Dragonfly
Android Lust Lyrics
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Screaming, pleading
Have mercy God
No relief this strain tried true now I give up
Flutter as a dragonfly
Try and see through my eyes
Don't you have an honest bone
Dragging down this stepping stone, I fall
Darkened little alleyway
Gutter slime this trying day, I call
Hear me as I tell you now
This is the way and this is how I've tried
Fly high there you go how low can you go
Between us strange caress
Sister brother I confess I never knew
Tried my hand in many things
Fade away now what remains I've been a fool
You were never good enough
Learned my lesson I can laugh honestly
The song "Dragonfly" by Android Lust is a haunting portrayal of someone who is struggling to cope with the difficulties in their life. The first lines of the song describe the desperation and hopelessness the person feels, as they scream and plead for mercy from God. The strain of their struggles has become too much, and they give up. The mention of a dragonfly is interesting, and perhaps symbolizes the fleeting and delicate nature of life, as well as the ability to see things from different perspectives.
The chorus of the song urges the person to fly high, although it's unclear whether this is a message of hope or a taunt. There is a sense of darkness and bitterness in the lyrics, particularly in the second verse, where the person seems to be lashing out at someone else, accusing them of not being honest and dragging them down. The reference to a "darkened little alleyway" and "gutter slime" creates an image of a seedy and dangerous environment, which might be a metaphor for the person's emotional state.
The third verse is perhaps the most confessional, as the person admits that they have made mistakes and been a fool. They also seem to have some unresolved issues with a sibling, as they refer to a "strange caress" and confess that they "never knew" this person. Overall, the song is a poignant exploration of the pain and confusion that can come from struggling with one's own demons.
Line by Line Meaning
Between us
The relationship between two people is being highlighted.
Screaming, pleading
The two people are having an intense argument and are begging for mercy.
Have mercy God
The person is asking for divine intervention to ease their pain and suffering.
No relief this strain tried true now I give up
Despite all the efforts made to resolve the situation, there seems to be no hope left and the person is giving up.
Flutter as a dragonfly
The person is trying to fly away from the problem, like a dragonfly, but cannot escape it.
Try and see through my eyes
The person wants the other to understand their perspective.
Fly high there you go how low can you go
The person is questioning how much worse the situation can get for them as they try to escape it.
Don't you have an honest bone
The person questions the honesty of the other person involved in the situation.
Dragging down this stepping stone, I fall
The person feels weighed down by the situation and is falling further into despair.
Darkened little alleyway
The person feels trapped in a dark and narrow space, unable to escape the problem.
Gutter slime this trying day, I call
The person is calling out for help on this difficult day, feeling overwhelmed by the problem they face.
Hear me as I tell you now
The person wants the other person to listen to them closely.
This is the way and this is how I've tried
The person has tried many ways to resolve the situation, but none have worked thus far.
Between us strange caress
Despite the weirdness of the situation, there is still an intense emotional connection between the two parties involved.
Sister brother I confess I never knew
The person admits that they never really understood the other person, even though they are family or close friends.
Tried my hand in many things
The person has attempted many different strategies to resolve the issue.
Fade away now what remains I've been a fool
The person has given up and regrets the actions they took to try and resolve the problem.
You were never good enough
The person blames the other for not being up to standard in the relationship.
Learned my lesson I can laugh honestly
The person has come to terms with the situation and feels able to move towards acceptance.
Contributed by Riley R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ComaLies225
She's almost like Bjork's industrial cousin. Both very Avant Garde, the creativity just overflows from these two.
MultusSanguisFluit
There's something about your sound and vocals that terrifies and unsettles me. I love it keep doing what you do.
darknyytt s
"awesome" is a SERIOUS understatement. She is SO wonderful both in musical talents, and in person :)
SteamFaery15
Such striking imagery. Speaks to the senses and the emotions as well as the imagination. Beautifully disturbing.
hazonku
I thinks I found something new that I like. As far as classification? I'd say they're somewhere in between industrial & electronica. PERFECT for a genre shift if I was spinning at Perversion or Ruin.
Rhadamanthus
Great song, great album, great video. Shikhee = Love
rivetdead
Great video. I like the Stained video a lot as well. Daniel Ouellette did a great job directing. I believe he's worked with The Birthday Massacre as well.
ALostSoul13
very soothing song, she reminds me of the Deformed Diva from vocaloid's Dark wood circus.
nicki beck
i luv her she is amazing.
fusox
Mesmeric. Talented. Wow!!!!!!