The Daughter Brings the Water
Swans Lyrics
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In the screen
The daughter in white water
In the screen
But not seen
Her hand describes the father
Cloaked in foam
Squeeze laughter from the lather
Drink water from the daughter
Neither matter
Neither taste
Neither solid
Neither space
The daughter brings the water
The daughter brings clear water
The lyrics to Swans' song "The Daughter Brings the Water" are somewhat cryptic and open to interpretation. However, the central image of the daughter bringing water seems to be a metaphor for the cycle of life and death. The daughter is a symbol of birth and renewal, while the water she brings represents purification and cleansing. The father, described indirectly through the daughter's hand, may represent the patriarchal system that perpetuates the cycle of life and death.
The lines "Neither matter / Neither taste / Neither solid / Neither space" suggest a sense of emptiness and impermanence, as if everything is fleeting and ungraspable. Yet, the daughter's clear water brings a sense of clarity and renewal. The contrast between the daughter's purity and the father's stilted bones cloaked in foam creates a sense of unease and uncertainty, as if there is something sinister lurking beneath the surface.
Overall, "The Daughter Brings the Water" is a haunting and enigmatic song that invites multiple interpretations. It touches on themes of birth, death, patriarchy, and the cyclical nature of existence, all conveyed through evocative and poetic imagery.
Line by Line Meaning
In the screen
Referring to a visual display, likely a screen or projection
In the screen
Reiteration of previous line
The daughter in white water
The daughter is in water, likely a clear or pure form
In the screen
Reiteration of previous line
But not seen
While the daughter is present, her physical form is not visible in the display
Her hand describes the father
She uses her hand to convey the presence of the father, likely through gestures or symbolic movements
Stilted bones
Referring to skeletal or rigid form
Cloaked in foam
The form is covered in foam or froth, creating a visual layer of obscurity
Squeeze laughter from the lather
Despite the rigidness and obscurity, laughter is somehow produced from the situation
Drink water from the daughter
The daughter is providing water, which is being consumed by others
Neither matter
Referring to physical matter or substance
Neither taste
Referring to flavor or sensory experience
Neither solid
Referring to physical solidity
Neither space
Referring to physical space or spatial dimensions
The daughter brings the water
Emphasizing the daughter's role as a provider of water
The daughter brings clear water
Refining the type of water provided as clear or pure
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Zoraida
In the screen
In the screen
The daughter in white water
In the screen
But not seen
Her hand describes the father
Stilted bones
Cloaked in foam
Squeeze laughter from the lather
Drink water from the daughter
Neither matter
Neither taste
Neither solid
Neither space
The daughter brings the water
The daughter brings clear water
Crumble Puppy
This album is best experienced in the dead of night, absolutely pitch black
Rhett Greenfield
That's the exact condition under which I'm listening to it right now, five years after your comment.
schattige poepie
nice
Zoraida
In the screen
In the screen
The daughter in white water
In the screen
But not seen
Her hand describes the father
Stilted bones
Cloaked in foam
Squeeze laughter from the lather
Drink water from the daughter
Neither matter
Neither taste
Neither solid
Neither space
The daughter brings the water
The daughter brings clear water
easthastings
whoever says this album is pretentious because of the longer tracks, should listen to this 3min song. just a few guitar notes and the range of emotion is already limitless.
I will bring this record with me forever.
ConflictedCrisis
Sounds mythical and mysterious but seems to be about the joy of having a child. Very sweet.
Lewis
Hauntingly beautiful.
Javier Santiago Palacios Cotero
bro, this is just the perfect album, i wish more people knewit
Paolo Vallejo
just uttering "bro" you kill whatever wondrousness and mind expansion this album could bring, cheers
DerDrache707071
A Masterpiece!!