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.

Bad Hair
The Legendary Pink Dots Lyrics

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Will you stand next to me?
Will you cast nets for me?
Flying through space or falling from grace?
Will you accept me?
Maintain your respect for me?
When I ignore you or simply implore you to?
Bad hair
Just a day when i'm not in mood...

I'll get over it soon...
I'll be with you soon..
Will you make borders, when I press on your shoulders?
When I'm shouting out orders, or being a bore?
(Pleas for...hit me)
Will you now call for me?

Turn down the lights for me?
I'm lit an

Overall Meaning

d wired and i'm filled with desire to...

The lyrics of Bad Hair by The Legendary Pink Dots explore themes of loyalty, acceptance, and emotional instability. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer asking their partner if they will stand by them and support them even when they are at their worst. The imagery of casting nets and flying through space or falling from grace suggest that this relationship is a journey that requires effort and sacrifice from both parties.

The chorus "Bad hair, just a day when I'm not in the mood, I'll get over it soon, I'll be with you soon" provides a glimpse into the singer's emotional volatility. They acknowledge that they have a temporary moodiness that causes them to withdraw from their partner, but they promise that it will pass and they will resume their relationship soon.

The second verse adds another layer to the complexity of the relationship, with the singer asking if their partner will set boundaries and push back when they are being difficult or demanding. They seem to want their partner to be strong and assertive, but also caring and patient with them.

Overall, the song seems to be questioning the limits of love and loyalty, as well as exploring the ups and downs of emotional intimacy in a relationship. The title "Bad Hair" could be seen as a symbol for the singer's unstable emotions, or it could be a metaphor for feeling out of control or disheveled in general.

Line by Line Meaning

Will you stand next to me?
Asks the listener if they will stay by their side and not abandon them in the face of difficult circumstances.

Will you cast nets for me?
Asks the listener if they will provide support and help them catch opportunities like fishing boats casting nets.

Flying through space or falling from grace?
Asks if the listener will stay with them whether they are on top of the world, or have reached rock bottom.

Will you accept me?
Asks if the listener will love and accept them for who they are, flaws and all.

Maintain your respect for me?
Asks the listener to continue treating them with respect even when they're not acting their best.

When I ignore you or simply implore you to?
Asks if the listener will still stand by them even when they're not paying attention, or asking repeatedly for help.

Bad hair
Refers to a day where they're feeling low and unappealing as a person, reflecting on their mental state.

Just a day when i'm not in mood...
Expresses how some days they are just not feeling good mentally and asks the listener to be patient.

I'll get over it soon...
Promises to try and overcome these negative feelings.

I'll be with you soon..
Assures the listener that they will return to their usual self and be present with them soon again.

Will you make borders, when I press on your shoulders?
Asks if the listener will create boundaries and push them away when they're leaning on them too hard.

When I'm shouting out orders, or being a bore?
Asks if the listener is willing to put up with them when they're being bossy or tedious.

Will you now call for me?
Asks if the listener will request their presence when they're feeling lonely.

Turn down the lights for me?
Asks the listener to make them comfortable and create a relaxing atmosphere.

I'm lit and see-through, will you reveal you?
Metaphorically compares their state of mind to being transparent, and asks if the listener is willing to be honest as well.

Will you laugh with me?
Asks if the listener will share in the good times and laugh with them in joy.

Never hold back from me?
Asks if the listener will be open and transparent, and not hold anything back from them.

When I'm acting insane or feeling the pain of...
Asks if the listener will stay by their side through the highs and the lows, through mental struggles and emotional suffering.

Just a day when I'm feeling down...
Repeats the idea of being in a low mental state, and again asks for patience and understanding.

I'll pick myself up and shake that frown...
Promises to try and pull themselves out of this negative state once again.

Will you ignore me?
Asks if the listener will shut them out when they're feeling vulnerable and insecure.

Slam the door on me?
Asks if the listener will completely abandon them when they're feeling low and unappealing.

When I'm insecure or try to allure you to?
Asks if the listener is willing to put up with their insecurities and not be swayed by false pretenses.

When I'm acting absurd or simply not heard?
Asks if the listener is willing to put up with them when they're being ridiculous or not listening to reason.

Will you stand up for me?
Asks if the listener will support and defend them when nobody else stands up for them.

Maintain an armory for me?
Metaphorically refers to keeping a store of love and respect for them even in difficult times.

Though I'm far from the norm or caught in a storm?
Asks if the listener will continue loving them even when they're different from normal society or going through a tough time.

Just a day when I'm out of line...
Repeats the idea of being in a negative mental state and not acting in their normal character.

I'll clean up my act with a bottle of wine...
Metaphorically suggests finding a way to fix their mental state, possibly through indulging in something that makes them happy.

I'll be with you soon...
Assures the listener that they will return to their former self and be present with them soon again.

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