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Alistair (bass - Zen Arcade)
Zen Arcade have been described as a mix between late HUSKER DU and the PIXIES. Imagine if you will; a pre menstrual FRANK BLACK screaming into the pick ups of a fender jaguar, which has been destroyed by anarchic grunge revolutionaries, and you will be half way to understanding ZEN ARCADE. The band themselves draw on a wide range of influences from THE BEATLES and The Pixies, right through to REM and HUSKER DU. In reality though, ZEN ARCADE sound like everyone and no one you’ve ever heard and in no way agree with comparisons made in this biography. ZEN ARCADE have written and produced five albums thus far; these include 2004’s FOR HER, 2005’s IT BEGAN AS A MISTAKE, 2006’s PILGRIM MACHINE, 2007s Ethiopians dream Water and 2008s Architects In A World Of Malicious Ignition.
Sister
Zen Arcade Lyrics
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Bring me to my knees
Fire me up
Sing to me sweet
Superstitious
In the mirror face
Shoot me down
Woah can you help me burn out my eyes
Let me see
Let me see
Ah can you help me open my eyes
Let me see
Let me breathe
Don't wanna be here
She's my sister you know
Yeah it comes and it goes
Ah tie me up
Don't wanna be here
She's my sister you know
And it comes and it goes
Don't wanna be here with you
Oh so brazen to live it out like this
Drive me out by your fingertips
Little precious all the scars I feel
They maketh me man
With no time to heal at all
(And the Venus) Break through my skin
My eyes roll back
Yeah she cuts me again
Ah can you help me quiet my fear
Make me feel
Make me real
Don't want to be here
She's my sister you know
And it comes and it goes
Woah tie me up
Don't wanna be here (Be here)
She's my sister you know (You know)
And it comes and it goes, it comes and it goes
I don't wanna be here
Oh yeah, be here with you
I don't wanna be here with you
I don't wanna be here with you (Be here with you, be here with you)
That's a fuckin' disease
Go on do what you please
Ah lubelicious
Bring me to my feet (Being me to my feet)
Fire me up
Sing to me sweet (Sing to me sweet)
Superstitious
In a mirror face (All mirror faces, in a mirror face)
Oh I go crazy in the mirror face
Light me up
Make me breathe
Can you help me burn out my eyes
Let me see (Let me see)
Let me breathe (Let me breathe)
I don't wanna to be here
She's my sister you know
And it comes and it goes
Tie me up
Don't wanna be here
She's my sister you know
And it comes and it goes (It comes and it goes)
Don't wanna be here
With you (With you)
Be here with you
I don't wanna be
Wanna be
Be here with you
(She's my sister you know, my sister you know, my sister you know)
Be here with you
Don't wanna be here with you
The lyrics of "Sister" by Zen Arcade seem to express a conflicted and intense relationship with someone referred to as "sister." The use of contrasting imagery suggests a complex emotional dynamic. The song opens with the lines "Ah lubelicious, bring me to my knees, fire me up, sing to me sweet." These lines imply a sense of desire and vulnerability, with the singer being willingly manipulated by their sister figure. There is a hint of masochism in the lyrics, as the singer asks to be tied up and expresses a desire to have their eyes burned out, suggesting a longing for release from the pain and confusion in the relationship.
Throughout the song, the emotional struggle intensifies. The singer expresses a desire to open their eyes and breathe, perhaps longing for clarity and freedom. They don't want to be in this situation, but the reference to "She's my sister, you know" suggests a deep bond or connection that they cannot easily escape. The repeated phrase "it comes and it goes" hints at the cyclical nature of their relationship, with moments of intense closeness followed by periods of distance or conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah lubelicious
Expressing a deep desire for love and affection
Bring me to my knees
Wanting to experience something so powerful that it humbles and overpowers
Fire me up
Ignite and inspire passion within me
Sing to me sweet
Yearning for melodic expressions of affection and comfort
Superstitious
Caught up in irrational beliefs and fears
In the mirror face
Confronting one's own reflection and inner struggles
Shoot me down
Feeling rejected and attacked emotionally
So ugly to see
The pain and ugliness that is visible within oneself
Woah can you help me burn out my eyes
Desiring to escape from the harsh realities and painful truths
Let me see
Wanting to gain a clearer perspective and understanding
Let me see
Seeking clarity and insight into one's own situation
Ah can you help me open my eyes
Asking for assistance in awakening and understanding the truth
Let me see
Yearning to gain a deeper understanding of oneself
Let me breathe
Longing for freedom and release from emotional struggles
Don't wanna be here
Expressing a strong desire to escape the current situation
She's my sister you know
Referring to a close bond and connection with another person
Yeah it comes and it goes
Acknowledging the transient nature of emotions and experiences
Ah tie me up
Feeling trapped and constrained in a difficult situation
Oh so brazen to live it out like this
Boldly and defiantly embracing the challenges and struggles of life
Drive me out by your fingertips
Being pushed to the edge by someone else's actions or influence
Little precious all the scars I feel
Recognizing the emotional wounds and pain that have accumulated
They maketh me man
The scars have shaped and molded the person into who they are
With no time to heal at all
Not having the opportunity to fully recover from past traumas
(And the Venus) Break through my skin
Allowing vulnerability and emotions to surface, breaking through emotional barriers
My eyes roll back
Being overwhelmed and consumed by intense emotions
Yeah she cuts me again
Experiencing emotional pain caused by another person
Ah can you help me quiet my fear
Seeking support and reassurance in overcoming fear and anxiety
Make me feel
Yearning to experience deep emotions and connection
Make me real
Desiring authenticity and a genuine sense of self
And it comes and it goes
Recognizing the fleeting nature of emotional experiences
I don't wanna be here
Expressing a strong desire to escape the current situation
Oh yeah, be here with you
Preferring to be in the presence of someone they feel connected to
That's a fuckin' disease
Portraying a negative and destructive aspect of a relationship
Go on do what you please
Encouraging someone to act freely and without consideration for others
Bring me to my feet
Inspiring and motivating someone to stand tall and face challenges
Sing to me sweet
Desiring comforting and soothing words of encouragement
Oh I go crazy in the mirror face
Feeling overwhelmed and losing control when faced with personal reflection
Light me up
Ignite and excite someone's spirit
Make me breathe
Seeking a sense of calmness and tranquility
Tie me up
Feeling trapped and restricted in a difficult situation
It comes and it goes
Understanding the transient nature of emotions and experiences
With you
Referring to the presence and influence of another person
Be here with you
Desiring to be present and connected with a specific individual
Be here with you
Preferring the company and support of a particular person
Don't wanna be here with you
Expressing a strong desire to escape the current situation involving the mentioned person
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