Pandora's Box
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Lyrics

Born in Kansas
The artist was born in the state of Kansas.

On an ordinary plain
The artist grew up in a simple, unremarkable environment.

Ran to New York
The artist moved to New York City.

But ran away from fame
The artist did not want to become famous.

Only seventeen
The artist was only 17 years old at the time.

When all your dreams came true
Despite not wanting fame, the artist achieved success through their music.

But all you wanted
Despite their success, the artist's true desire was for intimacy and connection.

Was someone to undress you
The artist desired a partner who would allow them to be vulnerable and intimate.

And all the stars you kissed
Despite many romantic encounters, the artist was still left unsatisfied.

Could never ease the pain
These romantic encounters did not provide the emotional connection the artist desired.

Still the grace remains
Despite the pain, the artist's grace and talent remain.

And though the face has changed
Despite growing older and changing physically, the artist's inner self remains the same.

You're still the same
The artist's true self has not changed, despite their success and experiences.

And it's a long long way
The path to true fulfillment is long and difficult.

From where you want to be
The artist is still far from achieving their true desires.

And it's a long long road
The journey towards fulfillment is filled with challenges and obstacles.

But you're too blind to see
Despite these challenges, the artist is unable to see the path forward.

Frame of silence
The artist is experiencing a moment of quiet reflection.

Of an innocence divine
The artist's inner innocence and purity is on display during this moment.

Is a dangerous creation
This vulnerability can be dangerous for the artist.

When you fail the test of time
If the artist is unable to withstand the challenges of life, their innocence will be eroded.

And all the photographs
Memories from the past continue to haunt the artist.

Of ghosts of long ago
These memories are like ghosts of people and experiences that no longer exist.

Still they hurt you so
These memories continue to cause the artist pain and suffering.

Won't let you go
The artist is unable to move on from these painful memories.

And you still don't know
Despite experiencing these memories and emotions, the artist is still unaware of how to move forward.

When you look around yourself now
The artist is engaging in self-reflection.

Do you recognize the girl?
The artist is questioning their identity and sense of self.

The one who broke a thousand hearts
The artist realizes that their actions and experiences have impacted others in significant ways.

Terrified the world
The artist's experiences of pain and suffering have had a larger impact beyond themselves.

And if the face has changed
Even if the artist has grown older and changed, their true self remains.

The grace remains
The artist's grace and talent remain despite the changes they have undergone.

And it's a long, long way
The path to self-discovery and fulfillment is a difficult and arduous journey.

From where you want to be
Despite the artist's success, they are still far from achieving their true desires.

And it's a long long road
This journey will be filled with challenges and obstacles.

But you're too blind to see
Despite the difficulties, the artist is still struggling to see the path forward.