When asked about his anonymous appearance (((S))) replies: ”Ever since childhood I have had this deep desire inside to be invisible and loved at the same time,- It’s like my motto and ever since then I have worked very hard to obtain my goal. And this record is one of the results of these thoughts and desires”.
Please take good care of (((S))) - this new misty character on the scene. He needs it. Already he’s working hard on the material for his next album and the rumours tell of many more sad and beautiful, shady songs.
A Handful of Dust
(((S))) Lyrics
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And you might think He failed
We're not copper for one penny or
Even iron for one nail
And a dollar would be plenty to buy twenty of us
Until true love is added to these handfuls of dust
Handful of dust, handful of dust
True love makes priceless the worthless
Whenever it's added to a handful of dust
However small though our worth may be
When shared between two hearts
Is even more than it would ever be
Measured on it's own, apart
And our half what it could be is now twice what it was
When true love is added to these handfuls of dust
Handful of dust, handful of dust
Sums up the richest and poorest of us
True love makes priceless the worthless
Whenever it's added to a handful of dust
Handful of dust, handful of dust
Sums up the richest and poorest of us
True love makes priceless the worthless
Whenever it's added to a handful of dust
The first verse of (((S)))'s A Handful of Dust speaks about breaking down human beings to their basic elements, highlighting how insignificant we may seem. The reference to "copper for one penny or even iron for one nail" signifies how little value we may hold. However, the true essence of the song lies in the chorus, where it is expressed that the addition of true love can make even worthless things priceless. This is reiterated in the second verse, where the idea of the value of love is reinforced. The song suggests that although we may individually hold little value, when we share our love and humanity with others, it increases our worth significantly.
The metaphor of a handful of dust is masterfully used throughout the song. The image of a handful of dust usually has negative connotations, representing something of no value or worth. But, in this song, it symbolizes the idea that something seemingly worthless can be transformed and made meaningful with the addition of love. The song is both a celebration of love and of the idea that humans are valuable not just as individuals, but for the value they bring to their relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Break us down by our elements
If you analyze us based on our physical composition
And you might think He failed
You might conclude that God did not succeed in creating us well
We're not copper for one penny or
We are not worth just as much as copper sold for just one penny
Even iron for one nail
We are not worth just as much as iron used for just one nail
And a dollar would be plenty to buy twenty of us
We are not valuable enough to cost more than just a dollar for twenty of us
Until true love is added to these handfuls of dust
But if we are infused with genuine love
Handful of dust, handful of dust
We are nothing more but a tiny and insignificant amount of matter
Sums up the richest and poorest of us
This applies to everyone regardless of their social status
True love makes priceless the worthless
Love has the power to make something of no worth become invaluable
Whenever it's added to a handful of dust
When love is mixed with even the smallest things, it changes everything
However small though our worth may be
Even if we aren't valuable at all
When shared between two hearts
When we are embraced by two people in love
Is even more than it would ever be
Our worth is magnified
Measured on its own, apart
When considered outside the context of love
And our half what it could be is now twice what it was
Even if we are just half of what we could truly be, our value is increased twofold through love
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TONY ARATA
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Alara Hillton
How many people don’t take marriage as a sacrament; and are tempted to have an affair; or even a one night stand?
—-Never ever break your marriage vows.—
This woman’s sin brought on a chain of events. If she had been home, I don’t think she would have wanted the boy, so young , to go out on a hunt.
,,,Then she leaves her husband at the height of that tragedy instead of trying to correct herself. -Where was God in their lives? Her conscience is undeveloped.
Then , he starts to try a ruse to stop her from stealing all his money (for her new life.)
She has corrupted him at this point! Then he sees that if he runs off and stalls her , maybe he can keep his wealth. Then, so broken , he makes his final tragic mistake getting lured to that trip. Where non one can find him. ( if he only knew)
A key word here is temptation.
The woman was tempted and did not stop her sin.
Then he is tempted to run from the situation.
They both end up in grave danger.//////
The lust of the flesh is our downfall.
I wonder how many more awful years he lived? I really thought he would commit suicide.
Anyway. //This is not a feel good movie. It’s like a cautionary tale.
And some on here say it’s an elite thing.
