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.

My First Zonee
The Legendary Pink Dots Lyrics

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Calling you now on my first Zonee.
Milking the cow with my first Zonee.
Out on the trail, I'll spank the pony.
I'll conquer the world with my first Zonee...
Under the Ocean, seeding the clouds you'll be with me.
Forgive me, there is no need to shout it
from the top of the mountain or down in the well.
I'll just text you, "I like you".

No scabby hands with my first Zonee.
No stubborn stains with my first Zonee.
No sleeping around my one and only.
I've never been lied to by my first Zonee.
When I'm lonely, when I'm sad I go through my
ringtones deleting all the dead ones.
There's no time for tears, there's no regret.

All I have to do is SEND.
I'm never alone with my first Zonee.

Overall Meaning

The Legendary Pink Dots's song "My First Zonee" is a surrealistic and cryptic portrayal of a person's relationship with their first mobile phone or a similar technological device. The lyrics are comprised of seemingly disparate phrases that describe how the singer interacts with their phone, from calling and texting to using it to milk a cow or spank a pony. The lyrics suggest that the phone is more than just a tool; it is a companion and a source of comfort, as the singer declares that they are "never alone" with their first Zonee.

The verses also hint at the culture of constant connectivity and communication that technology has created, as the singer deletes "dead" ringtones and uses the device to "conquer the world." At the same time, the chorus emphasizes the phone's reliability and innocence, as the singer declares that their "first Zonee" has never lied to them or caused them any trouble. However, the final line of the song - "I'm never alone with my first Zonee" - hints at a deeper loneliness or disconnection that the singer may be experiencing in their relationships outside of technology.

Overall, "My First Zonee" is a surreal and thought-provoking meditation on how technology and communication intersect with our lives and our sense of self.

Line by Line Meaning

Calling you now on my first Zonee.
I am making a call to you using my new device, my first Zonee.

Milking the cow with my first Zonee.
I am using my first Zonee while performing the task of milking a cow.

Out on the trail, I'll spank the pony.
While outdoors, I will use my new Zonee device to accomplish various tasks.

I'll conquer the world with my first Zonee...
I feel empowered with my new device and believe that it will help me conquer the world.

Under the Ocean, seeding the clouds you'll be with me.
Even in difficult situations or faraway places, I will remain connected with you through my new Zonee device.

Forgive me, there is no need to shout it from the top of the mountain or down in the well.
I apologize if I have upset you, but it is not necessary to make a big scene about it.

I'll just text you, "I like you".
Instead, I will simply send you a text message expressing my positive feelings towards you.

No scabby hands with my first Zonee.
My hands will not become rough and damaged from using my new Zonee device.

No stubborn stains with my first Zonee.
My new device is clean and will not cause any unsightly stains or marks.

No sleeping around my one and only.
I am loyal to my first Zonee and will not seek out other devices.

I've never been lied to by my first Zonee.
I have never experienced deception or mistrust from my new device.

When I'm lonely, when I'm sad I go through my ringtones deleting all the dead ones.
During times of loneliness or sadness, I distract myself by organizing and cleaning up my phone's ringtones.

There's no time for tears, there's no regret.
I refuse to spend time dwelling on negative emotions and instead choose to focus on the positive aspects of owning a new device.

All I have to do is SEND.
I find comfort in the simplicity of sending messages and accessing other features on my new Zonee device.

I'm never alone with my first Zonee.
With my new device, I always have access to communication and entertainment, which helps me feel less alone.

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