The Legendary Pink Dots are a Netherlands-based band formed in August 1980 … Read Full Bio ↴The Legendary Pink Dots are a Netherlands-based band formed in August 1980 in the UK who, although distinctly underground, have been musically influential over the years. The band name was derived from pink dots of nail varnish on the piano in their squat, where founding members Edward and April lived. The band has as its focal point vocalist Edward Ka-Spel, who is, along with Phil "The Silverman" Knight, one of the original remaining members of the band. In the mid eighties the band resettled in the Netherlands, where they still reside today. Apart from Edward and Phil, the line-up has gone through many changes. Members such as Ryan Moore, a Canadian bass player, who joined in 1991 after the recordings of the Last Man to Fly with the Tear Garden (he joined as a session musician), went on to form their own labels and musical projects. See Twilight Circus and M Records. Their music is nothing if not original and it is difficult to categorise, but comparisons may be drawn with bands like Pink Floyd and Can.

Their sound has been described as an amalgamation of psychedelic rock, industrial, synth-pop and avant-garde. They have released over 40 records and continuously tour the world.

Members of the band have also collaborated with Nurse With Wound, The Dresden Dolls, Jarboe, HNAS, Jim O'Rourke, Skinny Puppy's cEvin Key, forming The Tear Garden. Ka Spel accompanied Skinny Puppy for a small part of their 1988 European 'Head Trauma' tour in Sweden. Key also appears on the 1994 album 9 Lives to Wonder.

Agape
The Legendary Pink Dots Lyrics

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Like two souls touching. Thoughts a - breaking - Lovers sleeping. Waves
breaking against our minds. We play, play and laugh, play and laugh and
sing to the heavens. Eyes smiling to eyes, across the words of wisdom.
As you strayed, kicked heels in the spray. Til my heart broke out. I dive
into the waves to join us once again in the deep green playground they call
home. And others watch... but to us they melt into the trees, lured by
we... the sirens. They back away from the sea green, from the things they
fear. From the death. From the sirens...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Agape by The Legendary Pink Dots speak of a deep and intimate connection between two lovers. The imagery used compares their minds and souls to the crashing waves of the sea, signifying the immense power and intensity of their love. The lyrics also touch upon the playful nature of their relationship, with the two laughing, singing, and enjoying each other's company. Despite the outward perception of others watching, the lovers are closely bonded and even referred to as sirens, a mythical creature that lures sailors into the sea with their enchanting voices.

The lyrics suggest that the depth of their love is something that others are unable to understand or even afraid of, as they back away from the "sea green" and the things they fear. The lovers, on the other hand, dive into the waves to join each other once again in their home. The song ends with the repeated mention of the sirens, perhaps symbolizing that their love is so all-consuming that it captures or lures in anyone who comes too close.

Line by Line Meaning

Like two souls touching. Thoughts a - breaking -
We feel a strong spiritual connection; our thoughts are overwhelming us.

Lovers sleeping. Waves breaking against our minds.
As we sleep like lovers, turbulent thoughts are crashing into our consciousness.

We play, play and laugh, play and laugh and sing to the heavens.
We indulge in lighthearted joy, singing praises to the divine.

Eyes smiling to eyes, across the words of wisdom.
We exchange happy looks while contemplating profound truths.

As you strayed, kicked heels in the spray. Til my heart broke out.
When you wandered away and frolicked in the sea, I felt lonely and heartbroken.

I dive into the waves to join us once again in the deep green playground they call home.
I immerse myself in the ocean to reunite with you in this natural paradise.

And others watch... but to us they melt into the trees, lured by we... the sirens.
Though others observe us, they soon blend into the surroundings, captivated by our allure like the mythical sirens.

They back away from the sea green, from the things they fear. From the death. From the sirens...
They retreat from the ocean's verdant hue, afraid of danger, mortality, and our enchanting influence.

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