Fatal Flaw
Daphne Guinness Lyrics
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I can imagine huffing
I have no art
In other lives, in other lives
Martyrs groan
But I will not sigh
All the universe melts away
I will not sigh
Your soul is sound
Your soul is sound
Your fatal flaw
Your fatal flaw
Your fatal flaw
Your fatal flaw
Your imagination
No imagination
Love is a sort of deadly night shade
It makes your eyes bright, enticified
Sound shifts in time
Love divine, love divine
Warp speed, lightening
Love, gone with the stars
All hallucination
Your fatal flaw
Your fatal flaw
Your fatal flaw
Your fatal flaw
Your imagination
No imagination
Love is forgiveness
Love is forgiveness
Love is forgiveness
Love is forgiveness
Love is forgiveness
Love is forgiveness
Love is forgiveness
Love is forgiveness
In the end, in the end
In the end, in the end
In the end, in the end
In the end, in the end
In the end, in the end
The song "Fatal Flaw" by Daphne Guinness is a song about love being a sort of madness that can almost be addicting. The first verse describes the singer's lack of artistic ability and mentions "other lives," possibly alluding to past lives or the idea of reincarnation. The next few lines express a sense of rejection towards one's own suffering, with the singer stating that they will not "sigh" like a martyr would. The repetition of "Your fatal flaw, your imagination, no imagination" seems to imply that the person the singer is addressing may have a lack of imagination or creativity, as well as a "fatal flaw" that could potentially harm or hinder their relationship.
The second verse describes love as a sort of "deadly nightshade," which could be a reference to the plant that is known for its poisonous berries. The phrase "enticified" implies that love can be hypnotic or alluring in a dangerous way. The lines "Warp speed, lightning, love gone with the stars, all hallucination" suggest that love can be fleeting and almost too intense to handle. The repetition of "Love is forgiveness" at the end seems to be a consolatory reminder that even though love can be difficult, forgiveness and understanding are important for a healthy relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is a sort of madness
Love can make you feel crazy and irrational
I can imagine huffing
The feeling of love is addictive and can be like getting high
I have no art
Despite being an artist, the feeling of love is something she cannot create or control
In other lives, in other lives
Love has been experienced in many past lives
Martyrs groan
Love can make you suffer and feel like a martyr
But I will not sigh
She won't give in to the pain of love
All the universe melts away
Love can consume and overwhelm everything else
I will not sigh
She won't let love defeat her
Your soul is sound
Her partner's soul is healthy and secure
Your fatal flaw
Despite this, there is a major imperfection in their relationship
Your imagination
This flaw could be attributed to a lack of creativity or imagination
No imagination
Her partner's lack of imagination is causing the fatal flaw in their relationship
Love is a sort of deadly night shade
Love can be dangerous and even poisonous
It makes your eyes bright, enticified
But despite that, love can still be alluring and enchanting
Sound shifts in time
The perception of what's good or bad in relationships can change with time
Love divine, love divine
Love is a divine gift, despite its potential dangers
Warp speed, lightening
Love can be like a fast-moving storm or explosion
Love, gone with the stars
Love can disappear quickly, just like a shooting star
All hallucination
It could be argued that love is merely a figment of our imagination
Love is forgiveness
Forgiving each other is key to making a relationship work
In the end, in the end
Despite all the ups and downs of love, it's what happens in the end that truly matters
Contributed by Penelope D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Trixie Deluxe
The psychedelic feel of this is wonderful.
Brigid
Probably my favorite song on this album.
Larry Carney Jr.
that was cool and very well done
Lorraine Connelly
i think she is great. really enjoy her music
Marcela Caceres
Me encantรณ!!!
mrsjennifersteele
This track is making me smile! Reminds me of the white rabbit and Grace slick. It has me tapping my foot. Another masterpiece! ๐ฎ๐๐๐ป๐
Lorraine Connelly
I think she is wonderful. Love her songs
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Lorraine Connelly
i really love ms guiness in the tempest !!!!
the Voice in your head
"No imagination, no imagination" --> meta commentary on her own music, or maybe on mainstream music that deals with romance.