After leaving The Lemon Kittens she embarked on a solo career, recording and producing the albums Pop-Eyes (1982), Jesus Egg That Wept (1984) and Inky Bloaters (1987) on her own label, Awesome Records.
In 1988 she signed with Sire Records, which released Dark Adapted Eye which contained material from her first three albums as well as b-sides from the singles Big Hollow Man, Where The Flies Are and Yummer Yummer Man.
In 1990 she released her lone major-label studio album, Blast The Human Flower. Her last two album releases were in 1995 and consisted of a career retrospective double-album entitled Comatose-Non-Reaction and the Timber Tongue EP. Dax's career in the music business then went on indefinite hiatus, and was often referred to as a retirement.
From 1996 on, she has worked in interior design, and has appeared several times on the BBC interior design show Homefront.
According to her official MySpace page (maintained by long-time friend and former bandmate, Karl Blake), she has had several spoken word performances of her old material in the UK and on the continent, and there is some talk of new material being written. Her first three albums have been re-released on CD via her own label, Biter of Thorpe (with distribution through World Serpent).
Tomorrow Never Knows
Danielle Dax Lyrics
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And float down stream
It is not dying
It is not dying
Lay down all thought
Surrender to the void
It is shining
That you may see
The meaning of within
It is being
It is being
That love is all
And love is everyone
It is knowing
It is knowing
That ignorance and hate
May mourn the dead
It is believing
It is believing
But listen to the
Color of your dreams
It is not living
It is not living
Or play the game
Existence to the end
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
The song "Tomorrow Never Knows" by Danielle Dax is based on the Beatles' song of the same name, and this is immediately evident in the opening verse. The lyrics urge the listener to turn off their mind and float down stream, representing a detachment from the physical world and a surrender to the void. The repetition of the phrase "it is not dying" suggests that this surrender is not a death or the end of consciousness, but rather a gateway to deeper awareness.
The next verse speaks to the transformative power of this surrender, as the listener may see "the meaning of within." This signifies the discovery of an inner truth, a deeper understanding of oneself and the world. The third verse takes this idea further, stating that love is at the root of this inner truth, and is present in everyone. The line "ignorance and hate may mourn the dead" serves as a cautionary reminder of the dangers of these destructive emotions, and emphasizes the importance of love in overcoming them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Tomorrow Never Knows" encourage a spiritual journey of self-discovery and awareness, with detachment and surrender as key steps towards achieving this goal.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn off your mind, relax
Calm your mind, release your thoughts and simply relax
And float down stream
Drift along, going with the flow of life
It is not dying
Letting go of your thoughts is not death
It is not dying
Reinforcing the idea that letting go of one's thoughts is not dying
Lay down all thought
Put all your thoughts to rest
Surrender to the void
Allow yourself to merge with the emptiness and immerse yourself in it
It is shining
The void is not dark, but luminous and bright
It is shining
Reiterating the fact that the void is bright and radiant
That you may see
By allowing yourself to become one with the void, you will be able to observe
The meaning of within
The true essence of oneself can be found from within
It is being
Existence is not just what you see and know, but also what you feel
It is being
Reinforcing the idea that existence is not just about appearance, but also about emotional state
That love is all
The one true feeling in life is love
And love is everyone
Everyone is deserving of love, including oneself
It is knowing
Understand that love is the essence of life
That ignorance and hate
Hatred and ignorance are negative and destructive emotions
May mourn the dead
Such emotions can sometimes cause deep sadness or mourning
It is believing
However, the feeling of belonging and togetherness can overcome such negativity
But listen to the
Pay attention to
Color of your dreams
What is one's wish or inspiration? Pay attention to your dreams for this.
It is not living
One is not fully living if they are not being true to themselves or following their dreams
It is not living
Reinforcing the importance of being true to oneself and pursuing one's dreams
Or play the game
Live life as a game
Existence to the end
Live life to the fullest
Of the beginning
While enjoying the journey from the beginning of life
Of the beginning
Reiterating the importance of enjoying the journey, even from the beginning of life
Of the beginning
Further reinforcing the idea of enjoying and appreciating one's journey in life
Of the beginning
Continuing to emphasize enjoying the journey from the very start of life
Of the beginning
Understanding that one should enjoy the entirety of their life journey, even from the very beginning
Of the beginning
To truly live one's life, one must appreciate the journey of life, from its very beginning
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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Nick Carlson
Pretty good job covering a John Lennon/Beatles song.
Primitive In The Extreme
Great sound experimenter 💘
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woolhat1
For decades I always told people that only one artist actually did a phenomenal job doing a Beatles remake, and she is the one and only. I can't take any other Beatles remakes, even if it is an artist I like.
Brinky Brinkz
@woolhat1 nice! You are fan since day one. Great bass guitar. I think Paul did a song with Foo Fighters a while back. My favorites are Norwegian Wood, Blackbird, Helter Skelter, A Day in the Life, LSD, Hey Jude and you have to love Twist and Shout! Peace from 🇨🇦✌
woolhat1
@Brinky Brinkz I will check it out. My son loves the BTR movie where all of the songs are Beatles songs as the plot evoles around England and the mystery of finding the weapon known as "The Beatles". I did like those songs. I am still sad about a band I used to like until they redid the American lp version of Meet The Beatles, The Smithereens. I never looked at my Rickenbacker bass the same way since.
Brinky Brinkz
@woolhat1 I just thought of something else I am Sam soundtrack I believe was all Beatles covers, my personal favorite is Eddie Vedder You got to hide your love away. Peace and Enjoy the day!🕺