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The Merry Thoughts
"If you are to copy a band, either do it right or simply don't; well these guys did it to perfection. The Merry Thoughts [are] the ultimate the Sisters of Mercy clones, and one of the few bands out there that can truly be mistaken for the Sisters of Mercy. From the lead singer's voice who skillfully captures the Eldritch tonality, to the guitars, bass and drums, all carbon copies....well they even have the equivalent of Doktor Avalanche and they called their Drummachine: the Thoughtmachine!
... the quality of the songs is as good as the Sisters of Mercy songs...
Both of The Merry Thoughts' full length albums, Millenium Done I: Empire Songs and Psychocult are highly recommended. I can't think of a single flaw on either."
Said Sukkarieh, Musicfolio, 6/01
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Boy Sinister
The Merry Thoughts Lyrics
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He had shiny blue eyes, oooh.
And the dreams all sang,
as he superceded.
And the time would pass.
its a fatal cling on love.
So his eyes went grey,
and he knew he'd be there.
Boy sinister, bares every fire and every thrill on love.
Boy sinister, will roll the rock upon the hill of love.
Boy sinister, despises day and seeks the night, oh no.
And the boy sinister always kills, kill at first sight.
I know a black dream child.
He never shows his eyes, oh no.
And a forgotten tune,
remains his best companion.
So his sweetest dream,
is nightmare for your earth.
Saw his grey-blue eyes,
and they'll never come to rest.
Boy sinister, bares every fire and every thrill on love.
Boy sinister, will roll the rock upon the hill of love.
Boy sinister, despises day and seeks the night, oh no.
And the boy sinister always kills, kill at first sight.
The lyrics of The Merry Thoughts’s song “Boy Sinister” evoke a sense of mystery and danger. The singer introduces a character known as “Boy Sinister,” whom they have encountered and describes him as a “smoldering child” with “shiny blue eyes” who has dreams that “sing” as he surpasses them. However, despite his promising start, something happens to cause his “eyes [to] go grey” and realize that he will always be there.
The lyrics continue to describe Boy Sinister as a figure of fear and darkness who “bears every fire and every thrill on love” and “despises day and seeks the night.” The refrain repeats the phrase “Boy sinister always kills, kill at first sight,” emphasizing the danger that the character represents. The second verse introduces another character, a “black dream child” who “never shows his eyes” and whose “sweetest dream is nightmare for your earth.” These descriptions of the two characters reinforce the idea that they are not to be trusted and are capable of causing harm.
Overall, the lyrics of “Boy Sinister” paint a picture of characters who are both alluring and terrifying, leaving the listener wondering what actions they might take and what fate may befall them.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew a smoldering child.
I once knew a boy who burned with an intense passion.
He had shiny blue eyes, oooh.
The boy had bright, striking blue eyes.
And the dreams all sang, as he superceded.
His dreams were filled with hope and joy as he surpassed all expectations.
And the time would pass. its a fatal cling on love.
As time passed, his love became more intense and all-consuming, leading to a dangerous outcome.
So his eyes went grey, and he knew he'd be there.
His passion turned to emptiness and he knew he was stuck in a negative place.
Boy sinister, bares every fire and every thrill on love.
The boy referred to as sinister embraces the intense excitement and danger of love.
Boy sinister, will roll the rock upon the hill of love.
The boy is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his love, no matter how difficult the challenge may be.
Boy sinister, despises day and seeks the night, oh no.
The boy despises the light of day and seeks the comfort of the night, likely to hide his true intentions and actions.
And the boy sinister always kills, kill at first sight.
He is a dangerous figure who is willing to act immediately and without hesitation in pursuit of his desires.
I know a black dream child.
I now know a boy lost in his own thoughts and dreams.
He never shows his eyes, oh no.
This boy is distant and not willing to let people see his true feelings or intentions.
And a forgotten tune, remains his best companion.
The only thing that he truly relies on is a forgotten melody that no one else remembers or cares for.
So his sweetest dream, is nightmare for your earth.
His dreams may be sweet to him, but they are a nightmare for the world around him and the people he encounters.
Saw his grey-blue eyes, and they'll never come to rest.
When I looked into his eyes, I knew his restless spirit would never be at ease.
Contributed by Declan C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.