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.

On The Boards
The Legendary Pink Dots Lyrics

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Thursday was a good day. He'd be turning up at nine, he'd be turning
down the lights, he'd be breaking out the wine. Made it whoopee on the
settee, shared a candle, split a line. Made it happy in the
chandeliers. Mind-mind-mind-link. I think we really could get on
together. Mind-mind-mind-link. My planetary choo-choo girl, you got me
in a superwhirl. I'd climb out to the Milky Way. Mind-mind-mind-link
Take it away brothers.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Legendary Pink Dots' song "On The Boards" depict a romantically passionate encounter between two people. The singer describes how Thursday was a good day and his partner will be arriving at 9 o'clock. They turn down the lights, open a bottle of wine, and indulge in each other's company. As the night continues, they share a candle, split a line, and make love on the settee. The singer states that the love-making was so pleasurable, it felt like they were in the chandeliers.

The lyrics convey an almost psychedelic joy and ecstasy as the singer describes the sensory and emotional experience of being with his partner. He feels a deep connection with her and believes they could really "get on together." He refers to her as his planetary choo-choo girl and exclaims that she has him in a superwhirl, giving the impression of an intense, whirlwind romance. The repeated phrase "Mind-mind-mind-link" could represent the telepathic connection the two lovers share, as if they are in tune with each other on a deeper level.

Overall, the lyrics to "On The Boards" are a vivid depiction of a passionate, sensual encounter between two people who are deeply infatuated with each other.

Line by Line Meaning

Thursday was a good day.
The day mentioned was pleasant.

He'd be turning up at nine, he'd be turning down the lights, he'd be breaking out the wine.
A person intended to arrive after nine, dimming the lights and serving wine.

Made it whoopee on the settee, shared a candle, split a line.
Involved in physical intimacy on the sofa, lighting a candle, and sharing illicit drugs.

Made it happy in the chandeliers.
The happiness and ecstasy felt was reflected in the chandeliers.

Mind-mind-mind-link. I think we really could get on together. Mind-mind-mind-link.
The connection between two people is so strong it could lead to a relationship, emphasis on the mental link between them.

My planetary choo-choo girl, you got me in a superwhirl. I'd climb out to the Milky Way.
The individual used an endearing nickname for the other person, expressing their excitement and willingness to go to any lengths to be with them.

Mind-mind-mind-link
Reiterating the mental connection mentioned before.

Take it away brothers.
The singer hands over control to the band to play on.

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