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[1] Delight is a Polish music band playing modern rock with elements of electronic music, and having a background in metal on their earliest albums. They are currently publishing their albums under Roadrunner Records.
The band was formed under the name SATOR in 1998 in Skawina, a small town near Cracow, Poland. The first line-up was: Paulina Maslanka - vocals, Jaroslaw Baran - drums & guitar, Sebastian Wojtowicz - guitar, Piotr Szymanski - bass and Tomasz Polczyk - keyboards. After a few-months' work the band recorded their first demo tape "...And Remember", released by the underground label Eternal Blackness (as a split record with AT DOMINE). Soon after the demo had been prepared, Daniel Kaczmarczyk joined the band on drums. In the renewed line-up the band worked on and recorded new material for a full-length album. After a year of preparation, the band was able to get 10 songs ready. These songs were to be included In the first LP by the re-named band, DELIGHT. Unlike with the first demo, the new songs were entirely composed, produced and recorded at a home studio by Jaroslaw Baran.
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[2] South Korean girl group.
Whale's Lungs
Delight Lyrics
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He used to pull her plaits
But he wanted more
The patience is a virtue
So a white dress
Flashed before her eyes
It's like in fairy tales
Is breathing harsh smoke
It's like in fairy tales
He came to take
What her naivety had
A stain on the bedclothes
An envelope with a verdict
Do whatever you want he said
It's like in fairy tales
A whale on the shore
Is breathing harsh smoke
It's like in fairy tales
The wind is blowing
Behind the window at night
And the blue whale's body
Is gliding over the cradle
I'm living my life...
The lyrics to Delight's song "Whale's Lungs" are quite metaphorical, and it can be difficult to decipher their hidden meanings. The song seems to describe a painful memory from the past. The first stanza talks about a man who used to pull the woman's plaits, but he wanted more from her. It is not clear what that "more" is, but the woman seems to have been patient with the man. The second line of the stanza says that "patience is a virtue," suggesting that the woman was willing to wait for something. Then, a "white dress" flashes before her eyes. This line could be interpreted as her imagining her wedding day or some other important event.
The second stanza describes what happened after the man got what he wanted. He "came to take what her naivety had." This could be interpreted as the man taking advantage of the woman's innocence or inexperience. The next line says "a stain on the bedclothes," which could be seen as evidence of what happened between the two. The stanza ends with the man telling the woman to do whatever she wants, possibly indicating that he is finished with her.
The chorus compares the situation to a fairy tale where a whale is on the shore breathing harsh smoke. The imagery here is quite potent, as a beached whale is usually seen as a tragic event. The last stanza describes the wind blowing outside the window at night, and a blue whale's body gliding over the cradle. The meaning here is even more ambiguous, but it could be interpreted as the woman trying to move on from her traumatic experience.
Line by Line Meaning
A long time ago
Referring to the past, indicating that the events to come happened a while back.
He used to pull her plaits
The person mentioned used to pull the plaits of the woman in question, indicating a childhood or innocent past relationship.
But he wanted more
The person mentioned desired something beyond what the relationship currently offered.
The patience is a virtue
Patience is a valuable quality to have in situations like these.
So a white dress
A white dress materializes in her idea of what she wanted, possibly representing purity or an ideal state of being.
Flashed before her eyes
The image of the white dress appears vividly in her mind's eye.
It's like in fairy tales
The current situation feels like a fantastical story or myth.
A whale on the shore
A large creature not meant to be on land, symbolizing something out of place or unusual.
Is breathing harsh smoke
The whale is struggling and gasping for air, indicating a sense of distress.
He came to take
The person mentioned came with the intention of taking something from the woman in question.
What her naivety had
The person intended to exploit her lack of experience or innocence for personal gain.
A stain on the bedclothes
A mark or trace of what happened between them is left behind, possibly indicating an unwanted or unpleasant encounter.
An envelope with a verdict
A document or message with a judgment or decision, which may be negative or unwelcome.
Do whatever you want he said
The person gives the impression of being amoral or indifferent to the consequences of his actions.
The wind is blowing
The environment around them is changing or shifting rapidly, creating a sense of instability.
Behind the window at night
The outside world is obscured or hidden, possibly indicating a sense of isolation.
And the blue whale's body
The giant animal's presence is still felt, despite being out of place in the current setting.
Is gliding over the cradle
The whale seems to be keeping watch over the vulnerable or helpless, perhaps symbolizing protection or guidance.
I'm living my life...
Unclear, but possibly indicating a sense of resignation or acceptance in the face of the events that have transpired.
Contributed by Connor S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TIM06
on Is It Too Late
que de souvenirs pur funk! à l écoute suivi de ltd "holding on!" il faut tenir bon!! ne soyons pas trop nostalgique de ces années...mais m..de que c'est dur!!!