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.
I Love You in Your Tragic Beauty
The Legendary Pink Dots Lyrics
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Eyes aimed high, but unfocused . . . . sure, you never noticed me.
You always wore the same dress; always bore the same
expression: "It's a loveless world so what's the point of looking?
Let it be . . ." I considered throwing roses--thought I'd maybe
wave a flag. Had to try and force some small connection--
but, there's a snag. It's my confession that I watch you in
my tragic isolation. In my fear . . . that's the way it's been
The opening line of The Legendary Pink Dots' song "I Love You in Your Tragic Beauty" sets the tone for a profound love story. The lyrics suggest that the singer is an isolated observer of the woman he loves. He wants to connect with her, but he knows it's impossible. The woman is totally unaware of his presence, as her eyes are aimed in the distance, and she seems to be lost in her own thoughts. The singer describes her perpetual expression as one of resignation and apathy. To him, the world is loveless and futile. But he cannot help himself – he is infatuated with her.
The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and unrequited love. The singer knows he cannot force a connection with the woman, but he still pines for her from afar. He watches her every move and admires her "tragic beauty." Even though he is isolated and fearful, he cannot stop loving her. The lyrics suggest a kind of hopeless romanticism that is both sad and beautiful.
Overall, "I Love You in Your Tragic Beauty" is a poignant expression of affection that stands out among The Legendary Pink Dots' vast discography. The lyrics are both poetic and heartfelt, capturing the essence of unfulfilled love.
Line by Line Meaning
I watched you in your tragic beauty walk beneath my window.
I observed you with a sense of sadness and despair in your appearance as you walked close to where I stay.
Eyes aimed high, but unfocused . . . . sure, you never noticed me.
Your eyes were directed upwards but seemed distant, and you never acknowledged my presence.
You always wore the same dress; always bore the same expression: "It's a loveless world so what's the point of looking?
Let it be . . ."
You wore the same attire every time I saw you, and your face conveyed a sense of resignation towards life and love.
I considered throwing roses--thought I'd maybe
wave a flag.
I thought of using gestures like throwing roses or waving a flag to grab your attention.
Had to try and force some small connection--
but, there's a snag.
Despite my efforts to establish some connection, there is an obstacle or hindrance.
It's my confession that I watch you in
my tragic isolation.
I accept it as my confession that I observe you from a place of melancholy and loneliness.
In my fear . . . that's the way it's been
for years. That's the way it will always be . . .
I have been in a state of fear and sorrow while observing you for many years, and it is probable that this will continue indefinitely.
Contributed by Chloe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Isahax
Te observé en tu trágica hermosura
caminar debajo de mi ventana
los ojos mirando hacia arriba
pero desenfocados
nunca te fijaste en mi
Siempre llevas el mismo vestido
Siempre soportando la misma expresión:
"Es un mundo sin amor, entonces ¿qué sentido tiene mirar? Déjalo así"
pensé en lanzarte rosas
pensé tal vez en ondear una bandera
intenté forzar alguna pequeña conexión
pero hay un obstáculo
confieso que te miro desde mi trágico aislamiento
desde mi miedo... así ha sido durante años
así es como siempre será...
siempre será...
Giulia Innamorati
I watched you in your tragic beauty walk beneath my window
Eyes aimed high, but unfocused
sure, you never noticed me
You always wore the same dress;
always bore the same expression:
"It's a loveless world so what's the point of looking? Let it be"
I considered throwing roses, thought I'd maybe wave a flag.
Had to try and force some small connection
But, there's a snag.
It's my confession that I watch you in my tragic isolation.
In my fear , that's the way it's been
For years. That's the way it will always be . .
Foppish Dilletaunt
One of the most underrated bands of all time.
pracm
"It's my confession that I watched you in my tragic isolation"
Beautiful song; beautiful voice; beautiful lyrics.
defrox
This has been, is and will always be a masterpiece.
pracm
Always be. Always be. Always...
Esolog5 Phil
nearly a tear -bringer....
pixie druid
When I saw the Pink Dots in Cambridge a couple years ago, my favorite moment of the show was in between songs, someone in the audience called out a request, "Tragic Beauty!"
Edward leaned over the microphone slowly, and in his low, ghoulish whisper of a voice he responded, "No."
TV Title Champion
Yup. He did that a bunch here, too. "Lisa's Party!" "Nope." "Princess Coldheart!" "Nope." Until somebody hit upon City of Needles, and he kind of perked up a bit, and said "okay", and launched into a raucous, cacophonous version of that song. The end of that fucker was pretty close to what a nitrous oxide rush sounds like.
normal man
Based
Mathew Mercury Jones
Oh those are great stories!
ray of Ra
He doesn’t accept requests, yet I’ve been blessed to be present when they played past material!💎💜🙏