Tony
Diamanda Galás with John Paul Jones Lyrics


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Deep in my heart
I love you so
No matter where you run
I'm never let you go
I run along the wall
Wait for your vow
My teeth are in your vein
I feel your pain
'Cause deep in my heart
I love you so much
No matter where you run
I stay in touch
I walk the street at night
Screamin' your name
You hide behind the glass
Of darkness, no shame
Take a hand
See, that I'm insane
Your hearts now beat as one
The life has begun
Your eyes are filled with hope
I sharpen my blade
You've never known such miss
But it's me that you miss
'Cause deep in my heart
I love you so
No matter where you run
I'm never let you go
The sleep is filled with dreams
That remember my name
Your hands
Her neck
She had a pleasant trip
Even if it was so brief
Your eyes were hers and deaf
And your name on her breath
Let's face it-
I've got no hard feelings
I'm really glad the two of you met
I'm so glad we had the chance




To clear it up...
There goes...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Tony" by Diamanda Galás with John Paul Jones are deeply disturbing, as they seem to describe an obsessive and dangerous love. The song starts with the singer expressing their love for Tony and promising to never let him go, no matter where he runs. The singer then goes on to describe how they walk the streets at night, screaming Tony's name and waiting for his vow. The imagery in this section is incredibly unsettling, as the singer mentions having their teeth in Tony's vein and feeling his pain.


As the song progresses, the singer seems to become more unhinged, talking about sharpening their blade and suggesting that Tony's new partner has met an untimely end. Despite all of this, the singer claims to have no hard feelings and even seems to be glad that Tony and his new partner had a chance to be together. The final line, "there goes...", is a haunting and ambiguous conclusion to the song.


Overall, "Tony" is a deeply disturbing and unsettling song that explores the darker aspects of love and obsession. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but one possible reading is that the singer is a stalker or an ex-lover who has become dangerously fixated on Tony.


Line by Line Meaning

Deep in my heart
My love for you is genuine and sincere, coming from the depths of my heart.


I love you so
My feelings for you are strong and intense, surpassing that of a mere infatuation.


No matter where you run
Even if you try to get away from me, I will always find you.


I'm never let you go
I will never let you go, no matter what.


I run along the wall
I follow you everywhere, even if it means going around obstacles and barriers.


Wait for your vow
I am patiently waiting for you to commit to me.


My teeth are in your vein
I am a part of you, intimately connected, like a vampire feeding on your blood.


I feel your pain
I am empathetic to your suffering and distress.


'Cause deep in my heart
My love for you is profound and genuine.


I love you so much
My love for you is immeasurable, surpassing that of a mere infatuation.


I stay in touch
I keep in contact with you, always knowing your whereabouts.


I walk the street at night
I roam the streets at night, calling out your name, searching for you.


Screamin' your name
I am shouting out your name, hoping you will hear me and respond.


You hide behind the glass
You are concealing yourself, trying to protect yourself from my advances.


Of darkness, no shame
You are not afraid of the dark, as it provides cover for your escape.


Take a hand
Join me, take my hand, and become one with me in this twisted union.


See, that I'm insane
Realize that my obsessive love for you is deranged and unhealthy.


Your hearts now beat as one
Our hearts have become intertwined, beating in unison as a symbol of our union.


The life has begun
Our twisted union has begun, and there is no going back.


Your eyes are filled with hope
You are filled with hope, but it is a false hope, as my love for you is unhealthy and dangerous.


I sharpen my blade
I prepare myself for the worst, as I know our relationship is bound to take a turn for the worse.


You've never known such miss
You have never experienced this level of obsession and devotion before.


But it's me that you miss
You are not missing a person, but rather the feeling of being desired and loved unconditionally.


The sleep is filled with dreams
You cannot escape me, even in your dreams.


That remember my name
Your dreams are filled with thoughts of me, unrelenting and persistent.


Your hands
You have touched another person, betraying our twisted union.


Her neck
You have been intimate with another person, symbolized by touching their neck.


She had a pleasant trip
The other person you were intimate with enjoyed the experience, but it was only temporary.


Even if it was so brief
Although your experience with the other person was brief, it was still a betrayal of our twisted union.


Your eyes were hers and deaf
You were blinded by the new person you were intimate with, not hearing my warnings about our twisted union.


And your name on her breath
The other person you were intimate with was thinking of me, blinded by our twisted union.


Let's face it-
We have to come to terms with the reality of our twisted union and the damage it has caused.


I've got no hard feelings
Despite the damage caused by our twisted union, I hold no resentment towards you.


I'm really glad the two of you met
I am thankful for the experience, as it has taught me that our twisted union cannot continue.


I'm so glad we had the chance
I am grateful for the time we had together, but it is time for us to separate and move on.


To clear it up...
We need to resolve any lingering issues or tensions caused by our twisted union, and move on with our lives.


There goes...
Our twisted union has consumed us, and now it is time for us to go our separate ways.




Writer(s): DIAMANDA HELENA GALAS

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on Devil's Rodeo

You say that I treat you all the same
those who leave must have no shame
I'm the girl who runs this game
Of the devil's rodeo
They say my love will drive you do
But you may be just what I need
And romance I take the lead
At the devil's rodeo
My heart is empty but I'm free
What's yours is mine I'm sure you'll see
My love comes with no guarantee
The devil's rodeo
He say you Lupita Is full of greed
you say your love's an evil seed
bring a madman to his knees
At the devil's rodeo

My heart is empty but I'm free
What's yours is mine I'm sure you'll see
My love comes with no guarantee
The devil's rodeo
He say you Lupita Is full of greed
you say your love's an evil seed
bring a madman to his knees
At the devil's rodeo

you love me fulltime but you need
down ? liberty
oh please Lupita set me free
at the devil's rodeo
they say she moves her men with fear
and when we lose there's no one here
all is fair in love my dear
at the lover's rodeo

My heart is empty but I'm free
What's yours is mine you will agree
My love comes with no guarantee
At the devil's rodeo
He say you Lupita Is full of greed
you say your love's an evil seed
bring a madman to his knees
At the devil's rodeo

and when it's over, make your bed
don't you leave or you're dead
it's best for you to keep your head
the devil's rodeo
presume this house there's no reprieve
I never see a loser leave
Lupita makes man believe
that the devil's rodeo

My heart is empty but I'm free
What's yours is mine you will agree
My love comes with no guarantee
At the devil's rodeo
and when it's over, make your bed
don't you leave or you're dead
it's best for you to keep your head
the devil's rodeo
round em up Randy!

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