The Wall of Dolls
Golden Earring Lyrics
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Secret world of smalls
Look at them all my friend
You'll be on of them in the end
Frozen smiles and frowns
Lives of ups and downs
Aren't you - Aren't we all
Part of the wall of dolls
His tales might bring you down
Hang dwarfs and trolls
Hang on the wall of dolls
This is the wall of dolls
Secret world of smalls
Look at them all my friend
You'll be on of them in the end
The opening lyrics of the song "This is the wall of dolls, secret world of smalls" invite the listener to enter a mystical, surreal world, where dolls represent the humans with all their emotions, happiness and sadness, and the listener is encouraged to look and understand them. While the first line is stating a fact, the second line offers an insight that these dolls are not merely for display, but it is a representative of the world we live in, where small things matter as much as larger ones. Through the line "Frozen smiles and frowns, lives of ups and downs," the song suggests that everything in the world is temporary, and people experience highs and lows depending on the circumstances they find themselves in. There is a sense of connection and belonging, as the lines "Aren't you - Aren't we all, part of the wall of dolls" indicate that no matter how much we try to differentiate ourselves, we all share similar experiences and go through similar challenges. The song's message becomes more interesting when it presents the listener with something that is not expected - a puppet clown who tells stories that can bring one down. Delving deeper, the song introduces the idea that dolls are not only objects for decoration but can also have darker associations. The last line of the chorus - "Hang dwarfs and trolls, hang on the wall of dolls" offers a hint of malevolence hidden amidst the beauty and gentleness.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the wall of dolls
The song is narrating the existence of a wall of dolls.
Secret world of smalls
These dolls are part of a hidden, miniature world.
Look at them all my friend
The singer is addressing the listener, inviting them to observe the dolls closely.
You'll be on of them in the end
The artist implies that everyone will inevitably join the dolls on the wall, as death is a universal fate.
Frozen smiles and frowns
The faces of the dolls are both happy and sad, reflecting the ups and downs of life.
Lives of ups and downs
The dolls have a history, as their expressions embody the varied experiences of their miniature world.
Aren't you - Aren't we all
The singer shares a rhetorical question with the audience, suggesting that we all possess a duality of emotions.
Part of the wall of dolls
Again the artist insists that humanity is subject to the whims of fate, and that we are but part of a larger picture.
Listen to thew puppet clown
The focus moves to a specific character, a clown puppet that has a story to tell.
His tales might bring you down
The clown is not a source of pure entertainment- his stories may make the listener feel sad.
Hang dwarfs and trolls
The dolls on the wall come in all shapes and sizes, and are not purely beautiful or perfect.
Hang on the wall of dolls
The phrase repeats, emphasizing the central image of the dolls on the wall.
This is the wall of dolls
The song ends as it began, framing the narrative around the existence of these miniatures.
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Marcel Jansen
Stil got the elpee, still good music. Thanks for sharing hizyatolin.
M R D Bond
Great drummer, Cesar!
Steven Reents
Such a great and eclectic rock band!
Dieter Igel
It´s from 1970, 50 years ago, I was just 15... unbelievable. It still sounds great and fresh
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Kylian van der boog
music is religion <3
Jan Schweitz
Het spijt dat ik deze band echo verkocht heb