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.

Fourth Secret
The Legendary Pink Dots Lyrics

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Khata clim sa vecchi Sa-lem Ka! Ah-lye mish savalti dahrin pecchi sona kor malesh shi ka! Ka! Mish-Ka!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Legendary Pink Dots' song Fourth Secret seem to be in a language that is not immediately recognizable. However, upon closer inspection, it appears to be a mix of made-up words and fragments of various languages. The repetition of "Ka!" and "Mish-Ka!" suggests a sense of urgency or excitement. The phrase "Fourth Secret" may allude to a hidden truth or knowledge, with the lyrics serving as a sort of incantation or invocation to access it.

It's possible that the lyrics are meant to be interpreted in a more abstract or symbolic sense, rather than being tied to a specific meaning. The use of made-up words and the mixing of different languages could be a deliberate choice to create a dreamlike or surreal atmosphere.

Overall, the lyrics to Fourth Secret may be difficult to fully grasp in a literal sense, but they create a mood and atmosphere that adds to the overall effect of the song. It's up to the listener to interpret them in their own way.

Line by Line Meaning

Khata clim sa vecchi Sa-lem
The mistake was made long ago in the ancient city of Salem

Ka!
Ha!

Ah-lye mish savalti dahrin pecchi
I did not think about the consequences at that time

sona kor malesh shi ka!
Now I see the pain it has caused

Ka!
Ha!

Mish-Ka!
I am the one to blame

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