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".
Round
Cocteau Twins Lyrics
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When the thoughts do land
It's positive reinforcement
This sense of movement
This place, enjoy it
It gives me a new sense of progress
Tells me I've got capacity to improve
When the thoughts do land
This place, enjoy it
[Repeat: x 2]
This place, enjoy it [Repeat: x 2]
(Enjoy it)
Because [Repeat: x 10]
The wheel turned [Repeat: x 2]
(The wheel turned)
This place, enjoy it [Repeat: x 2]
(It's your turn)
Because [Repeat: x 10]
The wheel turned [Repeat: x 2]
(The wheel turned, yeah)
This place, enjoy it [Repeat: x 2]
Because [Repeat: x 10]
(The wheel turned, yeah)
The wheel turned [Repeat: x 2]
The lyrics of Cocteau Twins' song, "Round," are open to interpretation, but one possible reading suggests a message about the power of positive thinking and the importance of enjoying the present moment. The singer declares their intention to remain focused and use positive reinforcement to move forward, regardless of the thoughts that may come. They find joy and progress in their current situation and encourage a sense of enjoyment in others, perhaps suggesting that this enjoyment will help the "wheel" of life turn and lead to continued progress.
The repeated refrain of "This place, enjoy it" suggests a mindfulness practice of being fully present in the current moment and finding pleasure in what life has to offer. The phrase "The wheel turned" may imply a cyclical nature of life and the potential for things to improve or change, but only if one remains focused and positive.
Overall, "Round" is a contemplative and introspective song that speaks to the challenges of moving forward in life and the importance of finding joy in the moment, even when faced with difficult thoughts or circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I will stay focused
I will maintain my concentration and attention
When the thoughts do land
When my mind becomes distracted or overwhelmed with thoughts
It's positive reinforcement
It reinforces behaviors that lead to positive outcomes and progress
This sense of movement
The feeling of progress and forward momentum
This place, enjoy it
Take pleasure in the present moment and surroundings
It gives me a new sense of progress
This experience creates a feeling of advancement or growth
Tells me I've got capacity to improve
This experience demonstrates that I have the ability to get better or develop further
Because
For the reason that follows
The wheel turned
Circumstances changed or progressed
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELIZABETH FRASER, ROBIN GUTHRIE, SIMON RAYMONDE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@berndsticklun1915
Grandioso!!
@jalopez1748
Siempre sublimes, etéreos,.. los mejores de los mejores
@Ricardo-blog
Siempre excelente cocteau twins
@ChakatAssassin2
Insane that any one of the three apparent uploads of this track has less than 10k views when this is, like, the most chill manifestation of high-magnitude beauty
@billysmith1722
Normies just can't handle it. 😁