2. Doom/Sludge band from Saramento, CA - formed by members of Caulfield
Not to be confused with Australian 1980’s band The Church most famous for their hit-single “Under The Milky Way”.
Tantalized
Church Lyrics
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Back from software limbo the natives call today
I let their promises bind me
I let seductive logic blind me
I embraced a machine, I went through the routine
And I hid from the people who were trying to find me
Till the day comes when you realize
Otherwise you never care
Pandora's box reveals a new surprise
Can't wait to see your eyes, now you've been tantalized
For a hundred and one voluptuous days I broke the law
The labyrinth was closing so we panicked up a door
I let their wanton flesh obsess me
I felt their dreams and drugs assess me
I was hired and fired yet never inspired
Flattering, chattering words to impress me
All that glittered had me mesmerized
Otherwise I would have dared
Guess the nature of our enterprise
Can't stop to sympathize, how you've been tantalized
I turned up in some harsh doomed city on another plane
I couldn't believe the room I got or the guests I entertained
I felt the dirty streets surround me
I let the buzzing swarm confound me
I gave money to ghosts, I insulted my hosts
I could never get off the stuff that spellbound me
The lyrics of "Tantalized" by Church convey a sense of confusion, disillusionment, and entrapment. The singer admits to being "asleep" and "away" for a long time, trapped in a digital world that promised much but delivered little. He allowed himself to be "seduced" by the "logic" of technology and the empty promises it offered. The more he immersed himself in the virtual world, the more he withdrew from reality, hiding from those who tried to reach out to him. The realization that he was trapped prompted a sense of urgency, a fear of missing out on something real, something that would break the monotony of his existence. The metaphor of Pandora's Box reveals the dangers that lurked behind the veil of illusions created by technology. The singer can only anticipate the surprise that awaits him once he breaks free of the spell that has been cast.
As the verses progress, the sense of entrapment intensifies, and the imagery becomes more vivid. The singer alludes to breaking the law, escaping through a labyrinth, and indulging in "wanton flesh" and "dreams and drugs" that had a hold on him. He describes being "hired and fired" without ever feeling inspired, being mesmerized by all that glittered. His desperation is palpable, as he finds himself in a "harsh doomed city on another plane," unable to resist the "stuff that spellbound" him.
Overall, "Tantalized" is a vivid portrayal of the allure of technology and the dangers of being trapped in a virtual world. It warns against the seductive power of illusions and the importance of breaking free from the spell of technology to connect with reality.
Line by Line Meaning
God I've been asleep so long, I've been away
I have been disconnected from reality for a while
Back from software limbo the natives call today
I have returned to the present day from a world where technology and computers reign supreme
I let their promises bind me
I allowed people's words of assurance to control my life
I let seductive logic blind me
I allowed the allure of logic and reason to deceive me
I embraced a machine, I went through the routine
I became dependent on technology and got stuck in a monotonous cycle
And I hid from the people who were trying to find me
I isolated myself from those who were reaching out to me
Till the day comes when you realize
One day, you come to a realization
Otherwise you never care
If you don't have this realization, you won't care about the impact of your actions
Pandora's box reveals a new surprise
A new and unexpected situation arises
Can't wait to see your eyes, now you've been tantalized
I'm excited to see your reaction to this new development and how it entices you
For a hundred and one voluptuous days I broke the law
I spent over 100 days indulging in pleasure without any regard for the law
The labyrinth was closing so we panicked up a door
We were trapped in a difficult situation and made a hasty decision to escape
I let their wanton flesh obsess me
I became fixated on their lustful desires
I felt their dreams and drugs assess me
I allowed their aspirations and drug use to influence me
I was hired and fired yet never inspired
I went through multiple jobs but never found any motivation or passion in them
Flattering, chattering words to impress me
People would flatter me with compliments and talk excessively to gain my favor
All that glittered had me mesmerized
I was fascinated by the shiny and attractive things around me
Otherwise I would have dared
If not for my fascination, I would have taken a risk
Guess the nature of our enterprise
Think about the true purpose of what we're doing
Can't stop to sympathize, how you've been tantalized
I can't afford to feel sorry for you, you've been lured in just like me
I turned up in some harsh doomed city on another plane
I found myself in a bleak and ominous city in another dimension or reality
I couldn't believe the room I got or the guests I entertained
I was surprised by my accommodations and the people I had to entertain
I felt the dirty streets surround me
The filthy streets overwhelmed me
I let the buzzing swarm confound me
I allowed the noisy and chaotic environment to confuse me
I gave money to ghosts, I insulted my hosts
I wasted money on imaginary things and offended those who were kindly hosting me
I could never get off the stuff that spellbound me
I couldn't break free from the addiction that had me under its spell
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