* Dominic Stones — drums, tea
* Denise Roughan — bass, keyboards, tambourine, vocals
* David Saunders — guitar, vocals
* David Mitchell — guitar, mandolin, vocals
All had been in other New Zealand bands, Stones was in Snapper and Roughan had been in Look Blue Go Purple.
The band drifted apart after releasing their final album, Strange News from the Angels in 1997. Mitchell and Roughan soon moved to London, where they went on to form the Ghost Club.
Beautiful Things
3Ds Lyrics
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Do I fall, do I fly?
So hard to move in the flames of the night
I'm watching the dust as it falls and it settles on my fate
There's no sound now, in the quiet
It's just me and my thoughts
And they scream out, saying nothing
My last penny, lover left me
Thought I died and ended up in Hell
But the heat brings relief
Beautiful things can
My turmoil has taught me and the tide is now turned
In this situation, my liberation has followed me softly
There's no sound now, in the quiet
It's just me and my thoughts
And they scream out, saying nothing
And I'm bound, oh
My last penny, lover left me
Thought I died
And ended up in Hell
But the heat brings relief
Beautiful things can happen anywhere
My last penny, lover left me
Thought I'd died and ended up in Hell
But the heat brings relief
Beautiful things can happen anywhere
They can happen anywhere
They can happen anywhere
The 3Ds' song "Beautiful Things" is a powerful and introspective piece that speaks to overcoming personal struggles and finding beauty in unexpected places. The lyrics start with the image of being in a fire, where the singer is unsure whether to fall or fly. This represents a feeling of being trapped and overwhelmed by problems and not knowing how to escape. The dust that settles on the singer's fate symbolizes the weight of these challenges, which seem to be settling on them and making it even harder to move.
The second stanza focuses on the silence and loneliness that often comes with difficult times. The singer's thoughts are loud and overwhelming, but they are "saying nothing" - suggesting that they are, in fact, unhelpful or even negative. Despite this, the singer is "bound" to these thoughts, unable to break free from their grip. However, the following lines suggest that the singer has found some comfort in suffering. Their "last penny" has gone, and their lover has left them; they feel as though they have "ended up in Hell." But the heat from the fire brings relief, suggesting that even in the midst of pain, there can be moments of comfort and even beauty. The final lines of the chorus - "Beautiful things can happen anywhere / They can happen anywhere" - offer a message of hope for anyone going through a tough time.
Overall, "Beautiful Things" is a poignant and powerful song about overcoming hardship and finding beauty in unexpected places. Its lyrics speak to the universal experience of suffering and highlight the importance of hope and resilience in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
In a fire, I lie
I am currently in a difficult situation that feels like being consumed by flames.
Do I fall, do I fly?
I am unsure of what will happen next and if I will be able to rise above my struggles or not.
So hard to move in the flames of the night
The darkness of my situation makes it hard for me to navigate and find a way out.
I'm watching the dust as it falls and it settles on my fate
I am observing the consequences of my actions and how they are shaping my future.
There's no sound now, in the quiet
Everything around me is silent, which makes me feel isolated and alone.
It's just me and my thoughts
My mind is racing with contemplation and reflection.
And they scream out, saying nothing
Despite my inner turmoil, my thoughts are not providing any clear answers or solutions.
And I'm bound, oh
I am feeling trapped and constrained by my circumstances.
My last penny, lover left me
I have lost both my financial stability and someone I loved.
Thought I died and ended up in Hell
My hardships have made me feel like I am in a place of agony and despair.
But the heat brings relief
Despite the difficult situation, there are moments of relief and hope.
Beautiful things can
There is the potential for positive and beautiful changes.
My turmoil has taught me and the tide is now turned
I have learned valuable lessons from my struggles and the situation is beginning to improve.
In this situation, my liberation has followed me softly
I am gradually becoming free and untethered from my hardships.
Beautiful things can happen anywhere
There is always the possibility of beautiful experiences, even in the midst of struggles.
They can happen anywhere
Beautiful things have the capacity to manifest in any place or circumstance.
Contributed by Annabelle S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@emanuelstewart8121
Nzs most underrated tune
@arthurbayford
loved this back in the day still do
@garyhicks1473
I love this tune!
@elfmix
Great song. Beautiful.
@elfmix
So Goblin Mix
@Naplestechnocity909
Peace.
Love it.
So jealous of it
@jeromeplamondon5025
I had the 7” version. My sister took it with her, when she moved to New York.
It was livelier.
@deanstevenson6527
Jerome Plamondon: No way J. Sad seven inch lynch.
@barrydelisle8655
Nice song it should have been huge
@uruseifuzzbox
Love it