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.

Lucifer Landed
The Legendary Pink Dots Lyrics

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Dance for me.
He calls out from the fence, but we just shake a little.
Fall for me.
We fall and make ammends with holy Marys.
I can't look you in the eye, your heel is pressing hard upon my head.
You terrify me truly, petrify me half to death.
You're telling me that you feel mysterious today.
Walk with me, or might I walk with you? What does it take?

Be with me.
I can still remember feeling weightless, feeling free.
I could dance without a hundred fingers pointing,
where the laughs were never mean.
And I know there's something out there.
And I know I'm gonna get there.
Come to me.
Come to me.
You'll offer me your hand.
(?????)

Please offer me your hand.
Don't you be mysterious today.

Overall Meaning

The Legendary Pink Dots' song "Lucifer Landed" is a haunting and enigmatic piece that hints at themes of temptation, fear, and escape. The lyrics appear to be addressed to a figure who is both alluring and terrifying, perhaps representing some kind of sinister force or temptation. The repeated refrain to "dance for me" and "fall for me" suggest a dangerous seduction, with the singer feeling both attracted and repelled by the figure in question. The line "I can't look you in the eye, your heel is pressing hard upon my head" implies a sense of subjugation or coercion, as if the singer is being forced to submit to the figure's will.

The chorus, with its repeated plea to "come to me" and "offer me your hand," suggests a longing to escape from this dangerous situation and find some kind of refuge or safety. The lines "I know there's something out there / And I know I'm gonna get there" hint at a sense of hope and determination, despite the darkness and fear of the rest of the song.

Overall, the lyrics of "Lucifer Landed" are cryptic and open to interpretation, leaving much to the listener's imagination. However, the haunting melody and evocative imagery make for a powerful and memorable piece of music.

Line by Line Meaning

Dance for me.
He requests a dance, but we don't respond much

Fall for me.
We fall and reconcile with prayers to the Virgin Mary.

I can't look you in the eye, your heel is pressing hard upon my head.
I can't face you, your oppression frightens me.

You terrify me truly, petrify me half to death.
You scare me so much, you have me paralyzed.

You're telling me that you feel mysterious today.
You say you're enigmatic at this moment.

Walk with me, or might I walk with you? What does it take?
Shall we stroll together, or should I follow you? What's necessary?

Be with me.
I recall the feeling of being weightless and unrestricted.

I could dance without a hundred fingers pointing, where the laughs were never mean.
I was able to dance without the scrutiny of others and without cruel mockery.

And I know there's something out there.
I'm aware of something beyond what's evident.

And I know I'm gonna get there.
I'm certain I'll reach that place.

Come to me.
Join me.

You'll offer me your hand.
You'll extend your hand to me.

(?????)

Please offer me your hand.
Kindly reach out to me.

Don't you be mysterious today.
Avoid being secretive today.

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