TAPE
Thurston Moore Lyrics


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Tape magnetique
Wild flutters flock ?
Press pause record play
All at once

Mixtape cassette
Ego in love
Makes that a fuss
Fuzz fuzz lay down

One more track
Listen to this 'til I come back
Side B remember me
I missed you

Noisy motor sounds
God is in the good old deck
Wake up posie round ?
I kiss up her neck

Promise endless
Write and protect




Coach punched through
Continuous glue

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Thurston Moore's song Tape Magnetique tackle different ideas and themes throughout each verse of the song. The intricate use of poetic devices makes it challenging to decipher its meaning as a whole, but each line can stand on its own.


The first line "Tape Magnetique" is the French term for magnetic tape, which has been used in old cassette tapes, and it sets the tone for the theme. The second line provides a sense of chaos, with "wild flutters flocking." It could be interpreted as the different emotions that the singer is feeling that are all mixed up.


Then, the next line mentions "press pause record play", which refers to the process of making a mixtape. The fourth line "all at once" could mean that the singer is attempting to express everything he's feeling in one go. The second verse mentions "ego in love" and "fuzz fuzz lay down." These lines may suggest that the singer is being self-centered in his emotions, and there is some confusion and chaos.


The third verse begins with "one more track, listen to this 'til I come back." This line could be interpreted as an attempt to connect with the listener, asking them to listen to the song until their return. The fourth verse mentions a "noisy motor sound," and the repetition of "I" and "her." These lyrics could symbolize a specific moment or a period passed, where the singer is recalling a romantic encounter with another person. The fifth verse mentions "promise endless," which might mean that the singer is making a fresh start with this person, and "continuous glue" could represent their commitment to each other.


Overall, the lyrics of Tape Magnetique focus on the themes of love, confusion, and nostalgia. The lyrics' poetic devices and metaphors make each line intriguing and open to interpretation, ultimately giving the song a deeper meaning.


Line by Line Meaning

Tape magnetique
Introducing the song and referring to magnetic tape, which is used for recording and storing audio.


Wild flutters flock ?
Possibly referring to the sound of birds chirping, or a metaphor for the feeling of excitement or anticipation.


Press pause record play
Instructions for using a tape recorder to start and stop recording or playback.


All at once
Doing multiple things simultaneously, or experiencing many things at once.


Mixtape cassette
A reference to a cassette tape filled with songs curated by the creator for another person.


Ego in love
Describing the tendency to become self-centered or self-absorbed when in love or infatuated.


Makes that a fuss
Complicates or dramatizes a situation unnecessarily.


Fuzz fuzz lay down
Possibly a reference to a guitar sound or distortion effect, or an instruction to relax and settle down.


One more track
Requesting to play one additional song or record one more track.


Listen to this 'til I come back
Asking someone to continue listening to a song or tape until the artist returns.


Side B remember me
Referring to the B-side of a cassette tape and requesting the listener to remember the creator when listening to it.


I missed you
Expressing a feeling of longing or absence from someone or something.


Noisy motor sounds
Describing the sound of a mechanical device, such as a tape recorder or record player.


God is in the good old deck
Possibly a reference to the idea that music can feel transcendent or spiritually meaningful, or simply an appreciation for a well-made piece of technology.


Wake up posie round ?
Unclear, but may be a reference to a lyric from another song or a metaphorical phrase.


I kiss up her neck
Describing a physical gesture of affection or attraction.


Promise endless
Making a commitment or pledging to something with no end or limit.


Write and protect
Describing the act of preserving something in writing or keeping something confidential or guarded.


Coach punched through
Unclear, but may be a reference to a specific event or person.


Continuous glue
Possibly a metaphor for something that holds things together, or simply a description of a sticky or adhesive substance.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: EVA PRINZ, THURSTON MOORE

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