Miranda Sex Garden are a band formed in London, UK, in 1989, currently on a… Read Full Bio ↴Miranda Sex Garden are a band formed in London, UK, in 1989, currently on an extended hiatus. Originally a trio of madrigal singers comprising Kelly McCusker, Jocelyn West and main vocalist Katharine Blake. The first album, "Madra", was entirely a cappella, with the songs all based on English renaissance verse. For their second release, the mini album "Iris", the sound evolved into a blend of their madrigal-styled vocals with sounds reminiscent of gothic rock, darkwave and ethereal wave. It was at this point the band line up expanded to include Ben Golomstock and Trevor Sharpe providing percussion, drums, guitars and organs.

The band line-up stayed stable for the release of the next album, named after a Dario Argento's film, "Suspiria", which is where the bands full sound was realized. A spin-off band, "The Waltzing Maggots" were gigging around this time, taking their name from the bizarre tracks "Widdle Biddle and His Waltzing Maggot", and "Willie Biddle in His Watery Grave".

Around the time of their third album, "Fairytales of Slavery", they said they wanted to create music that evoked a "seductive garden of earthly delights, full of color and chaos". For the release of the "Peepshow" single the band actually played naked in the window of one of the main record stores in London with the windows blocked out apart from a peephole apparently...

The band took a hiatus after the release of "Fairytales of Slavery" during which founder member Katharine Blake formed the wildly successful all girl band Mediaeval Baebes who debuted at number 1 in the classical charts with their "Salva Nos" album.
Miranda Sex Garden then reformed and released in 2000 the best album of their career, the aptly named "Carnival of Souls", featuring the bands swan song "Without Trace". The band also contributed a song to a Radiohead tribute entitled "Exit music for a film".
After this the Mediaeval Baebes took over as Katharine's main concern, and MSG fell into a slumber.

In 2006 Ben Golomstock released a solo album under the name Stories from the Moon which featured members of Miranda Sex Garden, Mediaeval Baebes, Queen Adreena, Colt, etc. which highly reprized the traditional MSG sound.

In 2007 Katharine Blake released her first solo album, "Midnight Flower", and In March 2009 Jocelyn West released her solo album, "Salt Bird".

Members:
The members in the group have changed significantly over time; only Katharine Blake remained in the group for their entire run.

The performers on their last album, Carnival of Souls, were:
Katharine Blake - vocals, violin, keyboards, recorder (1991-2000)
Trevor Sharpe - drums (1992-2000)
Ben Golomstock - guitar, keyboards (1992-2000)
Teresa Casella (ex-Mediæval Bæbes) - bass guitar (2000)
Mike Servent - keyboards (2000)
Barney Hollington (The Urban Voodoo Machine) - violin and Hammond organ (2000)

Former members:
Jocelyn West (Jocelyn Montgomery) - vocals (1991)
Kelly McCusker - vocals, violin (1991-1993)
Donna McKevitt - vocals, viola (1992-1994)
Hepzibah Sessa - vocals, violin, keyboards, percussion (1994)

Discography:

Albums:
1991 - Madra
1992 - Iris (EP)
1993 - Suspiria
1994 - Fairytales of Slavery
2000 - Carnival of Souls

Singles:
1991 - Gush Forth My Tears
1993 - Play
1993 - Sunshine
1994 - Peep Show
2000 - Tonight/Sex Garden

Feed
Miranda Sex Garden Lyrics

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Drift you to sleep
Drift you to sleep
Breathe in my love my dear
Drift you to sleep

Feed from me
Feed from me
Drain me of love my dear

Feed from me

Drift in my love my dear
Feed from me

Sleep while you can my dear
Drift you to sleep

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Miranda Sex Garden's song "Feed" evoke dark and eerie undertones, offering a haunting lullaby to a listener. The song's opening lines "Drift you to sleep" is the first of the many repetitions that create a hypnotic and somber atmosphere. As the song progresses, the lyrics shift into more disquieting territory. The second line, "Breathe in my love my dear," seems like a comforting sentiment, but it is quickly followed by "Drain me of love my dear."

This twisted notion of love continues throughout the song with lines like "Feed from me" implying that the singer wants to be used as a source of sustenance. The lyrics are both unsettling and intriguing, as they create a sense of darkness and danger that keeps the listener enticed.

The repetition in the lyrics adds to the song's hypnotic and dream-like quality, as if the listener is being lulled into a trance-like state. The themes of obsession and desperation in love are also apparent in the lyrics, as the singer seems willing to give all of themselves to their beloved, even if it means being drained of their love.

Overall, Miranda Sex Garden's "Feed" is a haunting and beautiful song that explores the darker side of love and desire, leaving the listener entranced and uneasy.

Line by Line Meaning

Drift you to sleep
Allow me to lull you into a state of unconsciousness

Drift you to sleep
Continue drifting into peaceful slumber

Breathe in my love my dear
Inhale the love I have for you

Drift you to sleep
Relax and let yourself sleep

Feed from me
Take all the love and affection I have to offer

Feed from me
Consume all the love I have until there is none left

Drain me of love my dear
Take all my love until you've emptied me completely

Feed from me
Suckle my love and let it fill you up

Drift in my love my dear
Allow yourself to be carried away by the love I have for you

Feed from me
Take nourishment from the love that I give

Sleep while you can my dear
Take advantage of this time to rest and re-energize