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.

C.V.A.
The Legendary Pink Dots Lyrics

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Peace in our time

Overall Meaning

We got the bruises and the scars to show how we earned them. We got the strength to keep on living, even though it hurts us. We got to keep our heads up and our hearts open, 'cause we don't know what's coming next. We got to take the hits and keep on swinging, never giving up.

The Legendary Pink Dots's song "C.V.A." is a haunting and thought-provoking ballad that speaks to the struggles that everyone faces in life. The lyrics are filled with powerful imagery and metaphor, urging the listener to find strength in the face of adversity. The title, which stands for cerebral vascular accident (stroke), is a reference to the unpredictable nature of life, and the fact that we never know what's coming next.

Line by Line Meaning

Peace in our time
Desire for tranquility and harmony in the present era

It's just a matter of timing
Achieving peace requires the right conditions and precise sequence of events

We're almost there, unfortunately
The desired state of peace is within reach, but obstacles prevent its attainment

The bullet in my brother's head was it meant for him or me instead?
The senseless violence and death caused by war raises questions about who the true targets are

Can't find the sunshine in the rain can't stop the world from causing pain
Despite efforts to find positivity in negative circumstances, the world's inherent cruelty and suffering persist

So let's just pass the time until they regulate us all
Instead of actively pursuing peace and change, individuals passively wait for external regulations to enforce it

Until the acid rain turns into golden showers
Hopeful anticipation for positive transformation and progress from a bleak state of affairs

And the dictator's milk becomes the cream that we devour
A statement on the oppressive underpinnings of society and how even the most revolting forms of authority can become normalized and even enjoyed by the masses

Peace in our time, it's just a matter of timing
Reiteration of the desire for peace, with emphasis on the delicate timing and conditions required for its achievement

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