Black Flag
Duchess Says Lyrics
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(looking like a prayer.)
Dancing on my knees.
(looking like a sister to me.)
Singing "Rosary! Rosary!"
Singing "Rosary! Rosary!"
(looking like a sister to me)
Dancing on my knees
Dancing on my knees and trying to reach her black flag.
Black flag. Black flag. Black flag.
Dancing on my knees on my knees
(looking like a prayer)
Singing "Rosary! Rosary!"
Dancing on my knees
Dancing on my knees
Dancing on my knees and trying to reach her black flag.
Black flag. Black flag. Black flag.
Singing "Rosary!" singing "Rosary!" singing "Rosary!"
and trying to reach her.
Dancing on my knees on my knees on my knees on my knees
Trying to reach trying to reach trying to reach
the black flag, the black flag, the black flag, the black flag, the black.
The lyrics to Duchess Says's song "Black Flag" speak to the idea of devotion and seeking something bigger than oneself. The repeated lines of "dancing on my knees" and "singing rosary" emphasize a sense of submission and dedication, like one might have in prayer. The reference to black flag suggests that the object of their devotion might be something more unconventional or even rebellious.
The song seems to convey a sense of longing or yearning to grasp this black flag, as if it represents some sort of goal or salvation. The repetition of the phrase "trying to reach" gives a sense of struggle or difficulty in attaining this goal, which may speak to the idea of overcoming obstacles or hardships in one's quest for meaning or purpose.
Overall, the lyrics to "Black Flag" convey a sense of fervent devotion and a desire to reach something greater, even if it requires sacrifice or difficulty. The use of religious imagery and unconventional themes create a unique and thought-provoking song that invites interpretation and reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
I was dancing on my knees.
I was in a vulnerable place, like in prayer.
Dancing on my knees. Singing 'Rosary! Rosary!'
I was singing like I was praying, looking like a sister to someone.
Dancing on my knees and trying to reach her black flag.
I was trying to get to her rebellious symbol, something she stands for and believes in strongly.
Black flag. Black flag. Black flag.
The symbol of rebellion and resistance she stands for, something powerful and uniting.
Contributed by Samuel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John Roux
Gorgeous song, incredible live band. Was their driver in Lyon when they played here 2 yrs ago...
Rich McEntee
I just saw this band last night at SXSW in Austin, Texas. They are awesome. It was one of the best shows I've been too in a really long time. Check them out.
Cool Videos
its been years since I saw this!! and I still randomly hear this song in my head and remember its strange dance routine. this song and video have truly impacted me 🙃
Uto OO
I saw them live...The singer gave me a beer. She is soooo nice :D XD
Sassy Goose
I saw the documentary series about these people in a video series on Netflix called Wild, Wild Country. They followed the teachings of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and built their own city in the middle of Nowhere, Oregon. The doc covers it pretty good, but some pretty messed up stuff happened along the way.
All I could think about was this video... I always wondered who the people were in this video!
Christophe
J'ai vu DS à Barcelone en conclusion du Primera Sound. Moment génial. En France nous avons Kap Bambino à Bordeaux et au Québec il y a Duchesse Says à Montreal.
FrEnChInOmEx
just pure energy
thebingaman
this was my favorite entourage song since mark morrison's hit featured in ep 1 of s 5
Karcajou74
Les images qu'on tente de vous cacher : effets du fluor dans l'eau de la ville de Montréal... Sérieux c'est vraiment une bonne chanson.
Matthias
reminds me of the film twelve :) love the vocals !