D
ERASURE / BLUE SAVANNAH Lyrics
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Being but a lesbian
You are perfect, you are sheer
If you are a red-haired queer
That's life, one dice
C'est la vie, ma cherie
But it really doesn't matter
No G.D.M., no great dark man
No G.D.M., no great dark man
There won't be a great dark man
If I am a red-haired queer
You are perfect, you are sheer
If you are a red-haired queer
C'est la vie, pale sniff
C'est la vie, ma cherie
But it really doesn't matter
Yellow teeth between pink lips
Eye-line shadow with a crazy look
Jewel behind the lobe of ear
Rouge on my face hides my beard
Long violet fingernails
I adore those magic tails
I don't mind, I don't mind
No G.D.M., no great dark man
No G.D.M., no great dark man
The lyrics of "D" by Erasure/Blue Savannah appear cryptic and are subject to various interpretations. At surface level, the song seems to address themes of identity, self-worth, societal pressure and acceptance. The lyrics use metaphors such as "great dark man" to address masculine identity, "lesbian" and "red-haired queer" to signify femininity and queer identity. The song hints that despite societal pressures and norms that dictate how one should act or who to be, it is okay to be different, quirky, and not conform to societal norms.
The repeated emphasis of "No G.D.M., no great dark man" could mean accepting one's self-image for what it is and not strive to be someone we are not, while "C'est la vie, ma cherie" translates to "that's life, my dear," which implies that life has its own curveballs, and everything will work out in the long run. The chorus's light and bouncy tone contrasts with the lyrics' heavy tones, which could signify the ease we should accept ourselves but find it challenging to do so.
Interestingly, the song's video features a Japanese stylishly androgynous performer known as Mikado Koko, who seems to embody the song's gender-bending androgyny theme. It could also be said that the song has several intricacies, and the lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their unique self-image and not try to change it to fit societal views.
Line by Line Meaning
Want to be a great dark man
I desire to be a powerful and respected figure in society
Being but a lesbian
Despite my identity as a woman who is romantically and sexually attracted to other women
You are perfect, you are sheer
You are flawless and transparent
If you are a red-haired queer
Even if you are an unconventional person with red hair who is also queer
That's life, one dice
That's just the way things are, it's all up to chance
C'est la vie, ma cherie
That's life, my dear
But it really doesn't matter
But it's not really important
No G.D.M., no great dark man
I don't need a Great Dark Man to be successful
There won't be a great dark man
There doesn't have to be a male figure to achieve greatness
C'est la vie, pale sniff
That's life, a sniff of the fragility of it all
Yellow teeth between pink lips
Discolored teeth visible between parted lips
Eye-line shadow with a crazy look
Dark makeup around the eyes, creating an intense and odd appearance
Jewel behind the lobe of ear
An adornment behind the ear
Rouge on my face hides my beard
Blush makeup obscuring facial hair growth
Long violet fingernails
Elongated and purple-colored nails
I adore those magic tails
I am fond of those enchanting creatures
I don't mind, I don't mind
I am not bothered by it
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Claudia Held
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Blue Savannah
Blue Savannah song
Oh blue Savannah song
Somewhere 'cross the desert
Sometime in the early hours
In a restless world
On the open highway
My home is where the heart is
Sweet to surrender to you only
I send my love to you
Blue Savannah song
Oh blue Savannah song
Racing 'cross the desert
At a hundred miles an hour
To the orange side
Through the clouds and thunder
My home is where the heart is
Sweet to surrender to you only
I send my love to you
I'm on my way back
And your love will bring me home
I'm traveling fast
And your love will bring me home
Will I discover
That your love will bring me home?
Will I discover
That your love will bring me home?
Somewhere 'cross the desert
Sometime in the early hour
To the orange side
Through the clouds and thunder
Oh Savannah song
To you only
I send my love to you
Oh Savannah song
To you only
To you only
@silvinadicamillo
My brother was the biggest fan of Erasure, today is two years since he passed away of COVID. I'll be forever blue 💙
@shac9131
PS
Chipotle is the same attitude.
I've caught COVID 3 times. 2nd time wasn't bad.
Meanwhile 7 million has died from this, but you're expected to work even if feel like death and can't function
@jayjayn007
@@shac9131oh please! I caught it like a bad headache for a day. At 43. I had believed it to be like the black plague. All lies. Some elderly might die, but in comparative terms COVID doesn't seem to exist any longer. Wish I hadn't fallen into the gullible category!!!
@lucieuhlirova1262
I am so sorry for your loss. I am a lifelong Erasure fan, my mum went to see them live with me in 1997, I was 16 then... My beloved mum died of covid pneumonia 3 years ago. My heart is with you ♥Love Erasure ♥
@emmaoregan2602
2024 and still a Classic ❤
@russell1371
I wish Andy Bell was more renowned. Dude has one of the best voices of all time.
@jamespryceaviation
My brother thought he was hot. I agree great voice, Erasure was one of the first in my CD collection back in the day.
@user-hk3eu7bg5y
My older sister thought, Andy was hot. But he's got a fantastic vocal range. -j from my wife's YouTube with her permission of course.
@micahcshoemaker
One of the most underrated yet not under appreciated bands ever. Perfect example of two people destined to meet and create something beautiful for the world to enjoy
@garycarr3857
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