Cutting his teeth in underground bands American Nightmare (Give Up The Ghost) and Some Girls, Eisold's body of work has truly affected a generation of listeners. Through constant cross-pollination Eisold has gained mass appeal, influencing underground and popular culture with his ever evolving artistic vision.
With an already prolific number of releases, Cold Cave has become a name synonymous with the contemporary resurgence of Darkwave and Synth Pop sub-genres. Propelling Cold Cave to perform at world class museums The Getty and the Guggenheim, as well as performances with legends Sonic Youth, The Jesus and Mary Chain, among others.
A Little Death To Laugh
Cold Cave Lyrics
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Of my memory
A mirage of youth
A stream of infancy
You give me half the love I need
And no more!
A little death to laugh
And I never ever got it back
I give you half the love I need
And no more, yeah!
A little death to laugh
A little death to laugh
A little death to laugh
The song "A Little Death To Laugh" by Cold Cave is a somber reflection on memory, love, and loss. The lyrics start off by describing the singer's mind as a kingdom of memories and a stream of infancy. The use of the term "mirage" suggests that the memories are not entirely reliable, but rather a reflection of the singer's own perception of the past. The line "you give me half the love I need and no more" suggests that the singer is not receiving the amount of love they desire. This creates a sense of disappointment and frustration.
The chorus repeats the phrase "a little death to laugh" which can be interpreted in different ways. It could refer to a moment of joy that is fleeting (like a little death), or it could be a dark humor in the face of loss. The latter interpretation is supported by the mention of the "left hand path," a term often associated with occultism and dark forces. The line "and I never ever got it back" suggests that something has been lost or taken away, and the singer is left with only half of what they need.
Overall, "A Little Death To Laugh" is a melancholy meditation on life, love, and memory. The sense of loss and disappointment is palpable in the lyrics, and the use of imagery creates a dream-like atmosphere. The repetition of the chorus gives the song a hypnotic quality, like a spell that is cast over the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere in the Kingdom
In a distant and vague part of my mind
Of my memory
A place where past experiences and events are stored
A mirage of youth
A distorted image of my younger self
A stream of infancy
A flow of early childhood memories
You give me half the love I need
You only provide me with a portion of the affection I require
And no more!
Your emotions for me stop at that point
A little death to laugh
A small amount of relief found in dark humor
On the left hand path
Going against societal norms and expectations
And I never ever got it back
I was never able to retrieve what was lost
I give you half the love I need
I can only offer you a fraction of the affection I require
And no more, yeah!
I cannot give you any more love than what I currently provide
A little death to laugh
A minor sense of relief found in dark humor
A little death to laugh
A small amount of comfort found in making light of a difficult situation
A little death to laugh
A brief escape from emotional pain through humor
Contributed by Lily K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tatarivera52
Letra Inglés y Traducción al Español: 😎
"Somewhere in the Kingdom
(En algún lugar del Reino)
Of my memory
(de mi memoria)
A mirage of youth
(un espejismo de juventud)
A stream of infancy
(una corriente de infancia)
You give me half the love I need
(Me das la mitad del amor que necesito)
And no more
(Y no más) (x2)
A little death to laugh...
(un poco de muerte para reír...)
I lost a limb
(Perdí una extremidad)
On the left hand path
(en el camino de la izquierda)
And I never never never got it back
(y nunca, nunca, nunca, lo recuperé)
I give you half the love I need
(Te doy la mitad del amor que necesito)
And no more
(Y no más) (x2)
¡Yeah!
(¡Si!)
A little death to laugh...
(un poco de muerte para reír...) (x2)
A little death to laugh...
(un poco de muerte para reír...) (x3)".
@cyb3rDracul
Somewhere in the Kingdom
Of my memory
A mirage of youth
A stream of infancy
You give me half the love I need
And no more!
A little death to laugh
I lost a limb
On the left hand path
And I never ever got it back
I give you half the love I need
And no more, yeah!
A little death to laugh
A little death to laugh
A little death to laugh
@davidschlenstedt289
Ellen Allien brought me here! 🖤
@dennisbrotz8176
...me too :)))
awesome Track
@davidschlenstedt289
@@dennisbrotz8176 hell yes 😌
@amirhosseinbarzegar8204
Me too 🤟
@Julie-pu4qc
I saw this live with NIN 2 nights ago and both NIN and Cold Cave were just perfect, best concert I've been to and I doubt anything will ever beat this
@4god115
I kno what you mean they were on Same tour with nor cal, soundgarden performed aswell
@juanpa351
Thank u Ellen Allien for bringing me here
@michaelkieran3633
and 2 years later, my first beyond and factory93, experience she threw this shit DOWN
@jessicavescio4935
Me too😂
@bryanhowde27
I think I listened to this song 500 times...... in one day!