1) Daggers is a hardc… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Daggers is a hardcore band from Belgium.
They released a S/T EP, a split 7" with At Daggers Drawn and five full lengths called 'Along The Acheron', 'Euphoria', 'It's Not Jazz, It's Blues' , 'Neon Noir Erotica' and 'The Fable Of The Bees'.
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2) The band Daggers from Manchester, England, who were formerly known as "Bureau". Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson have now moved on to form "HURTS".
3) The band Daggers from Hell, New Jersey - 5 lewd dudes bein crude and coppin 'tude http://www.myspace.com/luciferlovesdaggers
4) The Daggers are a punk rock n'roll band from Calgary, Alberta Canada
5) Daggers are a Hardcore band based in Van Nuys and surrounding areas. Trying to create a combination of hardcore punk and metal that will make you groove
MAGAZINE
Daggers Lyrics
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Sex charge, seventeen, you were her lover
Driven by her grip of the nicotine, her love for amphetamines, going under
And it's just like looking through the pages of a magazine, magazine, magazine
And she lives her life through the pages of a magazine, magazine, magazine
Sorry if bohemian felony, it's not for the girl see, stuck down in the sea
And it's just like looking through the pages of a magazine, magazine, magazine
And she lives her life through the pages of a magazine, magazine, magazine
Glitz, glam, Babysham, sugar cane, cocaine
Gossip queen, Maybelline, flashing lens and fashion trends
Magazine, magazine, magazine
Magazine, magazine, magazine
Magazine, magazine, magazine
Magazine, magazine, magazine
She could be the cover of a magazine
Sex charge, seventeen, you were her lover
Driven by the grip of her nicotine, her love for amphetamines, going under
And it's just like looking through the pages of a magazine, magazine, magazine
And she lives her life through the pages of a magazine, magazine, magazine
Because it's just like looking through the pages of a magazine, magazine, magazine
And she lives her life through the pages of a magazine, magazine, magazine
In Daggers's song Magazine, the lyrics paint a picture of a young woman who lives her life through the pages of a magazine. The opening lines hint at the woman's physical appearance: "She could be the cover of a magazine/ Sex charge, seventeen, you were her lover." Her beauty and youthful energy might seem enviable, but it's quickly revealed that her lifestyle is not sustainable. She's "driven by the grip of her nicotine, her love for amphetamines," indicating that she's using substances to keep up with the high standards set by the media. The chorus reinforces the idea that the woman is living vicariously through the glossy pages: "And it's just like looking through the pages of a magazine, magazine, magazine/ And she lives her life through the pages of a magazine, magazine, magazine."
The second verse touches on the darker aspects of the woman's life. She's "stuck down in the sea" (perhaps a metaphor for feeling trapped or suffocated) and her friends are "stealing the clothes" off her back. Her drug use is also more explicitly referenced: "the white stain in her nose." Despite these indications that the woman is struggling, the chorus repeats twice more, almost as if to emphasize just how much she's consumed by this desire to live up to media expectations.
Overall, the song seems to be criticizing the unrealistic standards set by magazines and their impact on people's lives. The woman described in the song is a victim of these standards--she's trying so hard to keep up that she's turned to drugs and is living in squalor--but it's worth noting that the media itself is never directly criticized. Instead, the song focuses on the impact these expectations have on individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
She could be the cover of a magazine
She has a beauty that is worthy of being on the cover of a magazine.
Sex charge, seventeen, you were her lover
She has had an experience of being charged with sexual activity at the age of 17 and you were her lover at that time.
Driven by her grip of the nicotine, her love for amphetamines, going under
She is addicted to both nicotine and amphetamines and it is taking a toll on her mental and physical health.
And it's just like looking through the pages of a magazine, magazine, magazine
Her life looks like it is being lived out on the pages of a magazine.
And she lives her life through the pages of a magazine, magazine, magazine
She is so obsessed with the magazine industry that it seems like she is living her life through it.
Sorry if bohemian felony, it's not for the girl see, stuck down in the sea
She is not one for living a carefree bohemian lifestyle and instead feels trapped in her current situation.
Look at folks stealing the clothes, the white stain in her nose and she's looking really special
She is being looked at by others because of her unique style and the white stain on her nose is indicative of drug use.
Glitz, glam, Babysham, sugar cane, cocaine
Her life is filled with glitz, glamour, and substances such as Babysham, sugar cane, and cocaine.
Gossip queen, Maybelline, flashing lens and fashion trends
She is obsessed with gossip, brands such as Maybelline, and the latest fashion trends that are always changing.
Magazine, magazine, magazine
She is constantly surrounded and influenced by magazines.
Contributed by Alexis L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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