After Metro recorded New Love in 1979 and Future Imperfect a year later, they broke up. Godwin went solo, releasing the LP Images of Heaven in 1982. The synth pop title track became a cult favorite on new wave radio stations, and a provocative version of its video received controversy because it presented naked women in crucifix poses. David Bowie covered Metro's "Criminal World" on his Let's Dance album in 1983, renewing interest in Godwin's old group. But 1983's Correspondence would be the last time fans would hear from Godwin until 1998's Images of Heaven: The Best of Peter Godwin, a retrospective of his career that featured three new songs. During his absence Godwin wrote for other musicians and even acted in films.
Gemini
Peter Godwin Lyrics
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baby didn’t answer - now she never will
programmed to be someone else
chose a body for herself
buy a bit of both worlds - worlds inside your head
Gemini just dropped dead (Gemini’s dead)...
baby is a joker - hides her darkest fears
she had a kind of comedy
and a lot of sympathy
baby had a sister - living in her head
oh Gemini just dropped dead (Gemini’s dead)...
take me to the movies - someone elses dreams
never ever wake me - you know what I mean
well paradise is what you find
or just what you leave behind
baby left a feeling - better left unsaid
oh Gemini just dropped dead (Gemini’s dead)...
The lyrics to Peter Godwin's "Gemini" paint a picture of a woman who is struggling with her identity and living in a fantasy world. The singer of the song, possibly an ex-lover, is attempting to contact the woman, but she never answers. As the song progresses, it becomes evident that she has passed away, possibly due to her inner turmoil. The line "programmed to be someone else, chose a body for herself" suggests that the woman was unhappy with herself and tried to create an alternate persona that ultimately destroyed her. "Buy a bit of both worlds - worlds inside your head" implies that she was conflicted with her own identity and tried to have the best of both worlds.
The chorus of the song references the woman's sister, who is living in her head. This description of her sister is likely metaphorical and represents the duality that the woman felt within herself. The line "Gemini just dropped dead" is a reference to her astrological sign, which is symbolized by twins, further emphasizing her inner conflict.
The song also includes references to escapism, as the singer suggests going to the movies to experience someone else's dreams and never waking up. The line "baby left a feeling - better left unsaid" indicates that there was something unresolved between the singer and the deceased woman, possibly implying that he feels guilty for not being there for her.
Overall, "Gemini" is a poignant and poetic portrayal of a woman who struggled with her identity and resorted to escapism, ultimately leading to her demise.
Line by Line Meaning
try another phone call - we’ve got time to kill
We have time to spare, so let's make another attempt at calling.
baby didn’t answer - now she never will
The person being called did not answer and now cannot because they are dead.
programmed to be someone else
The person mentioned was forced to conform to a different identity.
chose a body for herself
The person chose their own physical form for themselves.
buy a bit of both worlds - worlds inside your head
You can experience multiple realities thanks to your own imagination.
Gemini just dropped dead (Gemini’s dead)...
The person being referred to, Gemini, has passed away.
baby is a joker - hides her darkest fears
The deceased person often hid their own personal struggles by making others laugh.
living in a twilight - laughs away the tears
The person is always in a state of in-betweenness, but they cope with difficult emotions through humor.
she had a kind of comedy
The person had her own unique way of being funny.
and a lot of sympathy
The person was caring and had unselfish feelings for others.
baby had a sister - living in her head
The person referenced had an inner voice or alter ego.
oh Gemini just dropped dead (Gemini’s dead)...
Once again, the death of Gemini is emphasized and highlighted.
take me to the movies - someone elses dreams
The singer wants to watch another person's personal dreams unfold onscreen.
never ever wake me - you know what I mean
The subject wants to remain in this realm of otherworldly dreams forever.
well paradise is what you find
By living in dreamlike states, one might find their own form of heaven.
or just what you leave behind
Alternatively, paradise could take the form of what remains after one passes away.
baby left a feeling - better left unsaid
The person who passed away left behind emotions or memories that are too difficult or painful to articulate.
oh Gemini just dropped dead (Gemini’s dead)...
The tragedy of Gemini's death is still deeply felt and mourned.
Contributed by Aria M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@peterbischofer8967
That's exactly what such songs for eternity are simply brilliant.❤😎
@MrBrainsalad
this song evokes such great memories from 1982 . still love it
@fozonkiller6008
Think so two...great time.
@LandOfGold55
Excellent! Brings back great memories of 1980. Still sounds fantastic after all this time. A finely crafted tune.
@monddrache2488
Marvellous ... then and still
@thomasslattery3520
Saw them at The Marquee Club, Wardour Street, London, way back when!
@eduardorivera4343
Cool to rediscover this!
@antoniofranchini3074
Strepitoso
@douglasgreenough1446
🎶
@douglasgreenough147
💐🎶🧸🧡✨