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.
Our Future Imagined
Black Tape for a Blue Girl Lyrics
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life so barren, rich memories washing over me
i find i wonder, how long can this last?
i just want you to return: come back to me
i need it all: your eyes your face your flesh your voice,
they've all whispered to me
inside you've left, this torrid gift: your passion children love
i possess our future imagined
permit this hope to draw me to life.
The lyrics to Black Tape for a Blue Girl's song Our Future Imagined are deeply emotional and powerful. The song speaks of wanting to return to a time when life was simpler and memories were rich. The singer shares a sense of nostalgia for a time when they were happy and carefree. However, they also acknowledge that time has passed and wonder how long they can hold on to those memories.
The singer then turns their focus to the person they long for. They express a strong desire for them to return and describe the many aspects of them that they miss. They internalize the love they shared and treasure the passion that was left behind as a gift. The singer speaks to the magic that has been left within them as they hold on to this love that was once shared.
The final lines of the song bring the focus to the future. The singer shares their desire to hold onto hope to draw them back to life. Despite their longing for the past, they recognize that they have the power to shape their future and create new memories.
Overall, the song is a powerful love letter that speaks to the complexities of nostalgia, longing and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
i wish we could return
I desire to go back to a time in the past.
life so barren, rich memories washing over me
Although life may have been dull, vivid reminiscences provide a source of comfort.
i find i wonder, how long can this last?
I question the duration of this state of mind.
i just want you to return: come back to me
I desire your presence; please return to me.
i need it all: your eyes your face your flesh your voice,
I yearn for every feature that defines you.
they've all whispered to me
Your attributes have made a lasting impression on me.
inside you've left, this torrid gift: your passion children love
You have left behind a passionate legacy of love and familial bond.
i now hold magic within me
I feel enchanted and empowered by the knowledge of your gift.
i possess our future imagined
I own a vision of the future that we have envisioned together.
permit this hope to draw me to life.
May this hope give me the strength to live my life to the fullest extent.
Contributed by Juliana M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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