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.
Your love is sweeter than wine
Black Tape for a Blue Girl Lyrics
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Your smile is sweeter than wine - don't I know
you should trust in the beat of your heart, You should believe in the words that are on your lips
Don't fear to speak them
My love, my love, life can be so hard - if you force it
Believe in me 'cause I believe in you
You'll set me free, you'll set the whole world free
I believe in the beat of your heart, I trust the words I kiss from your lips
The lyrics to "Your love is sweeter than wine" by Black Tape for a Blue Girl express a deep appreciation for the passionate love the singer shares with their partner. The song opens with the singer acknowledging the sweetness of their partner's love and smile. They then encourage their partner to trust their heart and speak their truth, assuring them that the singer believes in them. The singer goes on to express their belief in the beauty and power of their partner's words, and how this together with their love can bring freedom to them both and even the world.
The song seems to be about the power of love and how it can bring out the best in both partners. The singer expresses a deep trust in their partner's heart and words, which is a beautiful sentiment. The line "You'll set me free, you'll set the whole world free" hints at the idea that the love shared between two people can have a larger impact on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Your love is sweeter than wine - oh I taste it
The love I feel from you is sweeter than the taste of wine, and I can feel it deeply.
Your smile is sweeter than wine - don't I know
I have firsthand experience of how your smile is sweeter than the taste of wine.
You should trust in the beat of your heart, You should believe in the words that are on your lips
You should have faith in what your heart is telling you, trust in your instincts, and have confidence in the things you say.
Don't fear to speak them
Don't be afraid to express your thoughts and emotions out loud.
My love, my love, life can be so hard - if you force it
Life can be difficult and challenging at times, but we don't have to make it harder than it already is by trying to force things.
Believe in me 'cause I believe in you
Trust in my love and support for you, because I have faith and confidence in your abilities and potential.
I believe in the beauty in your eyes, in the power of your words, I believe, I believe in your purity
I see the beauty and potential in your eyes, and the influence and significance of your words. I believe in your innermost goodness and purity.
You'll set me free, you'll set the whole world free
Your love and your ability to express yourself honestly and fearlessly will not only liberate me but also inspire and uplift the rest of the world.
I believe in the beat of your heart, I trust the words I kiss from your lips
I have faith in the sincerity of what's in your heart, and I trust in the truthfulness of the things you say and express physically.
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Sam Rosenthal
on All my lovers
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