation


Falled on yanks
Fell to the Americans (in time of war)


(Ferdinand and was sad a lot in her house)
Ferdinand was frequently unhappy in her home


Forty feet
A distance of forty feet


Forty Franks
A collection of forty pieces of currency in France


Fish fate
The destiny of a fish


Fiss fate
Filled with fate


Clean fish
Removing dirt from a fish


Formidable
Impressive and inspiring awe


Formidable
Impressive and inspiring awe


Formidable
Impressive and inspiring awe


Formidable
Impressive and inspiring awe


Formidable
Impressive and inspiring awe


Formidable
Impressive and inspiring awe


And it in no one
It belongs to no one


(And) I've looked
I have searched for something


And it in no one
It belongs to no one


Free emparted
Liberated and departed




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELIZABETH FRASER, ROBIN A. GUTHRIE, SIMON PHILIP RAYMONDE

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@georgeharrison70

Honestly, I think that Cocteau Twins were just as legendary as The Cure & The Smiths, especially when it comes to 80s alternative/indie music. Cocteau Twins deserves way more credit from people.

@matthewhealy7607

They were good and they had a very interesting and distinctive sound don't get me wrong I'm a big fan but they weren't nearly as influential.

@777pusher

Here Here!! And, Cheers to you!!

Well said, but there are so many others in your conversation, left unmentioned!

@MadeinEataly

Robert Smith - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jZcUZ8espA

@roarblast7332

Cockteau twins were extremely influential. We’re they as influential as the smiths and who the fuck else? Who fucking cares?

@AlanPereira69

theyre top 10 most important independent artists of all time

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@maurowoody8205

Cocteau Twins's music is the soundtrack to your dreams. 

@lorenavelazquez2268

Mauro Woody ♡♡♡♡♡

@maurobrunosolavergara5041

Funny you say this because regarding they musical genre , they are considered to play " dream pop"

@Nockturnmortem

Es bello

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