1) Tadpole was… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Tadpole was a female-led New Zealand band from Auckland that formed in June 1994.
2) Tadpole is a Slovenian techno duo.
3) Tadpole is an Australian punk band from Brisbane.
1) Tadpole was a female-led New Zealand band from Auckland that formed in June 1994. They produced three albums; The Buddhafinger, The Medusa and Tadpole. The band split up in 2006.
2) Tadpole is a Slovenian techno duo.
3) Tadpole is an Australian punk band from Brisbane.
White Horsie
Tadpole Lyrics
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We find solace, but bring me hearts content
With masochistic tendencies
Put on my lipstick,
Deliver me...
Deliver me
Regularly begin this dark descent
With realistic urgency
We dance ballistic,
Deliver me...
Deliver me
Cast off monastic liveries
Although weary greedily relent
In light fantastic lay me down
I can't resist it
Deliver me
The song White Horsie by Tadpole may seem like a just another upbeat, catchy tune, however, if you pay close attention to its lyrics, you will realize that the song speaks of some profound emotions that we feel: loneliness and the desire to be freed from it, self-destructive tendencies, and the search for an escape. The first verse, "In solitary devilment, We find solace, but bring me hearts content, With masochistic tendencies, Put on my lipstick, Deliver me," talks about how some people, when alone, are at peace with themselves and feel content, even if they have a tendency to inflict pain on themselves. The line "Put on my lipstick, Deliver me" can be interpreted as a request to put on a brave face and to help overcome one's inner demons.
The second verse, "With predatory resonance, Regularly begin this dark descent, With realistic urgency, We dance ballistic, Deliver me," describes the feeling of being trapped in a vicious cycle of darkness and despair, where individuals may feel like they are descending into a dark abyss regularly. The line "With realistic urgency, We dance ballistic" demonstrates the intensity of the emotions that are pushing the individual towards the edge. The song's chorus, "Deliver me," is a plea for help, a cry for someone or something to pull them out of the cycle.
Overall, the song White Horsie talks about inner demons, escapism, and the desire to overcome them. It highlights how we all have dark moments in our lives, but if we reach out to others for help, we can overcome them and find solace.
Line by Line Meaning
In solitary devilment
In being alone and mischievous
We find solace, but bring me hearts content
We feel comfort, but please me to the fullest
With masochistic tendencies
Having a desire for pain and suffering
Put on my lipstick, Deliver me...
Putting on makeup, and asking to be freed from something
Deliver me
Free me from my current state
With predatory resonance
With a sound that preys on others
Regularly begin this dark descent
Frequently starting down a path of darkness
With realistic urgency
Urgently and realistically
We dance ballistic
We dance wildly and uncontrollably
Deliver me...
Free me from my current state
Cast off monastic liveries
Removing religious attire
Although weary greedily relent
Even though tired, give in greedily
In light fantastic lay me down
Lay me down in an enjoyable place
I can't resist it
I can't resist the temptation
Deliver me
Free me from my current state
Contributed by James M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.