I disagree. ::Adultery; greed; and the cardinal sins are committed in all walks of life. And by Christians and non- Christians.
Jesus is the only answer.
/////At first I thought the husband really believed in the lord ,,as he took his little son to church. Then later he says he’s not sure.///
Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. Nothing in this world will satisfy us for very long. The emptiness and boredom set in,,,and Our hearts are restless until we are home with God.
/////The wages of sin is death!
Search the scriptures. It’s all in there.
Hell is real. You don’t want to go there. Repent and do the right thing.
And keep repenting.
God wants us to walk away from sin. Don’t let the devil trick you into losing a place in heaven. This life can be taken at any moment. ✝️
no one
@artcflowers yes, I did put 'old' in front of crone...sorry, my bad.
However, looking at the definition of 'crone' I found nothing to support your very lengthy somewhat specious definition.
Here is what I found:
Oxford dictionary:
An old woman who is thin & ugly
Same from Merriam-Webster.
Brittanica-same
Checking into a more modern source, the Urban Dictionary defines 'crone' used as a noun:
'An old ass ugly woman'.
It doesn't seem as if the term 'crone' applied to a woman has improved from the Dark Ages to 2022.
NO woman will appreciate being called a crone.
Here is one usage not quite as harsh:
Calling a woman a 'Crone'
In some folklore can be used as one of the female archetypes, the
Old wise woman, crone being derived from Cronus (time) .
Still....not really flattering.
Edit: you seem to be 'quoting' from some source that is using crone as a verb? It seems an uncommon usage but ...ok...
artcflowers
@no one you misquoted me! Not Old crone but crone
"Croning is about women coming into their power, a power that arises from within, that is fueled with passionate concern for our planet, tempered by compassion for ourselves and all beings," said Bayla Bower, who has been active in the crone movement since 1993.
The literature describes the crone archetype as a pre-existent form in the collective unconscious that embodies instinctive ways of channeling wisdom, inner knowing, and intuition, guiding us through the transition of life, and going inward to bring forth the light for transformation.
That being said, take your pick. She is fabulous in all her endeavors.
Hope this answers your question sufficiently. ✌♥️
Tamara Gonzalez
Great movie and does show exactly how the Elite were back in the day. Yes Beaver was a gold digger, Tony was a passive weakling, Brenda was typical of women of the Elite, and the man in Brazil was definitely insane. Good story.
James Mihalcik
An interesting view of the bygone posh tribulations. Supreme architecture to be admired. Well written and played.
scottbos68
I feel this movie is not without it's merits, afterall a good story causes you to have a reaction to it's plot and personality of characters. If you don't like it you could say they have found a cure for insomnia instead of placing focus on negativity
rila newman
This is such a dark story. I remember reading it in college. Oh my. These people lived such shallow lives.
Charlotte Vale
Yes and people have not changed from that period of time. @rila newman
Brad Hicks
I didn't understand the scene where Brenda says "thank God" when being told of her son's death until I read about it in a plot synopsis of the book. She originally thought he was telling her of John Beaver, her lover. Why she was confused about the man's reply that he was at Hetton when she asked how he came to know about it and him saying John was going hunting. "John?", she says. Then "John Andrew, Thank God." as she realizes Beaver is not dead. Not sure how much it might be first a reaction of relief that John Beaver was not dead as she was thinking, to be followed by then realizing that her son was dead and hence crying or if it was meant to convey a lack of feeling for the child and she was faking the tears.
Kelly Mitchell
I think she cried because she realized she exposed her true colors, though she never tried hard to hide them. Or maybe, she realized her own shallowness for the first time. In any case, it's a powerful scene...
Brad Hicks
@jarebuh Huber awesome, glad was helpful.
jarebuh Huber
Thank you for clearing that up for me! I did not understand that comment!
Donna Bacon
I don't remember ever seeing her with her son; he was either with the nanny or his dad. I suppose she had some feelings, as she cried when she was in his bedroom.
Such a sad movie; it shows how just choices cause consequences - either good or bad. In this case - bad. She lost her son, her lover now husband and her husband. And no money, as the estate & money all go to.his cousins. One must think through, think of the consequences, before making a decision to have an affair. Plus! She put the blame on her husband! WOW! What a scondrol was she!!!!