Season 1 of his television show, Sex, God, Rock 'n Roll, was filmed in Boulder, CO in the fall of 2008. It aired on HDNet in the US and Canada in late spring 2009 and has since been released on DVD.
Savoring Samsara
Stuart Davis Lyrics
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Spilling semen into phantoms
How long till the orgy's over
And where's the wine that makes me sober?
Chorus:
I'm savoring samsara
Even though the candy's hollow
But there's nothing here to swallow
I know all these flavors
Keep me here in Hades
But it tastes so good
I keep incarnating
There's a million ways
Of licking honey off of razors
But some sugar hides its price
And every lick's another life
Chorus
It's in my lap, it's in my lap
Wherever I'm from
This place is bubble gum
Bubble gum
In "Savoring Samsara," Stuart Davis uses sexual imagery to describe the cyclical nature of life and reincarnation. The line "It's a big wet dream, Spilling semen into phantoms" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the creation and destruction of life, with "phantoms" representing the temporary nature of existence. The line "How long till the orgy's over, And where's the wine that makes me sober?" suggests a longing for escape from the cycle of reincarnation, but also a desire to enjoy the pleasures and experiences of life.
The chorus serves as a reflection on the concept of samsara, or the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism and Buddhism. The repeated line "I'm savoring samsara" suggests an acceptance or even enjoyment of this cycle, despite its ultimate futility. The metaphor of "licking honey off of razors" reinforces the idea that pleasure can come with a price, and each incarnation is another risk to be taken.
Overall, "Savoring Samsara" is a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience and the struggle to find meaning in the face of impermanence.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a big wet dream
Having everything one could desire, but it is not physically real, just a dream.
Spilling semen into phantoms
Fulfilling desires in the imagination or non-physical realm.
How long till the orgy's over
Questioning how long physical or mental pleasures will last.
And where's the wine that makes me sober?
Asking for something to remove oneself from the illusion of pleasure.
I'm savoring samsara
Enjoying the continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
Even though the candy's hollow
Despite pleasures being short-lived and empty.
It's all on my tongue
The pleasure is temporary or fleeting.
But there's nothing here to swallow
There is no permanent satisfaction or solution to end suffering.
I know all these flavors
Understanding the many types of pleasures and sufferings in the world.
Keep me here in Hades
Remaining in the cycle of suffering and rebirth.
But it tastes so good
Even though it is temporary, the pleasures are enjoyable.
I keep incarnating
Continuing the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
There's a million ways
There are many paths or methods to seek pleasure.
Of licking honey off of razors
Finding pleasure in dangerous or risky situations.
But some sugar hides its price
Some pleasures come with a high cost or negative consequence.
And every lick's another life
Each pleasure or desire fulfilled leads to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
It's in my lap, it's in my lap
The pleasures are easily accessible or within reach.
Wherever I'm from
Regardless of one's origins or background.
This place is bubble gum
The world is temporary, fleeting, and full of empty pleasures.
Contributed by Katherine F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.