Fair Game
Nivek Ogre Lyndon Smith Adam Pascal & Emilie Autumn Lyrics
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Aren't we a darling, aren't we a tell?
One hoof in the clouds, and one down the well...
Where is our heaven hiding?
Fair, fair! Have us a game!
Pretties for luck, and horse shoes for pain
Under our bruises don't we look the same?
Twist: Where is our heaven hiding?
Truce, truce! Let's make a vow.
Spill all our dirties and kiss on the ground.
Who are you keeping? And who are we now?
Where is our heaven hiding?
The Agent: Bang! Bang! Give us a prayer!
Who is the drifter that sits in your chair?
Under which shell will your charm come to pair?
Where is our heaven hiding?
The painted doll: My My! Aren't we a hiss?
Why not take your chances and play for the miss?
Look at us friend when we share in the bliss.
Where is your heaven hiding?
The Twin: Where is your heaven now?
The lyrics to Nivek Ogre Lyndon Smith Adam Pascal & Emilie Autumn's song "Fair Game" are quite cryptic and open to interpretation. The song appears to be an exploration of power dynamics and manipulation in relationships. In the first verse, the character "The Twin" is expressing a desire to break free from societal expectations and conventional norms, with one foot in the clouds and the other in a well. They question where heaven is and seem to be searching for something beyond the confines of their current reality.
The chorus, sung by all the characters, is a call to play a game. The game involves luck and pain, with "pretties" for luck and "horse shoes" for pain. The line "under our bruises don't we look the same?" suggests that they want to level the playing field and expose the vulnerability of each player.
In the second verse, "Twist" suggests making a truce and revealing their secrets. The game seems to have turned into a power struggle, with each character keeping their own secrets and trying to gain the upper hand. "The Agent" demands a prayer and questions who is in control, while "The Painted Doll" suggests taking chances and sharing in the bliss. The final line of the song, "Where is your heaven now?" leaves the listener pondering what "heaven" represents to each character and whether they were able to find it through the game.
Line by Line Meaning
The Twin: Out, out, out for a shell!
We are searching for something to fill the void within us.
Aren't we a darling, aren't we a tell?
Aren't we adorable and expressive with our emotions?
One hoof in the clouds, and one down the well...
We are torn between hope and despair.
Where is our heaven hiding?
Where can we find peace and happiness?
Fair, fair! Have us a game!
Let's play a game together.
Pretties for luck, and horse shoes for pain
We use superficial things to bring us luck and endure hardships.
Under our bruises don't we look the same?
Despite our wounds, we are all human and equal.
Twist: Where is our heaven hiding?
Where can we find peace and happiness?
Truce, truce! Let's make a vow.
Let's come to an agreement and promise to keep it.
Spill all our dirties and kiss on the ground.
Let's reveal our secrets and make amends.
Who are you keeping? And who are we now?
Who are you hiding from us? And who have we become?
Where is our heaven hiding?
Where can we find peace and happiness?
The Agent: Bang! Bang! Give us a prayer!
We demand your attention and seek divine intervention.
Who is the drifter that sits in your chair?
Who is the outsider that has taken your place?
Under which shell will your charm come to pair?
Which option will lead to success and happiness?
Where is our heaven hiding?
Where can we find peace and happiness?
The painted doll: My My! Aren't we a hiss?
Aren't we exciting and thrilling?
Why not take your chances and play for the miss?
Why not take a risk and try to win the prize?
Look at us friend when we share in the bliss.
Join us in our happiness and joy.
Where is your heaven hiding?
Where can you find peace and happiness?
The Twin: Where is your heaven now?
Where have you found peace and happiness?
Contributed by Nicholas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.