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Spider's Bride
the Machine in the Garden Lyrics
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We are the nightmares in your dreams
We are everywhere
We are everywhere
We are the ones snatching souls
We are the ones in control
We are everywhere
We are everywhere
Come let me put my arms around you
Come let me pray beside you
Come let show you a true god
Feelings of submission
The ageless come
The dust in a darkened corner
Seems so alive
Watching eyes
Spiders peer over me
Eight legged angels spin by night
Catching all misguided flying by
A living god who waits patiently
Without a twitch
Body snatching technique very quick
Don't lie
Why'd you lie
Don't deny it to yourself
This time
The lyrics to "Spider's Bride" by The Machine in the Garden describe a haunting and mysterious presence that seems to be omnipresent and in control. The song starts off by stating that this presence is constantly watching, even while we sleep, and it represents the nightmares in our dreams. It claims to be everywhere, snatching souls and exerting control over our lives.
The lyrics then shift to a plea from this presence, asking for intimacy and offering to pray beside the listener. It wants to show them a true god, possibly implying that it is a higher power or a deity itself. There is a sense of submission and surrender in the feelings described, as the ageless and seemingly alive dust in a darkened corner becomes a symbol of this presence. The mention of watching eyes and spiders peering over the singer adds to the eerie and unsettling atmosphere.
The second half of the song introduces the concept of "eight legged angels" who spin webs by night, catching those who are lost or misguided. This living god waits patiently, without so much as a twitch, and possesses a technique of snatching bodies with great speed. The final lines of the song confront the listener directly, challenging them not to lie or deny the presence of this darker force in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
We are watching while you sleep
We are constantly observing and monitoring you while you are unconscious in a state of sleep
We are the nightmares in your dreams
We represent the fears and anxieties that manifest themselves within your subconscious mind during dreaming
We are everywhere
Our presence is pervasive and can be found in all aspects and corners of your existence
We are the ones snatching souls
We are the entities responsible for capturing and taking control of individual spirits or life forces
We are the ones in control
We hold the power and authority over your actions and decisions
Come let me put my arms around you
Allow me to embrace and offer comfort and protection to you
Come let me pray beside you
Join me in engaging in a spiritual act of worship and supplication alongside one another
Come let show you a true god
Allow me to introduce and reveal to you a genuine and authentic deity or higher power
Feelings of submission
Emotions associated with surrendering and yielding to a dominant authority
The ageless come
Eternal beings or entities arrive or manifest themselves
The dust in a darkened corner
Seems so alive
Particles of debris present in a dimly lit space appear to possess vitality and animation
Watching eyes
Spiders peer over me
Observant gazes, resembling those of spiders, are directed towards and scrutinizing me
Eight legged angels spin by night
Divine beings with eight limbs twist and rotate in celestial movements during the nighttime
Catching all misguided flying by
Capturing and ensnaring any misguided or lost entities that pass by
A living god who waits patiently
Without a twitch
A deity that is animate and anticipates with serene patience, remaining completely still and motionless
Body snatching technique very quick
Using a rapid and efficient method to possess and take control of physical bodies
Don't lie
Why'd you lie
Do not deceive or fabricate the truth
Why did you choose to deceive or fabricate the truth
Don't deny it to yourself
Refuse to reject or disavow the reality or truth of a situation within your own consciousness
This time
In this particular instance or occurrence
Contributed by Leo E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ben - Moderator
on Time
Thanks Summer and I apologise for these errors. Due to inaccuracies such as these we have temporarily removed the "Interesting Facts" section from all songs until they are 100% fact checked.
Ben - Moderator
on Dreams of the Absent
Thanks Summer and I apologise for these errors. Due to inaccuracies such as these we have temporarily removed the "Interesting Facts" section from all songs until they are 100% fact checked.
Ben - Moderator
on Suspend
Thanks Summer and I apologise for these errors. Due to inaccuracies such as these we have temporarily removed the "Interesting Facts" section from all songs until they are 100% fact checked.
Ben - Moderator
on Wonderland
Thanks Summer and I apologise for these errors. Due to inaccuracies such as these we have temporarily removed the "Interesting Facts" section from all songs until they are 100% fact checked.
Ben - Moderator
on Final Form
Thanks Summer and I apologise for these errors. Due to inaccuracies such as these we have temporarily removed the "Interesting Facts" section from all songs until they are 100% fact checked.
Ben - Moderator
on Falling Into the Sea
Thanks Summer and I apologise for these errors. Due to inaccuracies such as these we have temporarily removed the "Interesting Facts" section from all songs until they are 100% fact checked.
Ben - Moderator
on Cold
Thanks Summer and I apologise for these errors. Due to inaccuracies such as these we have temporarily removed the "Interesting Facts" section from all songs until they are 100% fact checked.
Ben - Moderator
on Cimmerian
Thanks Summer and I apologise for these errors. Due to inaccuracies such as these we have temporarily removed the "Interesting Facts" section from all songs until they are 100% fact checked.
Summer
on Time
- Machine in the Garden was formed in the mid-1990s by Roger Fracé and Summer Bowman, who have been the core members of the band ever since.
- The band's name comes from a poem by William Blake, which describes a "satanic mill" that functions like a "machine in the garden," disrupting the natural world.
- Machine in the Garden's music is often categorized as "ambient" or "darkwave," and is known for its lush, atmospheric soundscapes.
- The lyrics of "Time" reflect a recurring theme in Machine in the Garden's music, which explores issues of mortality, memory, and the passage of time.
- The band is known for its elaborate live performances, which often feature elaborate costumes, stage sets, and projections.
- Machine in the Garden has released nine albums to date, including "One Winter's Night," "Asphodel," and "Shadow Puppets."
- The band has also collaborated with a number of other artists, including Black Tape for a Blue Girl and Faith and the Muse.
- In addition to her role in Machine in the Garden, Bowman has also worked as a backing vocalist for other bands, including the legendary gothic rock band The Mission.
"Time" was originally from Asphodel only. It was never on "One Winter's Night..." Roger formed the band as a solo project, Summer came later in 1997. The band's name is not from a poem by William Blake. The band has never had an elaborate live performance with costumes and sets. The band has never collaborated with Black Tape or Faith and the Muse. Bowman never did vocals for The Mission.
Summer
on Dreams of the Absent
It was actually released on "Underworld" in 1997.