What makes this band different from The Magnetic Fields is that any glimmer of hope is absolutely extinguished.
Discography:
- The New Despair - EP - (Merge, November 1997)
- The Tragic Treasury: Songs from A Series of Unfortunate Events - LP - (Nonesuch, October 2006)
The Tragic Treasury... is a collection of songs originally released as music for the audio book version of Lemony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events". There are thirteen songs corresponding to the 13 volumes in the series, plus two bonus tracks.
The Gothic Archies briefly toured to promote the album featuring Merritt on ukulele and Daniel Handler as Lemony Snicket on accordion.
The Gothic Archies have also produced music for the audio book of Neil Gaiman's "Coraline".
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Walking My Gargoyle
The Gothic Archies Lyrics
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A spring in our feet, whistling a tune
Hey there, little moon, how's Mr. Sun?
I meet everyone, walking my gargoyle
Loving and loyal, he's my best friend
Folks can't comprehend the fact that he talks
Vultures and hawks turn white as doves
I found him on a church
He helps with my research
People recoil when they see me
Obviously, I'm pretty extreme
Most people scream most of the time
But always when I'm walking my gargoyle
Puddles may boil when we go by
My gargoyle and I, happy again
Beautiful men? Yes, without fail
I'm wagging my tails walking my gargoyle
Wagging my tails walking my gargoyle
The Gothic Archies' song "Walking My Gargoyle" is about a person walking down the street with their gargoyle, which is their best friend. This person loves and is loyal to their gargoyle, but other people are frightened of it because it talks. Despite this, the person continues to walk their gargoyle through the city, whistling a tune and greeting everyone they meet.
The lyrics suggest that the person who walks the gargoyle is an outsider and that their eccentricity makes people recoil in fear. The gargoyle serves as a protector and companion to this outsider, giving them a sense of belonging and friendship. The verse about finding the gargoyle on a church also alludes to Gothic imagery, further emphasizing the outsider status of both the person and their companion.
Overall, "Walking My Gargoyle" is a playful, Gothic-themed song about finding friendship and companionship in unconventional places.
Line by Line Meaning
Regal and royal, we walk down the street
Walking down the road in a proud, majestic gait
A spring in our feet, whistling a tune
Walking energetically with a cheerful melody
Hey there, little moon, how's Mr. Sun?
Greeting the moon and also inquiring about the state of the sun
I meet everyone, walking my gargoyle
Engaging with everyone while accompanied by my gargoyle
Loving and loyal, he's my best friend
My faithful and affectionate companion is my closest ally
Folks can't comprehend the fact that he talks
People are unable to grasp the concept of my gargoyle's ability to communicate
Vultures and hawks turn white as doves
The sight of my gargoyle prompts even the most fearsome birds to become docile
'Cause everyone loves my little gargoyle
My gargoyle is well-liked and admired by all
I found him on a church
I discovered my gargoyle at a church premise
He helps with my research
My gargoyle assists me with my scientific investigations
People recoil when they see me
Individuals react with dismay at the sight of me
Obviously, I'm pretty extreme
It's evident that I'm quite unconventional
Most people scream most of the time
People usually emit loud cries when they encounter me
But always when I'm walking my gargoyle
This reaction always arises when I am with my gargoyle
Puddles may boil when we go by
The fervent energy exuding from us causes puddles to heat up as we pass
My gargoyle and I, happy again
My gargoyle and I are delightedly joyous while together
Beautiful men? Yes, without fail
We come across handsome men consistently
I'm wagging my tails walking my gargoyle
I am overjoyed, and my excitement causes me to wag not one, but multiple tails while walking with my gargoyle
Contributed by Charlotte B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.