Blades
Pig Lyrics


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You hold my head, I cannot hurt
You touch my heart, I cannot bleed
You close my eyes and I can see
Caress my skin, my sickness sleeps
My dreams are golden
My dreams are golden
She said, "The leper sleeps tonight"
She said

The greatest good for the greatest number
From the greatest evil comes though they slumber
The greatest triumph proves the greatest blunder
Greatness dies but will still hunger

She strokes and tumbles into my vein
She gently turns the tide of shame
Steal to the city with no name
The scent of darkness smothers pain
My dreams are golden
My dreams are golden
She said, "Your wound will heal tonight"
She said

The greatest good for the greatest number
From the greatest evil comes though they slumber




The greatest triumph proves the greatest blunder
Greatness dies but will still hunger

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in PIG's song Blades are poetic and evocative, with a sense of a dream-like state pervading throughout. The singer is initially in a state of vulnerability, with someone else holding their head and touching their heart, rendering them unable to inflict pain or bleed. The mention of the ability to see with closed eyes and the sensation of sickness sleeping suggests a sort of altered state of mind, perhaps brought on by intoxicants. The repetition of "my dreams are golden" emphasizes the dreamlike quality of the experience. The singer mentions a woman who tells him that "the leper sleeps tonight," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for some form of liberation or release from social stigma, or it could be a reference to a specific historical or cultural event.


The second half of the song introduces more juxtapositions and contradictions, with the idea of the greatest good and greatest evil coexisting and the greatest triumph leading to the greatest blunder. The woman mentioned earlier returns, this time described as turning the tide of shame and stealing to a city with no name. The scent of darkness smothers pain, which could be seen as another reference to drugs, or it could mean that being embraced by darkness can alleviate suffering in some way. The woman then reassures the singer that their wound will heal tonight, offering another note of hope or optimism.


Overall, the lyrics to Blades are somewhat cryptic and open to interpretation, but they create a vivid atmosphere of altered states, paradoxes, and the possibility of transcendence.


* The band PIG was formed in 1988 by musician Raymond Watts, who had previously worked with industrial acts like KMFDM and Einstürzende Neubauten.
* The song Blades is from their 1991 album A Poke in the Eye... With a Sharp Stick.
* The album title is a reference to a Monty Python sketch.
* The album features contributions from several notable musicians, including guitarist Steve White (from Public Image Ltd) and keyboardist Sascha Konietzko (from KMFDM).
* The album's cover art features an image of a woman with a knife in her eye, which was censored in some countries.
* The album was produced by the renowned English musician and producer Flood, known for his work with acts like Depeche Mode, U2, and Nick Cave.
* The song Blades was remixed by several other artists, including fellow industrial acts like Skinny Puppy and Front Line Assembly.
* The band PIG has continued to release albums and tour sporadically since their formation, with Raymond Watts being the only consistent member.
* Their music has been described as a fusion of industrial, rock, and electronic styles, often featuring heavily distorted guitars and Watts' distinctive growling vocals.
* Raymond Watts has also worked on several collaborative projects, including the band The Shamen and the supergroup Primitive Race.


Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for Blades are not available online at this time.


Line by Line Meaning

You hold my head, I cannot hurt
Physical pain becomes obsolete when you are in control of my mind and emotions.


You touch my heart, I cannot bleed
When you enter my heart, I no longer experience emotional pain.


You close my eyes and I can see
Blindness turns to an extraordinary vision when you are near.


Caress my skin, my sickness sleeps
The illness that resides on my skin is calmed by your touch.


My dreams are golden
My imagination is pure gold when you are in my thoughts.


My dreams are golden
My imagination is pure gold when you are in my thoughts.


She said, "The leper sleeps tonight"
A metaphor by the woman, who suggests that a flawed being may find solace and rest through you.


The greatest good for the greatest number
The priority of serving the greater good transcends individual interests.


From the greatest evil comes though they slumber
Evil lurks even when there is no visible threat.


The greatest triumph proves the greatest blunder
The greatest accomplishments and victories underscore our biggest mistakes.


Greatness dies but will still hunger
Despite death, yearning for greatness does not subside.


She strokes and tumbles into my vein
A drug moves through my body as you seduce and sway me.


She gently turns the tide of shame
Deep-seated remorse is overpowered by your tender caress.


Steal to the city with no name
Together, we wander aimlessly towards an unknown destination.


The scent of darkness smothers pain
Pain dissolves when darkness prevails and engulfs us.


My dreams are golden
My imagination is pure gold when you are in my thoughts.


My dreams are golden
My imagination is pure gold when you are in my thoughts.


She said, "Your wound will heal tonight"
A statement by the woman who asserts that healing will occur in the presence of you.




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