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.
Dulcinea
Black Tape for a Blue Girl Lyrics
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Dulcinea..
Dulcinea emerges
Dulcinea emerges
The bachelor..
The bachelor..
Dulcinea emerges
Through windows above me
Delay Delay
Dulcinea..
Dulcinea emerges
Dulcinea..
Dulcinea emerges
Dulcinea emerges
Dulcinea emerges
The lyrics to "Dulcinea" by Black Tape for a Blue Girl are shrouded in ambiguity, leaving much room for interpretation. The repeated phrase "Dulcinea emerges" suggests the emergence of a new character or idea, while the presence of the bachelor waiting alone adds an element of tension and anticipation. The use of delay further emphasizes the sense of waiting and builds anticipation for the emergence of Dulcinea.
There are various theories about who or what Dulcinea represents. Some listeners interpret the lyrics as a reference to the character Dulcinea from Don Quixote, who is perceived as an idealized representation of Don Quixote's imagination. Others view Dulcinea as a metaphor for the emergence of a new phase of life or the birth of a new idea. The ambiguity surrounding the lyrics and the lack of explicit context allow for multiple interpretations and add to the song's mystique.
Overall, "Dulcinea" is a hauntingly beautiful composition that invites listeners to explore their own interpretations and reflect on the layers of meaning within the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Dulcinea..
The manifestation of an unattainable ideal that one continually chases
Dulcinea emerges
The constant appearance of one's unattainable ideal in various aspects of life
The bachelor..
The individual who is always waiting and hoping for the attainment of their ideal, yet remains in a state of perpetual delay and longing
Through windows above me
The hope and longing for an ideal that is always out of reach and above one's position in life
The bachelor waits alone
The isolation and loneliness that accompany the search for an unattainable ideal
Delay Delay
The frustration and disappointment that come with the constant delay of attaining one's ideal
Dulcinea emerges
The relentlessness and persistence of one's pursuit of their unattainable ideal
Dulcinea..
The haunting presence of one's unattainable ideal that lingers throughout life
Dulcinea emerges
The perpetual appearance of one's unattainable ideal in different forms and situations
Dulcinea emerges
The inescapable and ever-present influence of one's unattainable ideal throughout life
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Sam Rosenthal
on All my lovers
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