Musically, the group were influenced by trip-hop, ambient music, and French electronic groups such as Air. However, the lyrics to these lush and romantic melodies are frequently bleak, ironic or sarcastic.
Jackie Sixty
Black Box Recorder Lyrics
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I think my stock is rising
Caught like a rabbit in the glare of the lights
Oh what a beautiful cover
And if my mother's ghost could see me now
Staring down at my pillow
Mouisturised and tranquilised
Save me.
Save me
Save me from Jackie Sixty
Take me
Take me
Take me to the top of the world
Walk into a room.Snap a thousand spines.Head into the cubicle. Float back into the room. Break a thousand hearts.Tear them all to pieces.Annother grand entrance. Annother grand exit.You look lost. I'll show you around.I've seen you before.Are you someone important?Walked into the room. There was a minor indiscretion. Smashed my fist through a plate glass window.
This isn't Mother Nature boy
Stripped naked and frightened
The only reason that you're here.
Is because you've been invited.
Save me
Save me
Save me from Jackie Sixty
Take me.
Take me.
Take me to the top of the world
Save me
Save me
Save me from Jackie Sixty
Take me
Take me
Take me to the top of the world
The song "Jackie Sixty" by Black Box Recorder features cryptic and enigmatic lyrics that are open to different interpretations. At first, it seems to be describing someone who is out of their comfort zone and overwhelmed by the spotlight. The first two lines express a sense of disbelief or resistance and the following lines suggest that this person is being pulled into the limelight or subjected to scrutiny. The phrase "Oh what a beautiful cover" can be seen as either ironic or sincere; it could refer to a magazine cover or a facade that conceals some deeper truth.
The next section invokes the singer's mother's ghost, which adds a layer of complexity and emotion. It suggests that this person might be trying to live up to someone else's expectations or dealing with some unresolved issues. The lines "Moisturised and tranquilised" imply a sense of numbness or detachment, which could be seen as either coping mechanisms or signs of deep dissatisfaction. The repeated refrain of "Save me" and "Take me" suggests a desire to escape or be rescued from something, possibly the persona of Jackie Sixty.
The lyrics then take a darker turn, as they describe someone who is more aggressive and destructive. The lines "Walk into a room. Snap a thousand spines." could be interpreted as a metaphor for dominating or intimidating others. The lines "Tear them all to pieces. Another grand entrance. Another grand exit." suggest a pattern of attention-seeking or manipulation. The final lines "This isn't Mother Nature boy. Stripped naked and frightened. The only reason that you're here. Is because you've been invited." could be read as a dismissal of the persona, questioning their authenticity or legitimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
It's hardly in my nature boy
It's not typical for me to do this, especially because I am a boy
I think my stock is rising
I believe that I am becoming more valuable or respected
Caught like a rabbit in the glare of the lights
Overwhelmed by attention or pressure
Oh what a beautiful cover
A superficial image or façade
And if my mother's ghost could see me now
Reflecting on how my mother would react to my current behavior or situation
Staring down at my pillow
Deep in thought or feeling overwhelmed
Moisturised and tranquilised
Achieving a state of calmness or relaxation through artificial means
Save me.
Asking for help or rescue
Save me
Requesting assistance or safety
Save me from Jackie Sixty
Feeling threatened or oppressed by a specific person or situation named Jackie Sixty
Take me
Desiring to be transported or elevated
Take me
Inviting someone to pick them up or remove them from a current situation
Take me to the top of the world
Wanting to be taken to a place of extreme success or joy
Walk into a room. Snap a thousand spines.
Entering a space with a powerful presence and command
Head into the cubicle. Float back into the room. Break a thousand hearts. Tear them all to pieces.
Disappearing into a private space and then returning to the main area with a dramatic emotional impact
Annother grand entrance. Annother grand exit.
Repeatedly making flashy, attention-grabbing first and last impressions
You look lost. I'll show you around.
Offering to guide or lead someone who seems unsure or confused in a particular setting
I've seen you before. Are you someone important?
Asserting that they are familiar with a newcomer and questioning the newcomer's significance or worth
Walked into the room. There was a minor indiscretion. Smashed my fist through a plate glass window.
Anger or frustration leading to destructive behavior
This isn't Mother Nature boy
Emphasizing that their behavior is not inherent or natural
Stripped naked and frightened
Emotionally vulnerable and exposed
The only reason that you're here. Is because you've been invited.
Acknowledging that someone's presence is due solely to an invitation, and not due to their own merits
Contributed by Madelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
retro gta
This band are so underrated , way better than anything in the UK charts today., Deep and meaningful lyrics with haunting melodies and a beautiful voice to top it all off 💖
InSheerDispleasure
LOVIN' IT <3
OzarkOrigins
Love this song.
imipak23
Can't "like" this enough.
Gus Northamptonshire
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Rum Teetoo
Pachelbel's "Canon in D"...not a criticism,just an observation: Sarah Nixey has the voice of an English angel...
Leszek Awzan
I agree, she's got a voice of an angel, Kate Bush is like an English rose. I love them both.
Gus Northamptonshire
Just came across this song in 2020
Alles Toll
Now bonded to Brexit in 2020 for me because it was used in a documentary... Sad story.
Francis Saffell
And eclectic Brekriix song.