The band's early work drew influence from Siouxsie and the Banshees and Joy Division. After signing with the British record label 4AD in 1982, they released their debut album Garlands later that year. The addition of Raymonde in 1983 solidified their final lineup, which produced their biggest hit in the UK, "Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops", peaking at No. 29 on the UK Singles Chart. In 1988, Cocteau Twins signed with Capitol Records in the United States, distributing their fifth album, Blue Bell Knoll, through a major label in the country. After the 1990 release of their most critically acclaimed album, Heaven or Las Vegas, the band left 4AD for Fontana Records, where they released their final two albums.
After nearly 20 years together, the band disbanded in 1997 in part due to issues stemming from the disintegration of Fraser and Guthrie's romantic relationship. In 2005, the band announced that they would reunite to headline Coachella and embark on a world tour but the reunion was cancelled a month later after Fraser refused to perform on stage with Guthrie. In a 2021 interview, Raymonde confirmed that Cocteau Twins "will never reform".
Lorelei
Cocteau Twins Lyrics
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Kick his chain, Kick his pride
Get him soaked hit run
Lift up your toes
In my mouth
And we can make love
[Repeat: x5]
We're covered by the sacred fire
[Repeat: x2]
When you come to me, you come to broke
[Repeat: x15]
Without a doubt
We're covered by the sacred fire
When you come to me, you come to me broke
Guilty girl, Guilty boy
Get to make out
Him chocked with mousse
Lift up your toes
In my mouth
And we can make love
[Repeat: x2]
And we can go
The lyrics to Cocteau Twins' song "Lorelei" are abstract and open to interpretation. The imagery suggests a feeling of resistance and rebellion against societal norms, with lines like "Get off the car" and "Kick his chain, Kick his pride" implying a rejection of authority and control. The references to being soaked and lifted up onto toes could be interpreted as a metaphor for liberation and surrender to passion.
The repeated lines "We're covered by the sacred fire" and "When you come to me, you come to broke" suggest a spiritual and emotional intensity in the relationship being described. The idea of being "broke" could be interpreted as a state of vulnerability and openness, allowing for an intense connection with others.
Overall, the lyrics to "Lorelei" convey a sense of rebellion, passion, and intense emotional connection, with abstract and evocative imagery.
Line by Line Meaning
Get off the car
Step out of the vehicle
Kick his chain, Kick his pride
Physically assault and humiliate him
Get him soaked hit run
Splash him with liquid and then flee
Lift up your toes
Rise on the balls of your feet
In my mouth
Referring to oral sex
And we can make love
Engage in a physical and emotional connection
We're covered by the sacred fire
Our love is protected by a divine force
When you come to me, you come to broke
When you join me, you are in a state of emotional vulnerability
Guilty girl, Guilty boy
Referring to the artists as feeling guilty for their actions
Get to make out
Physically embrace and kiss
Him chocked with mousse
Choke him with foamy cream
And we can go
Leave this place and embark on a journey
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELIZABETH FRASER, ROBIN A. GUTHRIE, SIMON PHILIP RAYMONDE
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