As a duo, Fahey and Detroit released two albums and are best-known for the song "Stay", a top five hit in the U.S. which spent eight weeks at number one in the U.K. Both "Stay" and the follow-up single "Hello (Turn your radio on)" are co-written by Dave Stewart under the pseudonym Jean Guiot. Detroit left the act after many quabbles with Fahey, and Shakespear's Sister's Third album #3, technically a Fahey solo album, was shelved by London Records. Years later, after wrangling the album rights from the label, Fahey released it independently.
After sporadically recording under her own name for a few years, Fahey reclaimed the Shakespear's Sister moniker for herself as a solo artist and independently released a new album, ''Songs from the Red Room'', in November 2009 accompanied by touring in the UK. A physical release of "Songs from the Red Room" in the U.S. went ahead on 12 April 2010, followed by a deluxe edition double-CD with 8 bonus tracks on 3 May in the UK.
Emotional Thing
Shakespear's Sister Lyrics
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I've read the bitch and Ulysses.
I've tried religion and philosophy.
I've walked upon the sea.
Now the air is getting thin.
You make my senses start to swim.
It's just a suicidal whim,
But I can't resist
An emotional thing... an emotional thing.
Now, isolation can be sweet;
No juvenile deliquent heat.
I don't have to tell ya where I'm (coming) from
If I leave my cat suit on.
Now the air is getting thin.
You make my senses start to spin.
It's just a suicidal whim,
But I can't resist
An emotional thing... an emotional thing.
An emotional thing... an emotional thing.
Now the air is getting thin.
You make my senses start to spin.
Now the air is getting thin.
You make my senses start to spin.
It's just a suicidal whim,
But I can't resist
An emotional thing... an emotional thing.
The opening lines of "Emotional Thing" by Shakespear's Sister seems to follow the artist's journey of self-searching and exploration. She sings about seeing the world from a first-class seat and reading "the bitch and Ulysses," which alludes to the experience of wealth and knowledge. She then talks about trying religion and philosophy, suggesting a search for meaning and purpose. In the following lines, she mentions walking upon the sea, which might be symbolic of taking risks and pushing boundaries.
Despite this journey, the artist still desires something intangible and overwhelming, something she can't resist - an emotional thing. She realizes that isolation can be sweet, but it is not enough to escape the pull of this emotional desire. The repetition of the line "the air is getting thin, you make my senses start to spin" emphasizes the suffocating and disorienting effect of this desire.
Overall, "Emotional Thing" seems to be about the artist's struggle to reconcile her desire for emotional fulfillment with her journey of exploration and self-discovery. She can't resist this emotional thing, and the song's repeated and haunting melody emphasizes that it might be her ultimate downfall.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen the world from a first class seat.
I've had every opportunity presented to me and lived a luxurious life.
I've read the bitch and Ulysses.
I've read both popular and classic literature to expand my knowledge.
I've tried religion and philosophy.
I've explored different belief systems to find meaning and purpose.
I've walked upon the sea.
I've experienced extraordinary things and pushed my limits.
Now the air is getting thin.
I'm getting trapped and suffocated by my emotions.
You make my senses start to swim.
You overwhelm me to the point of confusion and uncertainty.
It's just a suicidal whim,
I know it's dangerous, but I can't help myself.
But I can't resist,
I'm powerless in the face of this emotional pull.
An emotional thing... an emotional thing.
These intense feelings and emotions are uncontrollable and inexplicable.
Now, isolation can be sweet;
Being alone can be peaceful and a break from life's stressors.
No juvenile deliquent heat.
I'm not causing any trouble or breaking any rules.
I don't have to tell ya where I'm (coming) from
I don't have to explain myself or my reasons for feeling this way.
If I leave my cat suit on.
I can be myself and feel comfortable without pretending to fit in.
Now the air is getting thin.
I'm feeling trapped and overwhelmed again.
You make my senses start to spin.
You affect me deeply and cause me to lose control.
It's just a suicidal whim,
I know it's dangerous, but I can't help myself.
But I can't resist,
I'm powerless in the face of this emotional pull.
An emotional thing... an emotional thing.
These intense feelings and emotions are uncontrollable and inexplicable.
Now the air is getting thin.
I'm feeling trapped and overwhelmed again.
You make my senses start to spin.
You affect me deeply and cause me to lose control.
It's just a suicidal whim,
I know it's dangerous, but I can't help myself.
But I can't resist,
I'm powerless in the face of this emotional pull.
An emotional thing... an emotional thing.
These intense feelings and emotions are uncontrollable and inexplicable.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SIOBHAN MAIRE DEIRDRE FAHEY, MARCELLA LEVY
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Pembe
This is a brilliant Album... I think I've played it to death
Droid Z
awesome
willlovesgaz
i wanted to use this track for a school drama project in the 90's.... long story short my teacher said no cos it was blasphemous - "walked on water" - seems them using the word bitch was ok for a 14yo!!!