Agape
Legendary Pink Dots Lyrics
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breaking against our minds. We play, play and laugh, play and laugh and
sing to the heavens. Eyes smiling to eyes, across the words of wisdom.
As you strayed, kicked heels in the spray. Til my heart broke out. I dive
into the waves to join us once again in the deep green playground they call
home. And others watch... but to us they melt into the trees, lured by
we... the sirens. They back away from the sea green, from the things they
fear. From the death. From the sirens...
The lyrics of Legendary Pink Dots' song "Agape" evoke a sense of deep connection between two individuals. The metaphor of two souls touching suggests a spiritual, emotional, and intellectual connection between the two lovers. The lovers are portrayed as being in a state of relaxation, their thoughts breaking like waves against their minds. The waves here symbolize the turbulence of life and how the lovers are able to navigate the challenges together in a harmonious way.
The lyrics go on to describe the lovers playing, laughing, and singing, all while their eyes remain fixed on each other with deep affection. The reference to "words of wisdom" suggests that the relationship is grounded in some kind of spiritual or philosophical understanding. However, the idyllic scene is disrupted when one of the lovers strays, kicking heels in the spray. This betrayal causes the other lover's heart to break, and they feel compelled to dive into the waves to join their partner once again in the deep green playground.
The final lines of the song refer to the other people who are watching the scene but are unable to understand the profound connection between the two lovers. They are depicted as being lured away by the sirens and backing away from the sea green out of fear of death. The sirens referred to here are likely a reference to the mythical creatures who were known for their beautiful singing and luring sailors to their death. In this context, the sirens may represent the idea that love can be dangerous and potentially destructive.
Line by Line Meaning
Like two souls touching. Thoughts a - breaking -
We feel an intense connection, as our thoughts seem to merge and break open, revealing deep emotions.
Lovers sleeping. Waves breaking against our minds.
We are deeply in love and as we sleep, our minds are constantly stirred by the tumultuous, powerful feelings between us.
We play, play and laugh, play and laugh and sing to the heavens.
We revel in our joy together, laughing and playing as we sing praises to the universe.
Eyes smiling to eyes, across the words of wisdom.
Our eyes meet and we exchange knowing, wise glances that speak volumes about our connection.
As you strayed, kicked heels in the spray. Til my heart broke out.
You once seemed to drift away, reveling in the sea spray and the freedom it represents. But it broke my heart until you returned to me.
I dive into the waves to join us once again in the deep green playground they call home.
I am willing to take risks and dive into the unknown to rediscover our deeper connection and the place where we belong together.
And others watch... but to us they melt into the trees, lured by we... the sirens.
Others may try to observe and understand us, but we are too enthralling, too seductive and mysterious, drawing them in and making them forget themselves in our presence.
They back away from the sea green, from the things they fear. From the death. From the sirens...
Others may fear the sea and all its unknown depths, as well as the passionate and alluring call of the sirens, but we are not afraid, instead we embrace and accept them.
Contributed by Hannah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.