Galaxy
Nigel Kennedy & Stephen Duffy Featuring Nigel Kennedy Lyrics
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To Geraldine I make this pass
Turn off the lights and come to bed
Forget all the dreadful things I've said
(I've said them all before for sure
to other girls, no less demure).
Tie my shoe lace help me walk
But this time please don't make me talk
Of who I love and in what way
But Geraldine accepts me mute
For silence is a stronger suit.
The leaves have fallen soon will snow
On Geraldine and all those below
The passing years leave vapour trails
Or silver patterns like those of snails
I was quite sure when we passed here
But rain left sky and paving clear.
Love is such a fractured thing
Its splinters slither in our skin
We will never feel complete
With time we always will compete
These moments mirrored in your eyes
Will stay with me till this body dies.
So stay with me till this body dies
Stay with me till this body dies
This body dies.
The song 'Galaxy' by Nigel Kennedy & Stephen Duffy Featuring Nigel Kennedy is a hauntingly beautiful love song that speaks of the complexities of love and the fear of vulnerability. The opening lines "Like Jesus through the looking glass, to Geraldine I make this pass" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The imagery of 'Jesus through the looking glass' speaks to the idea of seeing oneself clearly and vulnerably, and then making a pass at someone who accepts you for who you are. The singer asks Geraldine to turn the lights off and come to bed, asking her to forget all the hurtful things he has said before. He recognizes that he has hurt other women before as well, but Geraldine accepts him for who he is.
The singer asks Geraldine to tie his shoe lace and help him walk, but he does not want to talk about his innermost feelings. He feels that there are things he cannot reveal to her about who he loves and in what way. But he is grateful for her understanding and acceptance of his silence. The passing of time is compared to the falling of leaves and soon-to-come snow. The line "Love is such a fractured thing, its splinters slither in our skin, we will never feel complete, with time we always will compete" speaks to the difficulties of maintaining a love relationship that is always changing and evolving. The singer realizes that these moments with Geraldine will stay with him till his last breath, so he implores her to stay with him until "this body dies".
Line by Line Meaning
Like Jesus through the looking glass
I feel like I am experiencing a spiritual awakening, like passing through a veil from one existence to another.
To Geraldine I make this pass
I am making a move towards Geraldine, expressing my romantic feelings for her.
Turn off the lights and come to bed
Let's remove all distractions and be intimate with each other.
Forget all the dreadful things I've said
I regret any negative or hurtful things I've said in the past, and I'm asking you to let them go.
(I've said them all before for sure to other girls, no less demure)
Unfortunately, I have a history of making these mistakes, and I'm acknowledging that I need to be a better partner.
Tie my shoe lace help me walk
I need your help to move forward in life, to take steps to improve myself.
But this time please don't make me talk
However, there are some things that are difficult to voice, and I would prefer not to speak about them.
There are things I dare not say
I have secrets and personal issues that I'm not ready to share with anyone, including you.
Of who I love and in what way
Specifically, I'm struggling with my feelings of love and attraction, and I'm not sure how to express or act on them.
But Geraldine accepts me mute
Despite my flaws and shortcomings, you have shown me unconditional acceptance and love.
For silence is a stronger suit.
Sometimes silence can convey more emotion and meaning than words.
The leaves have fallen soon will snow
The changing of the seasons reminds me of the passage of time and the inevitability of change.
On Geraldine and all those below
But you and those around us will weather the changes together and be strong.
The passing years leave vapour trails
As we age, our experiences and memories will linger like traces in the air.
Or silver patterns like those of snails
The intricacies of life can be complex and beautiful, like the intricate patterns on a snail's shell.
I was quite sure when we passed here
I had a strong sense of direction and purpose, but it has since become cloudier.
But rain left sky and paving clear.
However, despite the challenges that have arisen, I can see more clearly now and feel more grounded.
Love is such a fractured thing
Love can be difficult and messy, and it often leads to pain and heartache.
Its splinters slither in our skin
The emotional pain caused by love can feel like shards of glass, embedded deep within us.
We will never feel complete
Despite our best efforts, we will always feel like something is missing.
With time we always will compete
Even as we grow and change, we will always struggle to find peace and contentment in our lives.
These moments mirrored in your eyes
However, I find moments of happiness and connection with you that make life worth living.
Will stay with me till this body dies.
Even as we age and our bodies fail, I will always cherish the moments we shared together.
So stay with me till this body dies
I am asking you to stay by my side, to keep me company and support me through whatever comes next.
Stay with me till this body dies
I am repeating my request, in the hopes that you will understand how important this is to me.
This body dies.
Ultimately, we are all mortal and our time together is limited. Let's make the most of what we have while we can.
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Written by: STEPHEN DUFFY
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