The self-titled debut album "Major Parkinson" was released on the 25. august 2008 and received good reviews in norwegian day press.
Madeleine Crumbles
Major Parkinson Lyrics
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and your tomes of wonder
but no nursery rhyme
in the book of hunger
And as you clung to a twine
in your final slumber
I said: this leads to a kite
up in the wild blue yonder
Follow the moon
wind in the willows
in the hollow coriander clouds
dance in the mist across the asylum
where the sirens echo in the snow
beyond the afterglow
you must
you must believe in magic
And we danced in the hall
on Madeleine crumbles
through Joyce's The Dead
and The Lass of Aughrim
A Sea Spell in the dark
for the late Rosetti
you were alive as a lark
with a thorn of black confetti in your eye
Follow the moon
wind in the willows
in the hollow coriander clouds
dance in the mist across the asylum
where the sirens echoed in the snow
beyond the afterglow
you must
you must believe in magic
The lyrics to Major Parkinson's song Madeleine Crumbles are cryptic and vague, lending themselves to interpretation, but here's one: The singer reminisces about a past love affair with someone who is now deceased. They recall drinking wine and being enamored with their lover's intellect and intelligence, but there was a certain hunger that could not be satiated. The lover's death seems to have occurred while in the process of trying to fly a kite, symbolizing a desire for escape and transcendence. The singer urges the listener to follow the moon, dance in the mist of a fantastical asylum, and believe in magic and wonder in the face of death and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember the wine
I recall the moments of happiness and joy that we had.
and your tomes of wonder
I remember your curiosity and your love for knowledge.
but no nursery rhyme
Our time together was not childish or superficial.
in the book of hunger
It was something deeper and more meaningful, fulfilling a need in both of us.
And as you clung to a twine
As you faced death, I watched you hold on to hope and faith.
in your final slumber
When you finally passed away, you were at peace.
I said: this leads to a kite
In that moment, I saw the beauty of life and death, and how they are intertwined.
up in the wild blue yonder
I saw how it all fits together into a vast unknown that is both terrifying and magnificent.
Follow the moon
Let the beauty and mystery of life guide you.
wind in the willows
Find peace and tranquility wherever you can.
in the hollow coriander clouds
Even in the midst of darkness and confusion, there is beauty to be found.
dance in the mist across the asylum
Embrace the madness and uncertainty of life, and find joy in the chaos.
where the sirens echo in the snow
Even in the bleakest of moments, there is hope to be found.
beyond the afterglow
There is always more to life than what we can see or understand.
you must
It is important to remember that we have agency and choice in how we approach life.
you must believe in magic
In the end, there is something wondrous and inexplicable about the human experience that we can only describe as magic.
Contributed by Max R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.