Magnets Caught in a Metal Heart
Thursday Lyrics
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Around the dark violet heart of god
She's a magnetic field,
Shower of sparks,
When she comes on
There's a silent charge
In a coil of wire
We're coupled lines in lightning strikes,
We jump like birds on a vine
We're the magnets caught in a metal heart
Where the blood is pumping through it
When the needle spins, it sings,
"Feels like we're in love"
He spins magnetic rings that fall apart
When he's removed from her
He's a magnetic field
Under the silver clouds
Where the lining of skies
Looks like the dirt on the ground
His only true north is down
There's a silent charge
In a coil of wire
When the currents pass right through it
We're coupled lines in lightning strikes,
We jump like birds on a vine
We're the magnets caught in a metal heart
Where the blood is pumping through it
When the needle spins, it sings,
"Feels like we're in love"
"Feels like we're in love"
We're the magnets caught in a metal heart
Where the blood is pumping through it
When the needle spins, it sings,
"Feels like we're in love"
The lyrics of Thursday's "Magnets Caught In A Metal Heart" seem to be inspired by the concept of magnetism, and how two people can feel drawn to each other in a way that is intangible but powerful. The singer describes a woman who spins magnetic rings around the heart of God, evoking the idea of a force that is beyond our control. The woman is herself a magnetic field, a shower of sparks, and when she enters a room, it's as if the air around her crackles with energy.
The second verse describes a man who also has a magnetic field, but his rings fall apart when he's removed from the woman. He seems to be dependent on her in a way that she isn't on him, and his only true north is down, suggesting that he's lost without her. The chorus repeats the idea that the two of them are like magnets caught in a metal heart, with the blood pumping through it, and when the needle spins, it sings "feels like we're in love." This last line is particularly interesting, as it suggests that the physical sensation of attraction is not just a metaphor, but a real phenomenon that can be measured by the movements of a needle.
Overall, the song portrays love as a force that can't be explained or controlled, but which is irresistible nonetheless. The use of magnetic imagery is particularly effective, as it captures the idea of attraction between opposites, and the sense that two people can become bound together in a way that is almost magical.
Line by Line Meaning
She spins magnetic rings around the dark violet heart of god
She has a powerful influence over the heart of god, represented by magnetic rings and a dark violet color.
She's a magnetic field, shower of sparks, when she comes on
She exudes a powerful magnetic energy, creating sparks when she is present.
There's a silent charge in a coil of wire, when the currents pass right through it
Electricity creates a hidden charge in a wire coil when it flows through it.
We're coupled lines in lightning strikes, we jump like birds on a vine
Like two electrical lines during a lightning strike, we are connected and move together like birds jumping on a vine.
We're the magnets caught in a metal heart, where the blood is pumping through it
We are drawn in like magnets to the emotions of a person with a heart of steel, where passion flows like blood.
When the needle spins, it sings, 'Feels like we're in love'
In moments of passion, our hearts beat so fast it feels like we are in love, as represented by the spinning needle on a record player.
He spins magnetic rings that fall apart when he's removed from her
He creates magnetic effects but loses them when separated from his lover.
He's a magnetic field under the silver clouds, where the lining of skies looks like the dirt on the ground
He has a magnetic energy in the sky, where clouds and earth blur together in a silver lining.
His only true north is down
His sense of direction and purpose is always drawn downward.
When the needle spins, it sings, 'Feels like we're in love'
In moments of passion, our hearts beat so fast it feels like we are in love, as represented by the spinning needle on a record player.
We're the magnets caught in a metal heart, where the blood is pumping through it
We are drawn in like magnets to the emotions of a person with a heart of steel, where passion flows like blood.
When the needle spins, it sings, 'Feels like we're in love'
In moments of passion, our hearts beat so fast it feels like we are in love, as represented by the spinning needle on a record player.
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She spins magnetic rings
Around the dark violet heart of god
She's a magnetic field,
Shower of sparks,
When she comes on.
There's a silent charge
In a coil of wire
When the currents pass right through it.
We're coupled lines in lightning strikes,
We jump like birds on a vine.
We're the magnets caught in a metal heart
Where the blood is pumping through it
When the needle spins, it sings,
Feels like we're in love...
He spins magnetic rings that fall apart
When he's removed from her
He's a magnetic field
Under the silver of clouds
Where the lining of skies
Looks like the dirt on the ground.
His only true north is down
There's a silent charge
In a coil of wire
When the currents pass right through it.
We're coupled lines in lightning strikes,
We jump like birds on a vine.
We're the magnets caught in a metal heart
Where the blood is pumping through it
When the needle spins, it sings,
Feels like we're in love...
Anklepants Skate Zine
I like how each of their albums have a different feel and sound while still having that amazing, one-of-a-kind Thursday feel and sound. Sometimes I wonder what they would've done visually if they'd made a video for any song on 'Waiting'. Either way this video's great! Also, has anyone else noticed how they have some of the same (for lack of a better word) 'themes' in their songs (for example: trains, counting down from 5 to 1, cities on fire, cars/driving, etc.)? Damn, these guys are talented!
tony s
All time favorite band. Spent many hours on the road seeing these guys. 22 shows. Randomly found them playing in a coffee shop in 2001 and that was it.
Sam
Thursday will always be under the radar. Love it.
CB-ROM
Probably one of the best bands that has ever lived.
Alexandra Klein
I still can't believe they released their best stuff then suddenly broke up... at least they ended on a high note.
Rusty Shackleford
Amazing sound, everything on point.
eternalRest 343
One of the best from No Devolución, my favorite would be Turnpike Divides!
blanknotebookpage
really fits the song's atmosphere, great idea for the mv. 'no devolución', i guess this album really does live up to its name. same 'old' thursday, 'new' sound. i still love them.
Legend4ry
Wow, I hadn't listened to Thursday since War All The Time (completely forgot about them!) This is a great progression of the band. 100% impressed.
Thomas Tuttle
FiledUnderBass war all the time was the worst shit Thursday put out though. Especially that song