Belle Epoque
Honeydogs Lyrics
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Double helix
Meth lab motel specters
Narcoleptic dreams
Corrode you
Serotonin owns you
Swing low now suede hollow
Oh, there she goes belle epoque's left us again
Oh, there she goes belle epoque's left us again
Dispatches from a devonian sea
I don't think you can hear me
Voices from the bottom of the well
Black magic mistress making white mischief
Foolish Rookie years
Running on fumes, something wicked this way
Becomes you
Oh, there she goes belle epoque's left us again
Oh, there she goes belle epoque's left us again
Someday man and machine will
Lay down in the field together
Like friendship and sand runs through your hand
They say that they do but one really understands
Raspberry chocolate
The protocols of the elders of zion
You stood before me in your naked beauty
I ruined you, you consumed me
Oh, there she goes belle epoque's left us again
Oh, there she goes belle epoque's left us again
Someday man and machine will
Lay down in the field together
The lyrics of the song Belle Epoque by Honeydogs contain a series of disconnected references to different historical and cultural moments, as well as personal experiences and emotions. The first verse refers to the double helix, which is the structure of DNA and the foundation of human biology. It is followed by the image of a meth lab motel, which represents the seedy and dangerous side of modern life. The combination of these two images creates a sense of a world in which science and progress coexist with decay and degradation. The use of the word "specters" suggests that these images are haunting and menacing at the same time.
The second verse seems to be more focused on personal feelings, with references to narcoleptic dreams and the way they "corrode" the person experiencing them. The mention of serotonin, a brain chemical that regulates mood, reinforces the idea that the song is exploring emotions and mental health. The image of "suede hollow" is more abstract but creates a sense of emptiness and fragility.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Oh, there she goes belle epoque's left us again" as if it is a refrain or a lament. The term "belle epoque" refers to a period of cultural and artistic flourishing in Europe from the late 19th century to the outbreak of World War I. The repetition of this phrase suggests a sense of loss or nostalgia for a time when beauty and creativity were more valued.
Overall, the lyrics of Belle Epoque are abstract and fragmented, with references to science, history, and personal experiences. The song seems to be exploring themes of decay, loss, and the search for meaning in a world that can be both beautiful and cruel.
Line by Line Meaning
Double helix
DNA molecule
Meth lab motel specters
Ghost-like figures associated with a motel laboratory used for making methamphetamine
Narcoleptic dreams
Dreams or hallucinations experienced by someone with a sleep disorder called narcolepsy
Corrode you
To eat away or deteriorate your being
Serotonin owns you
Your emotions and well-being are controlled by the neurotransmitter called serotonin
Swing low now suede hollow
A low and somber feeling of emptiness or sadness
What follows is foul
The result that occurs afterwards is unpleasant and undesirable
Oh, there she goes belle epoque's left us again
A lamentation for the loss of the beautiful period in history known as the Belle Epoque
Dispatches from a devonian sea
Messages or reports from an ancient sea that existed in the Devonian period
I don't think you can hear me
You are not listening or understanding what I am saying
Voices from the bottom of the well
Whispers or sounds coming from deep within a well
Black magic mistress making white mischief
A female practitioner of dark magic who causes playful or mischievous trouble
Foolish Rookie years
A time in life when one was inexperienced and naive
Running on fumes, something wicked this way becomes you
Being exhausted and depleted of energy, which leads to a negative transformation
Someday man and machine will
Lay down in the field together
A metaphorical reference to a time when humans and technology will coexist in harmony
Like friendship and sand runs through your hand
Similar to how sand slips out of one's hand, so can friendships and relationships falter or disappear
They say that they do but one really understands
Others may claim to comprehend or empathize, but true understanding is rare
Raspberry chocolate
A combination of flavors
The protocols of the elders of zion
A controversial anti-Semitic literary hoax
You stood before me in your naked beauty
You were vulnerable and exposed in your true form
I ruined you, you consumed me
A destructive and unhealthy relationship
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