Dizzy
Banshees Lyrics
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Oh so dizzy
Scorpio rising on the horizon
Thunder tumbling from the mountains
Harpy sirens strangle silence
A piece of mind left dying
Dizzy, oh so dizzy
Below the waves, below their grace
Your hair is gorgeous
Dancing harmonics, dancing hypnotic
Left dying
Oh dizzy, oh dizzy
Oh dizzy, oh dizzy
Oh dizzy, oh so dizzy
Oh dizzy, oh
The Banshees' song "Dizzy" is a haunting depiction of a state of confusion and disorientation brought on by the tumultuous natural world around us. The lyrics seem to describe a moment of intense sensory overload, in which the singer experiences a series of striking, almost otherworldly visions. The lines "Scorpio rising on the horizon" and "Thunder tumbling from the mountains" suggest a surreal landscape that is both beautiful and terrifying. Meanwhile, the "Harpy sirens' strangle silence" seems to describe a violent conflict between natural forces, perhaps representing the chaotic and destructive aspects of the natural world.
The chorus of "Dizzy" repeats the phrase "Oh so dizzy" in a kind of manic chant, as though the singer is caught in the grip of this overwhelming experience. The final lines of the song, "Below the waves...left dying" suggest that the singer has been pulled under by this overwhelming sensory experience, unable to resist the hypnotic power of the environment around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Dizzy, dizzy
Feeling disoriented and lightheaded
Oh so dizzy
Extremely disoriented and lightheaded
Scorpio rising on the horizon
The Scorpio zodiac sign is visible on the eastern horizon, potentially symbolizing intense passion and transformation
Thunder tumbling from the mountains
Loud and powerful thunder rolling down from the mountains
Harpy sirens strangle silence
Mythical harpy creatures are creating an eerie and quiet environment
A piece of mind left dying
One's peace of mind is slowly slipping away
Below the waves, below their grace
Underneath the waves of the ocean, far from the beauty of the surface
Your hair is gorgeous
Despite the chaotic setting, the subject's hair is still seen as beautiful
Dancing harmonics, dancing hypnotic
Rhythmical and trance-inducing movements
Left dying
The subject is still experiencing feelings of despair and hopelessness
Oh dizzy, oh dizzy
Repetition of the previous feelings of disorientation and lightheadedness
Oh so dizzy
Further emphasizing the extreme disorientation and lightheadedness felt
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN GOFF, JOHN JOSEPH STANLEY, ROB THOMAS, ROBERT THOMAS, BRIAN YALE
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