Affection
Crystal Castles/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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Crush it casually
Without past I can't disappoint
My ancestry
Forever can I sleep inside
Your menagerie
Catch a moth hold it in my hand
Without past I can't disappoint
My ancestry
Forever can I sleep inside
Your menagerie
The lyrics to Crystal Castles's song Affection may seem abstract at first glance, but upon closer examination, they offer a deeper insight into the human psyche. The first verse describes the act of catching and crushing a moth, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for exerting power over something that is fragile and delicate. The singer goes on to suggest that without a past, they cannot disappoint their ancestry, suggesting that they are burdened by their family's expectations and history. The second verse talks about sleeping inside someone's menagerie, which could be interpreted as seeking solace in someone else's chaos and dysfunction. Overall, the lyrics seem to be exploring themes of power, personal history, and emotional dependency.
Line by Line Meaning
Catch a moth hold it in my hand
I catch a moth and hold it in my hand
Crush it casually
I crush it without any concern
Without past I can't disappoint
Since I have no past experiences, I can't disappoint anyone
My ancestry
My family history and heritage
Forever can I sleep inside
I can rest peacefully or be protected inside
Your menagerie
Your collection of animals or possessions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alice Glass, Ethan Kath
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