Their albums are:
1995 - Sing Dela Sing
1997 - Spaceage Honeymoon
1999 - Liquefied Days
2002 - Life on a Tuesday
Dynamite
Cultured Pearls Lyrics
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the places you have been
left with smoke in the air
grayness covers all souls
that fly like wingless birds
destroyed by your dynamite
you say you want
you say you see
you say you have
everything but you don't
have nothing but dynamite
you ain't got nothing but
dynamite
dynamite
you ain't got nothing
you ain't got nothing but
dynamite
souls wandering wild
not free
from your fake scenery
decieving all you can find
building castles in the snow
that melt down as you go
cause the cold dynamite
you say you know
you say you want
you say you see
you say you have
everything but you don't
have nothing but dynamite
you ain't got nothing but
dynamite
dynamite
you ain't got nothing
you ain't got nothing but
dynamite
now you came here just to see
what you could get from me
you wanted all I could give
long nights were spend making love
and passion overflowed
and then you left dynamite
you say you feel
you say you need
you say you love
you say you'll give
everything but you don't
give nothing but dynamite
you ain't got nothing but
dynamite
dynamite
you ain't got nothing
you ain't got nothing but
dynamite
The lyrics to Cultured Pearls' song Dynamite deal with themes of destruction, deception, and disappointment. The song is essentially a warning against people who come into our lives, wreak havoc, and leave us with nothing but pain and destruction. The opening lines "through a window glass I see/ the places you have been/ left with smoke in the air" create a sense of distance and separation between the singer and the subject of the song. The reference to smoke in the air implies that the person has left behind a trail of destruction, and their presence is still felt even after they are gone.
The lyrics then move on to describe the effect that this person has had on others: "grayness covers all souls/ that fly like wingless birds/ destroyed by your dynamite." The metaphor of wingless birds highlights the powerlessness of the people affected by the subject's actions, as they are unable to escape the destruction they have caused. The use of the word dynamite is also significant, as it suggests that the person is highly volatile and destructive.
The chorus is a powerful indictment of the subject's character: "you say you know/ you say you want/ you say you see/ you say you have/ everything but you don't/ have nothing but dynamite." This line suggests that the person is all talk and no substance, and that they ultimately bring nothing but destruction to the people they come into contact with. The final verse drives this point home, as the singer describes a personal relationship that was destroyed by the subject's actions: "long nights were spent making love/ and passion overflowed/ and then you left dynamite."
Overall, the lyrics to Dynamite reveal a deep sense of disappointment and disillusionment with people who promise the world but ultimately leave us with nothing but pain.
Line by Line Meaning
through a window glass I see
I see the places you’ve been through a window.
the places you have been
I see where you have traveled to.
left with smoke in the air
The aftermath of your presence is still visible.
grayness covers all souls
Everyone who crosses your path is left feeling empty and lifeless.
that fly like wingless birds
Feeling stagnant and unable to move forward.
destroyed by your dynamite
Your actions and words have caused damage.
you say you know
You claim to have knowledge.
you say you want
You say you desire something.
you say you see
You say you understand something.
you say you have
You say you possess something.
everything but you don't
In reality, you lack everything.
have nothing but dynamite
The only thing that you have is destructive tendencies.
souls wandering wild
People are lost and searching for direction.
not free
They’re held back and restricted.
from your fake scenery
The illusions you create.
deceiving all you can find
You manipulate those around you.
building castles in the snow
Building something fragile and temporary.
that melt down as you go
As you move forward, what you’ve built disappears.
cause the cold dynamite
Your actions leave behind destruction.
now you came here just to see
You only came here to take something from me.
what you could get from me
You want to take what you can from me.
you wanted all I could give
You wanted everything I had to offer.
long nights were spend making love
We shared intimate moments together.
and passion overflowed
Our connection was deep and intense.
and then you left dynamite
Your departure brought destruction and pain.
you say you feel
You claim to have certain emotions.
you say you need
You say that you require something.
you say you love
You claim to have love for me.
you say you'll give
You promise to provide something.
give nothing but dynamite
Ultimately, your efforts only create chaos and pain.
you ain't got nothing but
All you have is nothing.
dynamite
Destruction is all that you have to offer.
dynamite
Destruction is all that you have to offer.
you ain't got nothing
All of your claims are empty and untrue.
you ain't got nothing but
All you have is nothing.
dynamite
Destruction is all that you have to offer.
Contributed by Emma P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.