Their third album, Mirror Mirror, was released on Domino on June 13th via a short trailer directed by long time collaborator Blair Young. Mirror Mirror was produced by JD Twitch of Optimo and mixed by Gareth Jones.
Sons and Daughters announced their split via Facebook on November 2nd, 2012.
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Gilt Complex
Sons and Daughters Lyrics
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Break her neck
Now she's run-run-running right over the edge
Had a gilt complex
Poison pen
She's signing her name and she's forgetting her friends
Had a gilt complex
Break her neck
This gilt complex
Useless effect
Now she suffer-suffer-suffers, destroying her health
He has a gilt complex
Break his neck
Now he's run-run-running right over the edge
Had a gilt complex
Poison pen
Signing his name
Forgetting his friends
Had a gilt complex
Break his neck
Now he worry-worry-worries for the good of his wealth
This gilt complex
Useless effect
Now he suffer-suffer-suffers destroying himself
All you see is all you'll get
He's trying to buy some kind of medal
He's not sure of all he has but
Avarice is all that he's made of
And everybody knows
She has a gilt complex
Break her neck
Now she's run-run-running right over the edge
Gilt complex
Poison pen
She's signing her name and she's forgetting her friends
Had a gilt complex
Break her neck
Now she worry-worry-worries for the good of her wealth
This gilt complex
Useless effect
Now she suffer-suffer-suffers, destroying herself
All you see is all you'll get
She's trying to buy some kind of medal
She's not sure of all she has but
Avarice is all that she's made of
And everybody knows
Ooh...
What you see is what you'll get
The star, you see, is just made of metal
He's not sure of all he has
But avarice is all that he's made of
And everybody knows
The song "Gilt Complex" by Sons and Daughters is a scathing critique of the human desire for material wealth and status, and the destructive effects it can have on individuals and their relationships. The repeated refrain of "gilt complex" refers to the psychological condition of feeling unworthy or insecure and compensating for it with material possessions, signifying a deeper need for validation and acceptance. The lyrics describe a man and a woman who are both consumed by their obsession with money and success, to the point where they have lost touch with their values and true selves.
The opening lines of the song, "She has a gilt complex, break her neck" and "He has a gilt complex, break his neck" are harsh and violent, suggesting that the characters' problems are so severe that extreme measures are necessary to snap them out of their destructive behavior. The use of repetition throughout the song, such as "run-run-running" and "suffer-suffer-suffers," emphasizes the urgency and severity of the situation.
The bridge of the song, "All you see is all you'll get, he's trying to buy some kind of medal," highlights the emptiness and futility of pursuing material possessions as a means of self-worth. The lines "The star you see is just made of metal" and "And everybody knows" imply that the characters' wealth and status are ultimately meaningless, and that their true character and value are judged by their actions and relationships with others.
Overall, "Gilt Complex" is a powerful and provocative commentary on the dangers of greed and materialism in modern society, delivered through the unique blend of punk, rock, and folk influences that characterize Sons and Daughters' music.
Line by Line Meaning
She has a gilt complex
She is obsessed with wealth and material possessions
Break her neck
Stop her from such behavior
Now she's run-run-running right over the edge
Now she has lost control of herself and her actions
Had a gilt complex
She has been preoccupied with money for a while
Poison pen
She is spreading negativity through her words
She's signing her name and she's forgetting her friends
She is so focused on her wealth that she is neglecting her relationships with her loved ones
Now she worry-worry-worries for the good of her wealth
Now she is constantly anxious about the protection and growth of her wealth
This gilt complex
Her obsession with wealth
Useless effect
It is not benefiting her in any way
Now she suffer-suffer-suffers, destroying herself
Now her obsession with money is causing her harm
He has a gilt complex
He is obsessed with wealth and material possessions
Signing his name
He is putting his name on anything that will bring him wealth
Forgetting his friends
He is not paying attention to his relationships because he is focused on his wealth
Now he worry-worry-worries for the good of his wealth
Now he is constantly anxious about the protection and growth of his wealth
Now he's run-run-running right over the edge
Now he has lost control of himself and his actions
Had a gilt complex
He has been preoccupied with money for a while
Break his neck
Stop him from such behavior
This gilt complex
His obsession with wealth
Useless effect
It is not benefiting him in any way
Now he suffer-suffer-suffers destroying himself
Now his obsession with money is causing him harm
All you see is all you'll get
The person's outward appearance and actions will reveal their true nature and intentions
He's trying to buy some kind of medal
He is trying to impress others or validate himself through material possessions
He's not sure of all he has but
He is unsure of the true value and meaning behind his possessions
Avarice is all that he's made of
His obsession with wealth defines his character
And everybody knows
Others have observed and recognized this behavior in him
She's trying to buy some kind of medal
She is trying to impress others or validate herself through material possessions
She's not sure of all she has but
She is unsure of the true value and meaning behind her possessions
Avarice is all that she's made of
Her obsession with wealth defines her character
Ooh...
An interlude of the music
What you see is what you'll get
The person's outward appearance and actions will reveal their true nature and intentions
The star, you see, is just made of metal
The rich and famous are not necessarily admirable; their wealth is just a superficial aspect of their status
He's not sure of all he has
He is unsure of the true value and meaning behind his possessions
But avarice is all that he's made of
His obsession with wealth defines his character
And everybody knows
Others have observed and recognized this behavior in him
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