B) The Creatures, an Italo disco act, featuring the members Antonello Difino, Mario Flores and Maurizio Sangineto. Their most notable singles were: Believe In Yourself (1983), Maybe One Day (1984) and Japan (1986). From 1982 to 1991 they have released 7 albums.
SLIPPING AWAY
The Creatures Lyrics
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my world is
slowly dissolving
ground beneath my feet
it's melting away
black falls into black
I'm just a shadow
of
losing gravity
don't you know I'm
slipping away
fix your stare load your eyes
now I'm shot down in
flames
fix your stare load your eyes
all in the firmament
flares
a sea of melting clocks
the tick-tock
time dripping away
all that was for real
is just a memory
starting to fade
all that was for real
just a memory
slipping away
it's
slipping
away
The lyrics of The Creatures' song Slipping Away present a powerful depiction of a person's realization that their world is slowly crumbling and fading away. The singer begins by describing this phenomenon as their world "pale against the sun" and "slowly dissolving" as the ground beneath their feet melts away. The imagery of "black falls into black" and the singer becoming "just a shadow of my former self" emphasize the disintegration of their entire reality. They feel like they are "losing gravity" and are "slipping away," desperately seeking connection and stability with others.
The chorus of the song is particularly striking, as the singer implores their listeners to "fix your stare load your eyes," highlighting the importance of attention and focus. However, despite the singer's desperate plea for connection, they ultimately feel like they are "shot down in flames," with the "sea of melting clocks" and "tick-tock time dripping away" representing the futility and impermanence of everything in life. The person they once were and the world they once knew are "just a memory starting to fade," with everything slipping away from them.
Overall, the lyrics of The Creatures' Slipping Away offer a haunting and poignant exploration of the fragility of existence and the desperate desire for meaning and connection in a disintegrating world.
Line by Line Meaning
pale against the sun
My surroundings seem lifeless and insignificant compared to the powerful and radiant sun.
my world is
I am consumed by my own existence and struggling to find a sense of balance and purpose in my surroundings.
slowly dissolving
My sense of reality and identity is gradually deteriorating and becoming more uncertain.
ground beneath my feet
The foundation of my stability and security is unstable and constantly shifting, making me feel lost and disoriented.
it's melting away
Everything in my life that I thought was solid and permanent is slowly disappearing and leaving me with nothing to hold onto.
black falls into black
My world is becoming increasingly dark and hopeless, with no glimmers of light or hope in sight.
I'm just a shadow
I feel as if I am disappearing and becoming invisible, no longer able to shape or influence the world around me.
of
my former self
I am losing all the qualities and traits that made me who I am, leaving behind an empty and unrecognizable shell of my former self.
losing gravity
I am losing my grip on reality and sinking deeper into despair and chaos with each passing moment.
don't you know I'm
I am trying to reach out to someone for help and support, hoping that they will understand the gravity of my situation.
slipping away
I am slowly losing my hold on life and drifting further away from my goals and aspirations.
fix your stare load your eyes
I am begging someone to pay attention to me and see the severity of my situation before it's too late.
now I'm shot down in
My hopes and dreams have been completely destroyed and shattered, leaving me with nothing but pain and despair.
flames
all in the firmament
Everything that I thought was solid and unchanging is in fact fleeting and transient, subject to constant change and upheaval.
flares
a sea of melting clocks
Time is a fluid and ever-shifting concept, which I cannot control or even fully understand.
the tick-tock
The relentless and constant ticking of the clock represents my fear of running out of time and losing control of my life.
time dripping away
I am acutely aware of time slipping through my fingers, and I am powerless to stop it or change its course.
all that was for real
All the things that I thought were permanent and unchanging are in fact temporary and fleeting, destined to disappear and be forgotten.
is just a memory
My past experiences and memories are all that I have left, and they are slowly fading away and losing their power over me.
starting to fade
My memories and experiences are becoming less vivid and less able to provide me with comfort or guidance.
slipping away
My grip on life is slipping away, and I am losing my sense of purpose and identity.
it's
slipping
away
Contributed by Alexis D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lilianavelazco3476
My all time favorite song from The Creatures, it's amazing. Bless Siouxsie, she changed my life.
@oovii808
Siouxsie changed your life? Thought you were born that way...next lie.
@keith-leecastle6700
The Creatures were and are so underrated. I’m always amazed when those shitty music magazines do their top 20 drummers Budgie is never mentioned. Him and Steven Morris are MY drummers……and Pete de Freitas.
@draped_in_black
Great stuff, one of my favourites.
@DezMoody
Soooo beautiful
@andrenogueira-kourkoulis2381
I love this track.....
@MacCentrisSimpleSencilla
thank you, my favorite from the creatures <3 <3
@minoassk
Yes, I own it on CD format. Anyway, glad you found them.
@chewbacca4me
Amazing! Hey, can someone please post the album version of 'Turn It On' from Anima Animus? Thanks to infinity.
@robertvogel3784
i shall see what i can do paren. I have PILES of old albums packed into boxes in a storage shed, this album IS in it. i just need to find it, i will for you on account that you have failed to put future bible heroes, o what a dream it was.