Queen Of Charades
The Connells Lyrics


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I remember who Venus held in her arms
I can call up some things she would say
But all I envision are the saddest things
Tearfilled eyelashes
Fanning flames to ashes
In a game of charades

She's bigger than virtue
Sadder than hope
You could set sail on the things she would say
But all I remember is like a tapestry
Miles of inventions way before engines
In a game of charades

And do you refuse to play
I think you nearly got the better of me
Do you refuse to play
I think you nearly lost one dearly
The queen of charades

Saturday's venus
Held on the lawn
Eyeshadows, sinews and veins
It's all so familiar in this bag of things
With mixed up intentions




Deep dark indentions
And the queen of charades

Overall Meaning

The Connells's song "Queen of Charades" is a melancholic, introspective ballad that reflects on memories of a woman named Venus. The lyrics reminisce about her, the things she would say, and the saddest moments she experienced. Despite the trappings of her beauty and grace, Venus is defined by her sadness, a characteristic that is emphasized and heightened by imagery of tear-filled eyelashes and flaming ashes. The lyrics are also reflective of the nature of relationships, where we remember only some of the things our loved ones say, and the tears and heartbreak they endured.


Through the song, we understand that Venus was much more than what she appeared to be in the surface, "she's bigger than virtue/sadder than hope." The lyrics suggest that perhaps she didn't fit well in the world we live in, or she was disillusioned about what she found around her. The chorus repeats the phrase "the queen of charades", a metaphor that represents Venus's mask or facade she put on in interactions with others. In this game of charades, Venus hid her true self from others, but it only revealed deep sadness and emotions that she kept locked away, making the game of charades never truly won.


"Queen of Charades" by The Connells has been applauded for the poetic and reflective themes it explores. The song questions the nature of relationships, memory, and the facades we put on in daily life, with all their heartbreak, sadness, and illusions. It is a powerful reminder of the inner worlds that we all carry, which are often hidden behind personas and facades.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember who Venus held in her arms
I recall the people that the goddess of love, Venus, embraced in history


I can call up some things she would say
I'm able to remember some of the phrases that the goddess would speak


But all I envision are the saddest things
However, all I imagine are the most mournful memories related to Venus


Tearfilled eyelashes
Her eyes were filled with tears, suggesting she was sad or upset


Fanning flames to ashes
She's causing destruction and chaos, reminiscent of a blazing inferno


In a game of charades
These actions are part of a pantomime, where someone is pretending or hiding the truth


She's bigger than virtue
She's very influential and powerful, surpassing the purity of morality


Sadder than hope
The sadness surrounding her is stronger than any hope that exists


You could set sail on the things she would say
Her words have the ability to transport you to new places and experiences


But all I remember is like a tapestry
Despite the potential of her words, all that is retained is a woven fabric of memories


Miles of inventions way before engines
Her ideas are vast and creative, predating modern engines and technology


In a game of charades
These thoughts and concepts are still part of the theatrical performance, where the truth may be hidden


And do you refuse to play
Are you unwilling to take part in this game of pretence?


I think you nearly got the better of me
You have almost succeeded in outsmarting me or gaining the upper hand


Do you refuse to play
Again, are you not willing to participate in this charade?


I think you nearly lost one dearly
You have almost lost someone valuable or important to you


The queen of charades
This person is the master of the theatrical performance, and is able to deceive or manipulate with ease


Saturday's Venus
This is referring to a particular occasion that Venus was celebrated or worshipped


Held on the lawn
The celebration was held outdoors, possibly on a field or yard


Eyeshadows, sinews and veins
These are possibly descriptors of the appearance of humans at the celebration


It's all so familiar in this bag of things
All of these memories are stored and kept in this container, possibly referring to someone's mind or physical possession


With mixed up intentions
The motives and desires are unclear or confusing


Deep dark indentions
There are emotional wounds or marks left behind after the charade has been played


And the queen of charades
The mastermind of the game is still present and in control, continuing to manipulate with ease




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B Bloem


on In my Head

I always thought this was being sung to an aborted baby.