“They’re snippets of words that were written over the years pulled together. The droning comes from the bottom end of the bass marimba with the mike slammed up between the actual wood slats, completely out of phase. We attempted to clarify it with another marimba part, but we left it as it was. The vibes on top evoke the atmosphere perfectly.”
(Budgie)
Morriña
The Creatures Lyrics
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Cast a pleasant light on my skin
Soothing satellite cruise
Moving on again
Distant trains on the breeze
Distant throats start to freeze
Tearful eyes growing dim
Cats that sound like babies crying
Magpie feathers in the rain
Christmas in your hair reclining
Moving on again
The Creatures' song Morriña is a poetic reflection on the transient nature of life and the constant cycle of moving on. The opening lines describe the serene and almost mystical sight of the moonlight touching the skin, offering a sense of calmness and tranquility. The image of the moon as a "soothing satellite cruise" suggests a sense of journey or movement, reinforcing the theme of the ephemeral nature of existence.
The second verse introduces a sense of melancholy, with the distant sound of trains and frozen throats evoking a sense of loneliness and isolation. The reference to "tearful eyes" further reinforces this mood, painting a picture of sorrow and loss. However, this is balanced by the image of cats that sound like babies crying, and the beauty of magpie feathers in the rain, which suggests that even in the darkest moments, there is still something to be appreciated and admired.
The chorus sums up the central message of the song, with the repeated phrase "moving on again" highlighting the constant forward motion of life, and the need to embrace change and let go of what we have lost. The final image of "Christmas in your hair reclining" suggests a sense of celebration and joy, even in the face of uncertainty and impermanence.
Line by Line Meaning
The crescent flight of the moon
The moon in its half phase appears to be flying in the sky
Casts a pleasant light on my skin
The gentle moonlight illuminates my skin in a pleasurable way
Soothing satellite cruise
The moon's calm journey through space brings comfort
Moving on again
Continuing with the journey
Distant trains on the breeze
The sound of faraway trains carried by the wind
Distant throats start to freeze
The chill in the air makes it feel like throats are freezing in the distance
Tearful eyes growing dim
Eyes filled with tears become blurry and lose focus
Moving on again
Continuing with the journey
Cats that sound like babies crying
The meows of cats resemble the cries of infants
Magpie feathers in the rain
Shiny and sleek magpie feathers getting wet in the rain
Christmas in your hair reclining
Imagery of a relaxing moment with Christmas decorations in one's hair
Moving on again
Continuing with the journey
We are moving on again...
Reiterating the idea that the journey and movement never stop
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@gregpearl7513
The crescent flight of the moon
Casts a pleasant light on my skin
Soothing satellite cruise
Moving on again
Distant trains on the breeze
Distant throats start to freeze
Tearful eyes growing dim
Moving on again
Cats that sound like babies crying
Magpie feathers in the rain
Christmas in your hair reclining
Moving on again
We are moving on again...
.....may wanna check the liner notes before you speak.
@jade7163
This song will always be associated with the time I was coming home on a train from Chicago, knowing that soon I would graduate high school and go off to Columbia Chicago to film school. I was nervous, sad, lost, excited. So many feelings at the precipice of adulthood.
@petemanning1768
I'm floating through a rainforest on a magic carpet when I listen to this.
@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole
Agreed. I think the key of C is always a key of the self, or being with one's self.
@benedettobruno1669
30 November 2018. Always and forever, thank you to Great Britain and the British people whose creativity, since the 1960s, has given the rest of the World hundreds of unique bands such as the Creatures and music of unparalleled beauty, quirkiness and atmosphere. What would our lives have been without British bands? Thank you from Sicily. And love, admiration and adoration.
@benedettobruno1669
@U570 Cumpà, picca ma bbuoni.
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@U570
U570,
mi dispiaci pi ttia ma pi mmia l'Italia e l'Italiano si ponn'agghiri a ffari futtiri.
@dicemer
Such a great comment. The UK is indeed a magical place and Siouxsie' s music is magic.
@generalmailbox3174
The most serene Siouxsie ever sounded.
@jimaginata
Never thought of it that way, but you could well be right! Thanks for the comment! :)
@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole
I think the key of C is always a key of the self, or being with one's self.