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.

Digital
The Legendary Pink Dots Lyrics

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I did it all the hours that God grants me.
I test myself, I test my friends, it never ends.
I bend their minds, I mind the bends.
They take it all, don't mind at all.
They're digital. They're digital.

They did it all the hours that God grants them.
They test themselves, they test their friends, it never ends.

They bend my mind, they mind the bends.

I take it all, don't mind at all.
I'm digital.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Legendary Pink Dots' song "Digital" speak about the concept of digital technology and how it has become an essential part of our lives. The song begins with the singer talking about how he has embraced digital technology in his life and how he spends all his time testing himself and his friends using digital means. He then moves on to talk about how his friends have also become digital and how they are no longer bound by traditional means of communication or expression.

The chorus of the song, "They're digital. They're digital," suggests that the singer and his friends have become one with technology and are no longer able to differentiate between themselves and the digital world. The second verse is a reflection of the first, with the singer acknowledging that his friends have had the same experience as him and have embraced digital technology to the same extent. The final line of the song, "I'm digital", suggests that the singer has also become completely immersed in digital technology and that it has become an integral part of his identity.

Overall, "Digital" is a lyrically complex song that explores the relationship between digital technology and human identity. The song speaks to a timeless theme of the dangers of losing oneself in the pursuit of progress and the importance of maintaining a balance between the physical and digital worlds.

Line by Line Meaning

I did it all the hours that God grants me.
I've spent all my time trying to achieve something, even working until the last minute that God has given me.

I test myself, I test my friends, it never ends.
I constantly challenge myself and those around me, the cycle of testing never seems to stop.

I bend their minds, I mind the bends.
I'm able to influence and manipulate their thoughts, but I also need to be careful not to push them too far.

They take it all, don't mind at all.
My friends are able to handle my tests and challenges without any negative impact on their mental health.

They're digital. They're digital.
My friends have adapted to the digital age where everything is fast-paced and constantly changing, and they're able to keep up with the challenges thrown at them. Similarly, I'm also able to adapt and thrive in this digital world.

Writer(s): Demetrius Stewart, Writers Unknown

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