Iceblink Luck
Cocteau Twins Lyrics
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I'm happy again, caught, caught in time
Expose the daughter of yourself well
Me, I think that you're in her heart
You're the match of Jericho
That will burn this whole madhouse down
And I'll throw open like the wall, not safe
You, yourself, and your father
Don't know, so part in your own ways
You're really both bone setters
Thank you for mending me babies
You're the match of Jericho
That will burn this whole madhouse down
And I'll throw open like a walnut safe
You will seem more like being that same bot-tle of exquisite stuff
Yes, you are the match of Jericho
That will burn
This whole madhouse down and I'll throw
Open like the wall, not safe
You, yourself, and your father don't know
So part in your own ways
You're really both bone setters
Thank you for mending me babies
The lyrics of Cocteau Twins’ “Iceblink Luck” narrate a newfound appreciation for life and the joy of being in the moment. The singer feels alive and happy after being caught in time. The opening lines suggest that the singer has just become aware of their existence and is starting to embrace it. The phrase “caught, caught in time” is a play on the idea of “getting caught in time” suggesting that the singer is experiencing a moment of realization that they’ve been missing out on life.
The next lines, “Expose the daughter of yourself well / Me, I think that you’re in her heart” suggest a relationship dynamic where the singer may be seeing themselves in someone else’s daughter. The rest of the song talks about how the singer sees the person as a “match of Jericho,” an unstoppable force that will burn everything down. The line “More like a love that’s a bot-tle of exquisite stuff, yes” suggests that the match of Jericho is not a destructive force but a powerful and exciting one.
The last two stanzas thank the person for their role in the singer’s life, and the lines “you’re really both bone setters / thank you for mending me babies” suggest that the person has been helpful in the singer’s journey towards self-discovery.
Overall, “Iceblink Luck” is a complex and poetic song that explores the ideas of consciousness, relationships, and appreciation for life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm seemin' to be a little alive
I feel a bit more energetic and optimistic about life
I'm happy again, caught, caught in time
I'm experiencing joy once more, feeling as though I'm living in a perfect moment
Expose the daughter of yourself well
Reveal your true self honestly and transparently
Me, I think that you're in her heart
I believe that you have a special place in her heart
You're the match of Jericho
You possess an explosive and destructive power
That will burn this whole madhouse down
Your power will destroy everything around you
And I'll throw open like the wall, not safe
In your presence, I feel vulnerable and exposed
More like a love that's a bot-tle of exquisite stuff, yes
My feelings for you are like a rare and valuable bottle of wine
You, yourself, and your father
Both you and your father
Don't know, so part in your own ways
Neither of you knows the answer, so you should go your separate ways
You're really both bone setters
You're both skilled at healing and mending
Thank you for mending me babies
Thank you for fixing the things that were broken in me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SIMON PHILIP RAYMONDE, ELIZABETH FRASER, ROBIN A. GUTHRIE
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@garthh4719
+Devin Grant Here are the lyrics:
I'm seemin' to be a little alive
I'm happy again, caught, caught in time
Expose the daughter of yourself well
Me, I think that you're in her heart
You're the match of Jerico
That will burn this whole madhouse down
And I'll throw open like the wall not safe
More like a love that's a bottle of exquisite stuff, yes
You, yourself, and your father
Don't know, so part in your own ways
You're really both bone setters
Thank you for mending me babies
You're the match of Jerico
That will burn this whole madhouse down
And I'll throw open like a wall not safe
You will seem more like being that same bottle of exquisite stuff
Yes, you are the match of Jerico
That will burn this whole madhouse down
And I'll throw open like the wall not safe
You, yourself, and your father don't know
So part in your own ways
You're really both bone setters
Thank you for mending me babies
@sherylprice2612
Lyrics
I'm seemin' to be a little alive
I'm happy again, caught, caught in time
Expose the daughter of yourself well
Me, I think that you're in her heart
You're the match of Jericho
That will burn this whole madhouse down
And I'll throw open like the wall, not safe
More like a love that's a bot-tle of exquisite stuff, yes
You, yourself, and your father
Don't know, so part in your own ways
You're really both bone setters
Thank you for mending me babies
You're the match of Jericho
That will burn this whole madhouse down
And I'll throw open like a walnut safe
You will seem more like being that same bot-tle of exquisite stuff
Yes, you are the match of Jericho
That will burn
This whole madhouse down and I'll throw
Open like the wall, not safe
You, yourself, and your father don't know
So part in your own ways
You're really both bone setters
Thank you for mending me babies
@annieway35
Just heard this on a Netflix tv show, "One Day" and realized I knew this song. That was a flashback of the best kind. Hopefully a new generation will hear and appreciate this song. Listening in 2024.
@danielasaavedra7739
Me pasó exactamente lo mismo ❤
@bestmemorylossmethod7010
Me too but on Netflix and when I used Alexa to locate the name it kept referring to Modern English lol. Were 80s songs that similar??? lol Shazaam nailed.
@annieway35
@@bestmemorylossmethod7010 Right! Yes, it was Netflix.
@markdaniels8167
Rewatching One Day and checking out the music I missed out on!
@annieway35
@@markdaniels8167 It's a great soundtrack!
@andregurov
My only regret with this song is that I will never again experience hearing it for the first time. It was truly world shattering to me.
@777pusher
The Unrest Cure - uuugh! I totally understand what you just said!!
@qle6
The Unrest Cure same!! I was just thinking that while watching/listening. This singular moment in music turned me on to alternative rock in the late 8o’s. Changed my life.
@hunglikeamaggotseyelash
I went through my loft a couple of years ago and found my old singles. This was with them. I played it to my kids on my daughter's record player and they didn't have a clue. Looked at me like I was mad