Egypt
Kate Bush Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
The Pyramids sound lonely tonight.
The sands run red, in Lands of the Pharaohs,
Their symmetry gets right inside me.
I cannot stop to comfort them,
I'm busy chasing up my demon,
My Pussy Queen, knows all my secrets,
I'll never fall in love again.
I drift with Dunes,
I whisper of the tombs,
They offer me Egyptian Delights.
She's got me with that feline 'guise,
Got me in those Desert eyes,
Oh, I'm in love with Egypt.
The lyrics of Kate Bush's song 'Egypt' evoke images of the majestic and enigmatic land of ancient Egypt. The song is about the singer's fascination with Egypt and her love for the country. The opening lyrics, "Follow the Nile, deep to much deeper, The Pyramids sound lonely tonight," takes the listeners on a journey deep into the heart of Egypt, where the singer feels the melancholic energy of the ancient pyramids. The use of the word "lonely" creates a sense of mystery and the unknown, which is synonymous with Egyptian mythology.
The second verse, "The sands run red in the Lands of the Pharaohs, Their symmetry gets right inside me," further highlights the singer's fascination with the country. The use of the phrase "sands run red" might be a reference to the hot, sandy, and dry climate of Egypt. The symmetrical placement of the pyramids and other ancient structures have been a source of wonder and speculation for centuries, and Bush seems to be affected by it as well. She feels the pull of the ancient power that still lingers in Egypt.
Line by Line Meaning
Follow the Nile, Deep to much deeper,
Travel deeper along the Nile to discover the hidden secrets of this place.
The Pyramids sound lonely tonight.
The Pyramids make a mournful sound, as if they too are affected by the emptiness of the night.
The sands run red, in Lands of the Pharaohs,
The desert sands of this ancient place are stained with the blood of battles fought long ago.
Their symmetry gets right inside me.
The uniformity and precision of the Pyramids architecture leave a deep impression within me.
I cannot stop to comfort them,
I am unable to offer any help to the lonely sounds of the Pyramids as I am preoccupied with searching for something else.
I'm busy chasing up my demon,
I am too busy being consumed by my own inner demons to focus on anything else.
Oh, I'm in love with Egypt.
Despite the eerie nature of this place, I am drawn to it and cannot deny my love for it.
My Pussy Queen, knows all my secrets,
The cat goddess Bastet represents the secrets and mysteries of Egypt and I trust her to keep mine.
I'll never fall in love again.
I've already given my heart to Egypt and nothing can ever replace that love.
I drift with Dunes,
I let myself be swept away with the movements of the desert dunes.
I whisper of the tombs,
I speak in a hushed tone about the crypts and burial chambers that are said to house untold treasures and mysteries.
They offer me Egyptian Delights.
The allure of Egypt and its enchantments are irresistible to me.
She's got me with that feline 'guise,
The cat goddess Bastet has captivated me with her feline allure and mysterious ways.
Got me in those Desert eyes,
The captivating beauty of the Egyptian landscape has entranced me completely.
Oh, I'm in love with Egypt.
My love for Egypt is unwavering and unbreakable, despite its dangers and secrets.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KATE BUSH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind