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".
Three-Swept
Cocteau Twins Lyrics
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My inner sense of self
Create
Produces
Take care of the next
Generation
With our hope just me trusts you
With hope just me trusts truly you
And close
temperament with self and
Her mother
Faithful
To our cause
A person
With our hope just me trusts you
With hope just me trusts truly you
(x6)
The lyrics to Cocteau Twins' song "Three-Swept" seem to speak to the importance of creating, producing, and taking care of the next generation. The lines "Someone who affirms my inner sense of self" and "Faithful to our cause" suggest that the singer is looking for someone who will not only support their individuality but also share their values and beliefs. The repetition of the phrase "With hope just me trusts you" emphasizes the importance of trust and mutual understanding in any relationship.
The lines "separate and close" and "temperament with self and her mother" suggest that the singer is grappling with the complexities of identity and the influence of family on their sense of self. The juxtaposition of "separate" and "close" speaks to the tension between individuality and belonging, while the mention of "her mother" implies a lineage and inheritance that may be difficult to reconcile with the singer's own desires and beliefs.
Overall, "Three-Swept" is a poetic exploration of the themes of self-discovery, trust, and the intergenerational transmission of values and beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone who affirms
A person who validates
My inner sense of self
My personal understanding of identity
Create
Bring into existence
Produces
Generates
Take care of the next
Provide for the future
Generation
The next group of people
With our hope just me trusts you
I have faith that only you can help
With hope just me trusts truly you
I trust you completely
separate
Divide into parts
And close
Simultaneously near
temperament with self and
Personal characteristics and
Her mother
Maternal figure
Faithful
Loyal
To our cause
For our purpose
A person
An individual
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELIZABETH FRASER, ROBIN A. GUTHRIE, SIMON PHILIP RAYMONDE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Feywer Folevado
A happier cocteau twins song - their early stuff is so “spikey” and dark (which i love) - but their later music seems more fluffy and optimistic ;)
matter18
She has a 👶 baby
Denys Sejas
Feywer Folevado , just another spice for the same gravy, I feel nostalgia in all of their songs. which i find so enjoyable.
Ser}I{ Skifotavrus
As usually so magic&mystic fairy tale beautiful from CT!!!I 'am a CT huge fan,but never hear this composition before...It's just completely amazing&unique!!!Greetings from Russia to all CT fans!!!
Ringside92
THANK YOU! You've just made my day! I love when I find a CT song I've never heard!
G Montagu
Me too!
rme2121
thank you! you just made my day too! CT was so prolific! thx
luis Vasquez
Las canciones menos conocidas de Cocteau Twins son tan bellas y envolventes como las mas famosas, casi todo su repertorio esta conformado por puras joyas musicales.
Paul Swain
Got to be one of my favorite songs ever. Never fails to put a smile on my face. Thanks for posting this video.
Lita lsumu
Yes...