limbo
Ferry (Bryan) Lyrics


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Voodoo warning
Is calling
Down in limbo

Moonlight lush life
Bears strange fruit
Down in limbo
Come with me now
A moth to a flame
You never get near enough

You try again
Closer now
Oh how we dance

The spirit holding us
In a trance
Bamboo dancer

No stranger
Down in limbo
Can you tango?

Takes two to
Down in limbo
You are the one

Now is the time
Let your memory beat the drum
On the street car line

Voodoo warning
Is calling
Down in limbo

Moonlight lush life
Bears strange fruit
Down in limbo

Creole tattoo
I buy you
Down in limbo

Heartbeat you mistreat




I owe you
Down in limbo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ferry (Bryan)'s song Limbo tell a story about a dark and mysterious atmosphere in a place called Limbo. The first verse suggests that there is a warning of voodoo that is calling out in Limbo. The second verse states that the lush life in Limbo bears strange fruit, which hints at some kind of ominous or cryptic presence. In the chorus, the singer invites someone to come with him, but warns that they will never be able to get near enough. However, they eventually get closer and dance to the beat of the spirit holding them in a trance.


The bridge shifts the focus to a specific person, asking if they can tango and mentions that it takes two to tango down in Limbo. The final verse references a Creole tattoo that the singer buys, and there is an element of danger as someone has mistreated the singer's heartbeat and they owe them. The recurring themes of voodoo, strange fruit, and trance-like dancing create an eerie and somewhat ominous atmosphere that adds to the intrigue of the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Voodoo warning
A warning of the danger lurking in the spiritual and mystical realm.


Is calling
Is beckoning with a sense of urgency.


Down in limbo
In the in-between world of the living and the dead, where the spirits reside.


Moonlight lush life
A life that is full and abundant, yet mysterious and hidden in the shadows.


Bears strange fruit
Produces consequences that are unexpected or undesirable.


Down in limbo
In the spiritual world of the unknown where consequences are unpredictable.


Come with me now
Join me in the mystical realm of the unknown.


A moth to a flame
Drawn in by an irresistible force that is both attractive and dangerous.


You never get near enough
No matter how much you try, you can never fully grasp or understand the mystical realm.


You try again
Despite the risks, you attempt to enter the unknown yet again.


Closer now
You are nearing the spiritual realm.


Oh how we dance
The mystical forces move and sway around us, like a dance.


The spirit holding us
We are in the grasp of the spiritual forces.


In a trance
We are hypnotized by the mystical realm.


Bamboo dancer
The spiritual forces dancing around us like bamboo in the wind.


No stranger
Someone familiar with the mystical realm.


Down in limbo
In the spiritual realm where consequences are unpredictable.


Can you tango?
Can you join in the dance of the spiritual forces?


Takes two to
It requires two to engage in the mystical dance.


Down in limbo
In the spiritual world where consequences are unpredictable.


You are the one
You are the one who can join in the mystical dance.


Now is the time
The present moment is the time to enter the mystical realm.


Let your memory beat the drum
Allow your memories to act as the rhythm that leads you into the spiritual realm.


On the street car line
Traveling through the physical world towards the unknown.


Creole tattoo
A tattoo that represents and connects to one's cultural traditions and heritage.


I buy you
I embrace and appreciate your cultural identity that connects you to the spiritual realm.


Down in limbo
In the spiritual realm where consequences are unpredictable.


Heartbeat you mistreat
Neglecting and mistreating the spiritual forces can have dire consequences.


I owe you
We have an obligation to respect and honor the spiritual realm.


Down in limbo
In the spiritual realm where consequences are unpredictable.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRYAN FERRY, PATRICK LEONARD

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Comments from YouTube:

@pamela8329

Never enough of Bryan Ferry.❤️

@sabinescheer7803

Have a crush on him too, for me the sexiest man alive ❤

@AchtungBaby77

Hypnotic, majestic and captivating - Ferry is king!

@faizanhaqqee2665

Takes us back in time with familiar elegance. The most charismatic of all vocalists. Love him! So glad to still find him thoroughly original

@TheUpwardbound1

The thumbnail picture says it all. Captures his swagger completely. Smooth, cool and down right magical. Love you Brian you definitely have contributed to my musical soundtracks of my life. So glad I grew up in the 80's. We had the best music, artist, actors, tv, movies and trendsetting of any Era! Feel so bad for today's youth with all of the agendas and utter garbage they have to watch and listen to.

@ericjourdain892

Bravo Bryan, Bête Noire is amazing forever and always.

@garythomas4431

Thank you Bryan. Not enough exotic music out there like Bryan Ferry/ Roxy Music. Bravo.

@micaela8425

Official video finally on YT 😍 I love all the songs from Bête Noite album 🇧🇷❤️

@marymcdoangh5835

At this very moment I flew in from Ireland to see Roxy at the O2. Beautiful song and great album. Byran is a remarkable artist. 👏 ❤️

@salmajama9431

Another fascinating piece of art 🎨 😍. Love it 😀

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