The Magician
Jessiquoi Lyrics
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But I still keep see you Leaning against the balustrade The magician smiles
As he twirls his cape in the dark Your face on the posters
Rips and fades
In out minds in glimmers
The jest of youth unchanged
Like a glitch
He’s gone
The air has been burned Body twisted up
In a curtain made of stars Made of stars
The theatre still stands
Like an abandoned scarecrow
With a crooked smile
No one says your name
And I’ve come to really hate that
‘Cos you’re so much more
Than what happened
But what’s the point of talking about it? You’re the one I really need to talk to You’re the one I really need to talk to
Thank you for coming tonight Oh my brother love
I needed to tell you outright That darling you’re the one
Like a glitch Oh
Like a glitch Oh
I take a step forward Take my place
On the stage
I can never be
The master
But somebody has to stay Has to stay
These lyrics from Jessiquoi's song "The Magician" reflect a nostalgic longing for the past, while also acknowledging the passing of time and the inevitable changes that come with it. The mention of "the golden days are over" sets the tone for reflection on a time that has faded away. The image of the magician smiling as he twirls his cape in the dark suggests a sense of mystery and illusion, perhaps symbolizing the way memories can distort and fade over time. The reference to "your face on the posters" further emphasizes the bittersweet nature of remembering someone who is no longer present, their image becoming increasingly distant in our minds.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of loss and the struggle to come to terms with it. The mention of "your face on the posters / Rips and fades" conveys a sense of deterioration and impermanence, highlighting the inevitability of things changing and the ephemeral nature of memories. The line "the theatre still stands / Like an abandoned scarecrow" evokes a haunting image of a once vibrant and active place now deserted and forgotten, mirroring the feeling of emptiness and absence left by the magician's departure.
The singer expresses frustration and longing to communicate with the absent figure, lamenting that "no one says your name" and emphasizing the need to talk to them despite their absence. This hints at unresolved feelings and the desire for closure or connection with the past. The repetition of "You’re the one I really need to talk to" underscores the urgency and significance of this unspoken conversation, highlighting the emotional weight of the relationship and the impact of the magician's departure on the singer.
The song concludes with a sense of acceptance and duty, as the singer acknowledges their own role in preserving the memory of the magician and ensuring that someone remains to carry on their legacy. The line "But somebody has to stay / Has to stay" conveys a sense of responsibility and obligation to honor the past and keep its spirit alive. The reference to taking a step forward and taking their place on the stage suggests a willingness to embrace the present moment and carry on in the absence of the magician, accepting their own limitations while also recognizing the importance of keeping their memory alive through their art.
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