Over the life of the band, their music has taken influence from noise, modern classical, dance, post-punk, minimalism, Asian percussion music, and American folk music. Frequently noted as well are the films of Todd Solondz, Shohei Imamura, David Lynch, and Seijun Suzuki and the books of Elfriede Jelinek, V.S, Naipaul, Yukio Mishima, and Ingeborg Bachmann.
Over both song concepts or music videos, the art of Xiu Xiu is often memorable to a newcomer by its divisive response. The music of Xiu Xiu has been noted for the lead singer's bleakness either contrasting or complementing the chaotic instrumentation, lyrics commonly including references to depression, suicide, family issues, militarized violence, abuse, sexual disaffection, and body dysmorphia. The band's public image has taken a similar tone, including the insertion of a poster into an LP sleeve (for the album "Dear God, I Hate Myself") of photographs of band-related cuts, brands, and tattoos sent by listeners. They have been critically divisive.
To date, they have released well over 50 titles including albums, 7inches, books, film works and dance pieces. They have collaborated with a number of artistic and musical luminaries such as Carla Bozulich, Michael Gira, Merzbow, Dahn Vo, Monika Gryzmala, Grouper, Larsen, These Arches, Deerhoof, John Congleton, Dirty Beaches, Oxbow, and Shearwater.
The name Xiu Xiu is taken from the film "Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl." They currently release albums on Bella Union and Polyvinyl Records.
Save Me Save Me
Xiu Xiu Lyrics
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It would be a strange delight
No eyes no nose no mind
The grey light of Porto stay with you
Oh how can you love a tiny bug impressed
By the night when you cut yourself?
Save me save me
Your body rotten as the last melon on the vine
Press my thumb onto your tongue
Hand a knife up to me
No mouth no neck no rest
The white poem of self hate stays with you
Even though you know a chance to cut
Is still a chance to cure
Pull your legs apart
Save me save me
Your body doomed as the last apple on the tree
So let me hurt you.
The lyrics to Xiu Xiu's "Save Me Save Me" are haunting and obscure, yet powerful in their suggestive imagery. The song opens with a warning that the listener will only get a taste of something unattainable, something that would be a "strange delight." The following lines refer to a person with no eyes, nose, or mind; these descriptions may indicate the vulnerability of a person who cannot see, smell, or think, perhaps a person who has suffered some sort of trauma or injury. The singer then implores this person to save them from their own self-hate, as their "body is rotten as the last melon on the vine" and their mind is tormented with thoughts of self-destruction.
The lyrics continue to describe further violence, with references to cutting and the suggestion of a knife being handed over. The image of the "white poem of self-hate" staying with the person adds to the overall feeling of desperation and hopelessness. The line "even though you know a chance to cut is still a chance to cure" sets up a juxtaposition between the pain of self-harm and the temporary relief it can provide. The song ultimately concludes with the line "so let me hurt you," which leaves the listener with a sense of ambiguity as to who is speaking and what their intentions are.
Overall, "Save Me Save Me" appears to be a meditation on the destructive nature of self-hate and self-harm, and the complex feelings that surround them. The lyrics are open to interpretation and can be read in a variety of ways, but their emotional intensity and vividness make them an effective portrayal of the inner turmoil that can drive a person to hurt themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Though this is all you'll ever get
Even though this may be your fate or destiny in life, you should still find a way to be content with what you have.
It would be a strange delight
Despite the fact that the situation is odd and unconventional, there is still a glimmer of hope or happiness.
No eyes no nose no mind
Referring to a state of being empty or devoid of emotions and sensibilities.
The grey light of Porto stay with you
The melancholic or gloomy mood of the place named Porto lingers with you despite leaving it.
Oh how can you love a tiny bug impressed
How can you cling to something insignificant and trivial like a bug when there are bigger issues out there?
By the night when you cut yourself?
Recollecting painful memories or events from the past, most likely something self-destructive.
Save me save me
A plea to be rescued or saved from pain, turmoil, or suffering.
Your body rotten as the last melon on the vine
Your physical form is deteriorating and heading towards decay and death.
Pull your shirt down save me save me
Cover up or conceal yourself so as not to expose your vulnerabilities and flaws.
Press my thumb onto your tongue
The act of pressing down on someone's tongue represents control and domination over them.
Hand a knife up to me
Hand over or relinquish control to someone who cannot be trusted or does not have your best interests at heart.
No mouth no neck no rest
An allusion to being voiceless, helpless, and restless.
The white poem of self hate stays with you
A negative and self-critical inner voice that won't leave you alone; it keeps on echoing through your thoughts.
Even though you know a chance to cut
Even if you realize that there is a possibility of opening up wounds or hurting yourself again, you still can't help but take it.
Is still a chance to cure
Perhaps taking a chance to do something you fear or avoiding could provide some relief or comfort, despite the risks involved.
Pull your legs apart
To submit or give in to someone else's wishes, desires, or demands.
Save me save me
A desperate cry for help, to be saved from the darkness and despair that one feels.
Your body doomed as the last apple on the tree
Your body is as good as dead, decaying, and falling off the tree, which means nearing the end.
So let me hurt you.
A command or a plea to the other person to cause pain, either as a form of punishment, seeking revenge, or finding some twisted form of satisfaction.
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gmakerc1
This song has stuck with me forever, and after I forgot how to spell the artist's name I could never find it until now!
nicolas rebequi
Though this is all you'll ever get
It would be a strange delight
No eyes, no nose, no mind
The grey light of Porto stays with you
Oh, how can you love
A tiny bug impressed
By the night when you cut yourself?
Save me, save me
Your body rotten
As the last melon on the vine
Pull your shirt down
Save me, save me
Press my thumb onto your tongue
Hand a knife up to me
No mouth, no neck, no rest
The white poem of self-hate stays with you
Even though you know a chance to cut
Is still a chance to cure
Pull your legs apart
Save me, save me
Your body doomed
As the last apple on the tree
So let me hurt you
Save me, save me
Save me, save me
Save me, save me
Oh, how can you love
A tiny bug impressed
By the night?
Save me, save me
Your body rotten
As the last melon on the vine
Ines Et Robin
This track is incredible
lefty jones
hot track
Giorgi Cxadadze
❤️
Bo Dylan
Top 10 xx