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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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Glory Boys
The Merry Thoughts Lyrics
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And still no one is satisfied
'cause ashen faces do not glow
Heaven is dropping on the hills
But they are still alive
Dead are the valleys down below
Now, hear the thunderbolt
And lightning lights your blackened skies
The fogs are coming down
And so no one can see the light
Two hearts are never in the clear
The bells are ringing and the sun is shining
On sundays all the suns must shine
The sun is shining and no one sees the bright light
Except the glory boys who cry
The sea is blue
Your boats are small
Though sailors can swim well
Many of them won't reach the land
The wind blows strong
And angels fall
And someone rings a bell
And writes my name into the sand
The bells are ringing and the sun is shining
On sundays all the suns must shine
The sun is shining and no one sees the bright light
Except the glory boys who cry
The glory boys
Have lost their choice
The Merry Thoughts's "Glory Boys" is a gothic rock song that uses vivid imagery to convey a sense of despair and hopelessness. The lyrics describe a world in which even the natural elements seem to conspire against the people living in it. The opening lines of the song set the tone by suggesting that something dark and foreboding is about to happen, and that nobody is happy about it. The reference to "ashen faces" and the absence of a "glow" seems to suggest that the people in the song are deep in mourning or shock, perhaps because of some kind of catastrophic event.
Throughout the verses, the lyrics juxtapose images of natural beauty - like the "sun shining" and the "sea [being] blue" - with images of death and destruction. The "valleys down below" are described as "dead," while the "wind blows strong and angels fall." It's almost as if the beauty of the world is only visible to a select few - the "glory boys" who cry.
The chorus hints at some kind of religious or spiritual element to the song. The bells ringing and the reference to "heaven dropping on the hills" suggest some kind of divine intervention, but it's not clear whether this intervention is benevolent or malevolent. The reference to "sundays" and the notion that "all the suns must shine" could be a commentary on religious dogma or the idea that people are forced to adhere to a set of beliefs that may not make sense to them.
As a whole, "Glory Boys" is a haunting and evocative song that captures the dark, brooding spirit of gothic rock. Its powerful lyrics and driving basslines make it a standout track in the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Fun time is over now
The enjoyable moments have ended
And still no one is satisfied
Even with the fun time, everyone is still discontent
'cause ashen faces do not glow
People are unhappy and unfulfilled
Heaven is dropping on the hills
Change is happening
But they are still alive
Despite the changes, people persist
Dead are the valleys down below
Some things have ended
Now, hear the thunderbolt
There is a sense of impending danger or change
And lightning lights your blackened skies
More hardship is yet to come
When you're afraid of getting fear
Fear is often the strongest emotion
The fogs are coming down
Obstacles are approaching
And so no one can see the light
It's difficult to see positives in tough times
Two hearts are never in the clear
There's always some degree of uncertainty in relationships
The bells are ringing and the sun is shining
A positive atmosphere is present
On sundays all the suns must shine
A time of joy and happiness is expected
The sun is shining and no one sees the bright light
Even in good times, some people fail to appreciate it
Except the glory boys who cry
Only those who are exuberant enjoy the moment
The sea is blue
The sea is clear and beautiful
Your boats are small
The things which we have are not enough to withstand obstacles
Though sailors can swim well
Even if one has excellent abilities, sometimes it's not enough
Many of them won't reach the land
Most people will not make it to their destination
The wind blows strong
Challenges are approaching or already present
And angels fall
Even good things have a chance of ending or failing
And someone rings a bell
A notification or decision has been made
And writes my name into the sand
A permanent marker has made my presence known
The glory boys
Those who are exultant
Have lost their choice
Even those who were enjoying themselves can't benefit from their situation
Contributed by Liam C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cortex Defect (Official)
Brings back memories . Great band.
Mutiis José Mutiis
😆😄😍 Muito legal!!!😁
Roy's Keith
My favorite from this album
James Moriarty
Superb
Dirk Salden
Bretter than Sisters of Mercy and vo als like Eldrich R. I. P❤️❤️❤️
Boinky8
The Merry Thoughts is German Engineering applied to the Sisters of Mercy.
eduardo varela
¡ Eldritch !
Maria Ines Vargas Ojeda
Yessss
João Guimarães
Sisters part two....
Luke Nukem
@Gutgrinder304 i hear a little March Violets too