Fronted by Projekt Records' Sam Rosenthal, the band's line-up has changed significantly over time. The current lineup has Rosenthal on programming, guitar and keyboards, Jon DeRosa ( Aarktica) on vocals, and Henrik Meierkord on strings. The most notable former members of the band are Brian Viglione (The Dresden Dolls) on percussion, guitar & bass, and vocalists Athan Maroulis (ex-Spahn Ranch), Nicki Jaine, and long time vocalists, Oscar Herrera & Elysabeth Grant.
The style of Black Tape for a Blue Girl is generally described as "gothic", though their long catalog of music does not often gel with all of the contemporary standards of gothic music over time. The lyrics are by Rosenthal himself and explores powerful emotions of love, vulnerability, isolation, loss, jealousy, and passion.
Curious Yet Ashamed
Black Tape for a Blue Girl Lyrics
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I said no, oh no
I said no, say yes
Let's go, let it flow
Say yes to the universe
Let go, oh no, I said no
when you say no you block the flow of the universe
Things I've hidden from
Say yes, say yes,
Your freedom available here
I am so wounded and stunted man
rambling through life blindly ashamed
Curious. Curious
Curious. Curious
Intrigue images sexuality
It's all here before my eyes
What's this, what's that
Shut down for so long
I am feeling blocked, the blows
The connection
It shows me I'm loved
Stumble out of my shell
Stumble out of my cage
Into the bright unbelievable night
. tie me to the wheel
Why do we feel ashamed
What if we trusted ourselves
Curious, Yet Ashamed
We meet a girl who looks like a boy
Or a boy who looks like a girl
Curious, Yet Ashamed
Perhaps ... of furr
a guardian, a whisper
which tries to escape endless suffering
Curious, Yet Ashamed
Maybe a pet a lover a guy
floating through space with that look in your eye
Curious, Yet Ashamed
Who is giving up control
all choices denied
Replicated the dynamic you lived as a child
Curious, Yet Ashamed
Was I blocking the universe's intention
fearing what happens if I . dimension
Curious, Yet Ashamed
I am searching for what might never have been
the perfect pervert; inquiries taken within
The song "Curious Yet Ashamed" by Black Tape for a Blue Girl explores the concept of curiosity and the shame that often comes with it. The lyrics suggest that saying "no" blocks the flow of the universe and limits one's ability to explore and learn. The singer describes feeling wounded and stunted, but also curious about sexuality and new experiences. They express a desire to break free from their shell and explore the unknown.
Throughout the song, the singer reflects on what is holding them back and why they feel ashamed. They describe feeling blocked and disconnected, but also loved and intrigued. The lyrics suggest that the shame comes from a fear of losing control or replicating unhealthy patterns from their past. Overall, the song encourages the listener to embrace their curiosity and explore the unknown, even in the face of shame and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Say yes, say yes, say yes
Encouragement to go with the flow and say yes to the universe
I said no, oh no
Resisting the flow of the universe by saying no
I said no, say yes
Conflicted feelings of wanting to say no but also wanting to let go and say yes
Let's go, let it flow
Encouraging the listener to embrace the flow of the universe
Say yes to the universe
Encouraging the listener to trust the universe and say yes
Let go, oh no, I said no
Struggle between wanting to let go and resisting, ultimately saying no
Things I've denied
Regret over denying experiences and opportunities
Things I've hidden from
Feeling the need to hide certain aspects of oneself from the world
Your freedom available here
The freedom to say yes to the universe is within reach
I am so wounded and stunted man
Feeling emotionally scarred and unable to fully express oneself
rambling through life blindly ashamed
Moving forward without direction and feeling shame about one's actions
Intrigue images sexuality
Feeling drawn to sexual images and curious about one's own sexuality
It's all here before my eyes
Sexual imagery and experiences are readily available
I am feeling blocked, the blows
Feeling emotionally blocked and hurt
The connection
Realizing that connection and love are important
It shows me I'm loved
Feeling loved and connected through experiences and interactions
Stumble out of my shell
Breaking free from one's comfort zone and exploring new experiences
Stumble out of my cage
Breaking free from confinement and exploring freedom
Into the bright unbelievable night
Embracing the unknown and unpredictable aspects of life
Why do we feel ashamed
Questioning the reasons behind feeling shame
What if we trusted ourselves
Encouraging the listener to trust themselves and their instincts
Curious, Yet Ashamed
Feeling curious about certain experiences, but also feeling ashamed or embarrassed about them
We meet a girl who looks like a boy
Encountering people whose appearance and gender expression challenge societal norms
Or a boy who looks like a girl
Encountering people whose appearance and gender expression challenge societal norms
Perhaps ... of furr
Possibly attracted to unconventional or taboo experiences or partners
a guardian, a whisper
A guiding force or inner voice that speaks to the listener
which tries to escape endless suffering
Seeking escape from pain and suffering
Maybe a pet a lover a guy
Questioning different types of relationships and partnerships
floating through space with that look in your eye
Feeling free and unconstrained, with a sense of wonder and curiosity
Who is giving up control
Questioning power dynamics and control in relationships
all choices denied
Feeling powerless and unable to make decisions
Replicated the dynamic you lived as a child
Recreating patterns and dynamics from childhood relationships
Was I blocking the universe's intention
Questioning whether one's actions or resistance may be going against the universe's plan
fearing what happens if I . dimension
Feeling scared of the unknown and the consequences of exploring unconventional experiences
I am searching for what might never have been
Seeking experiences, relationships, or emotions that may never come to fruition
the perfect pervert; inquiries taken within
Exploring one's own sexual and emotional desires and curiosities, potentially outside of societal norms
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on All my lovers
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