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.
Golden Dawn
The Legendary Pink Dots Lyrics
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we'd meet where all eyes are turned away. Where we can lay, where we can
play... and forget the storm. Will you weep when I slip away... at Golden
Dawn?
I drew a star, and you drew a circle. We hid in the car, we crossed our
fingers be hurtled down the street. The fog was creeping slow, the
deathbird peeping through the window. We drove on... on and on 'til
Golden Dawn.
island which no-one else could find. Where we could hide and watch the tide
slide in at twilight. We made love... on and on 'til Golden Dawn.
The Legendary Pink Dots is an experimental rock band that is known for their intricate, enigmatic lyrics, and "Golden Dawn" is certainly no exception. The song opens with the singer offering themselves up as a slave to their lover, in return for the opportunity to escape from the world and its watchful eyes. The two of them will live in a cave, where they can play and forget the storm. But the singer wonders if their lover will weep when they slip away at "Golden Dawn." The phrase "Golden Dawn" evokes a certain sense of mystical transcendence, as the singer appears to be seeking a place beyond the physical world where he can be with his lover without fear of interruption.
The second verse deepens the sense of secrecy and danger that surrounds the lovers. They draw a star and a circle, perhaps with intentions of summoning or evoking some kind of spirit. They hide in the car as they drive down the street, perhaps running from someone or something. The deathbird is peeping through the window, adding to the ominous atmosphere. The verse ends with them driving on and on, until they reach Golden Dawn.
The final verse reveals that the singer and his lover have sought refuge on a secret island, away from prying eyes. Here, they can hide and watch the tide slide in at twilight, and make love until Golden Dawn. The song seems to be about seeking a transcendent experience with a loved one, away from the constraints of society and mundane reality.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be your slave, maybe you'll be my priestess.
I am willing to serve you and be subservient to you, perhaps you will be my spiritual guide and mentor.
I'd live in a cave and we'd meet where all eyes are turned away.
I would find shelter in a dark, lonely place and we could rendezvous in a deserted location where no one would notice us.
Where we can lay, where we can play... and forget the storm.
We can relax and have fun together without worrying about the difficulties and problems of life.
Will you weep when I slip away... at Golden Dawn?
When I leave this world, will you mourn for me?
I drew a star, and you drew a circle.
I created a symbol for myself, and you created a separate symbol for yourself.
We hid in the car, we crossed our fingers be hurtled down the street.
We found safety and protection inside the vehicle, and we hoped for the best as we traveled recklessly.
The fog was creeping slow, the deathbird peeping through the window.
The mist was slowly approaching, and we saw a symbol of death outside.
We drove on... on and on 'til Golden Dawn.
We kept moving forward nonstop until we reached a particular destination.
I read the news and you heard the sirens.
I learned about current events from media sources, and you detected emergency signals from a distance.
We packed, then we flew to an island which no-one else could find.
We packed our belongings and traveled by air to a remote place where no one else could locate us.
Where we could hide and watch the tide slide in at twilight.
We were able to seek shelter and stay hidden while observing the natural phenomenon of the ocean's tide at dusk.
We made love... on and on 'til Golden Dawn.
We engaged in intimate physical activity over an extended period of time until we reached our intended destination.
Contributed by Christian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
harajuki
I can never get enough of this song....
Martin Desbois
My favorite LPD song. So profound and dramatic.
Eklektik40
One of my favorite LPD song. So mysterious, profound, touching.
gyqz
Thank you for posting this one!!! I am a fan of TLPD for over 20 years....also mimir, the teargarden and Ka-spell himself!!!!
bellydweller
magnificent layering. sparse and expansive. haunting lyrics. Perfect example of not just knowing how to play but equally important when not to play
obsessive | discipline
Great song, and excellent selection of images.
DerDrache707071
A wonderful upload. The images fit brilliantly with the song. :-)
neph13
i heard this for the first time in 1986 and it changed my life from then on. Thanks for posting it!
Eduardo Rivera
This always never fails to sooth the soul..
Tlacuilo Antonio
Thank you to publish this video, It is medicine for my soul. A hymn for blue hearts