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.

Skeltzer Spleltzer
The Legendary Pink Dots Lyrics

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Two bees behind the curtain. We're certain we'll find our way outside. We'll climb the window and when it seems we've never got so high, we'll slide. Those depths we've never met before. I'm tired - I guess you feel the same. We'll try it once again. But we'll slide. Now take your coat and leave the room, ensuring you've locked us safely in. On no account should you assist us. We're desperate. We slide...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Legendary Pink Dots' song Skeltzer Spleltzer are cryptic and open to interpretation. The opening two lines mention "two bees behind the curtain" and the determination to find a way outside. The bees may symbolize the idea of hard work and perseverance in reaching a goal. The line "we'll climb the window and when it seems we've never got so high, we'll slide" suggests a sense of risk-taking and adventure as they attempt to reach higher heights.

The next few lines mention "depths we've never met before" and a sense of exhaustion, suggesting that the journey they are on is mentally and physically challenging. However, they express a willingness to try again, to slide once more. The final lines of the verse tell someone to leave the room and lock them inside, indicating a desire for privacy and secrecy in their endeavors.

Overall, the lyrics of Skeltzer Spleltzer evoke a sense of risk-taking, perseverance, and secrecy in pursuit of a lofty goal. The bees, heights, and depths all serve as potential symbolic representations of the journey they are on.

Line by Line Meaning

Two bees behind the curtain.
There are two people hiding in the room and trying to escape.

We're certain we'll find our way outside.
They are confident they can find a way to escape.

We'll climb the window and when it seems we've never got so high, we'll slide.
They will climb the window and slide down when they reach a certain height.

Those depths we've never met before.
They have never been in this situation before.

I'm tired - I guess you feel the same.
They are both exhausted and feel the same way.

We'll try it once again. But we'll slide.
They will attempt to escape again, but they will slide down again.

Now take your coat and leave the room, ensuring you've locked us safely in.
One of them tells the other to leave and lock the room from outside.

On no account should you assist us. We're desperate.
They tell the other person not to help them because they are desperate.

We slide...
They slide down the window and make their escape attempt.

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