Tango
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On the sixth day
When the word came
We began our journey
We would not break the promise

Lonely, hasten to the shoreline
Just in time to see them sail away
All the times when we lay sleepless
And the weather made no sense

Challenge your hands
To capture these landscapes
Holy days, landscapes
Of dunes and red skies

There is only one horizon
Rolling thunder this wilderness
So lonely tangled up forever
Hold me for a while

My love, I can hardly hear you
Heal me, feel my love

So I find your breast against mine
Is this the slow tango
I have no regrets, my love
I let you press

I forget the rest
But I feel it like the rushing dove
That beats against the hands of time
With pounding heart again





Is this the slow tango?
I have no regrets, my love

Overall Meaning

The song "Tango" by Jane's Addiction is a tale of a journey, both physically and emotionally. The opening lines "On the sixth day when the word came, we began our journey, we would not break the promise" hints towards a biblical reference, with the "sixth day" representing the creation of man. This sets the stage for the rest of the song, as it appears to be a journey of self-discovery and self-exploration.


The lyrics also contain themes of loneliness and yearning for love and companionship. The lines "Lonely, hasten to the shoreline, just in time to see them sail away" depict a feeling of isolation and abandonment, as the singer watches others leave while they remain alone. However, the love and companionship they seek is eventually found, as they sing "So I find your breast against mine, is this the slow tango? I have no regrets, my love, I let you press."


The landscape and nature play a vital role in the song as well, as they are frequently mentioned throughout the lyrics. The line "Challenge your hands to capture these landscapes, holy days, landscapes of dunes and red skies" conjure up images of artistic expression and beauty in nature. Furthermore, the line "rolling thunder this wilderness" gives a sense of the vastness and unpredictability of nature, which is mirrored in the emotional journey of the singer.


Overall, "Tango" by Jane's Addiction is a song about the journey of self-discovery, loneliness, finding love and companionship, and the beauty of nature. It is a song that invites the audience to embark on a journey with the singer.


Line by Line Meaning

On the sixth day
It was on the sixth day, a significant moment in time.


When the word came
When we received or understood some kind of message or news.


We began our journey
Our adventure or experience started here.


We would not break the promise
We made a vow or commitment and will keep it no matter what.


Lonely, hasten to the shoreline
Feeling lonesome, we rush to the coast or beach.


Just in time to see them sail away
Arriving at the right moment, we witness their departure by boat.


All the times when we lay sleepless
During those moments we couldn't rest or sleep.


And the weather made no sense
The climate or atmosphere was confusing or incomprehensible.


Challenge your hands
Push yourself, test your abilities.


To capture these landscapes
To catch or capture the beauty of these surroundings.


Holy days, landscapes
Days of significance or importance, with stunning scenery.


Of dunes and red skies
Of sandy hills or ridges and crimson-colored skies.


There is only one horizon
We can only see one line where the earth and sky meet.


Rolling thunder this wilderness
This wild and untamed land echoes with thunderous sounds.


So lonely tangled up forever
We feel isolated and entangled in this feeling eternally.


Hold me for a while
Embrace me or let us be close for a short time.


My love, I can hardly hear you
Darling, I struggle to hear or understand you.


Heal me, feel my love
Help me recover, feel the love I have for you.


So I find your breast against mine
I come upon your chest pressed against mine.


Is this the slow tango
Is this our slow, romantic dance?


I have no regrets, my love
I don't feel remorse or sorrow, my dear.


I let you press
I allowed you to exert pressure or touch me.


I forget the rest
I can't quite remember everything else.


But I feel it like the rushing dove
Yet I sense it like a bird swiftly flying.


That beats against the hands of time
That fights against the unstoppable march of time.


With pounding heart again
With a heart once again beating furiously.


Is this the slow tango?
Once more, is this our leisurely dance?


I have no regrets, my love
Again, I don't feel sorrow or remorse, my dear.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JANE SIBERRY

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Comments from YouTube:

@sueouzounis9439

Like 376's tango

@lanerope4482

Dies anyone watch his feet? Certainly no fluidity in the movement

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