Very few of her songs continually run through my head. Musically, McLachlan doesn't have much of a gift for melody or musical hooks. With that semi-disclaimer out of the way, I'll still try to describe her. Somehow all of the subpar pieces melt into a greater whole. Yet subjectively, I lap up all of her music, always hungry for more. Thus my written descriptions of her music always end up sounding like I can't stand her. Looking at her music objectively, I can pick many nits, large and small, which normally bug the hell out of me. The recordings I have of her live are FANTASTIC. That stuff is zombied into something almost techno, and that does not fit AT ALL. ( good music, but you should forget her maxi singles. then Fumbling Towards Ecstasy was released and the rest is history.). When i first got Touch i thought, who is this fluffy singer? then Solace came out and i thought, good grief the fluff singer is pulling a Sinéad O'Connor. Sarah is another of my personal goddesses, so there is nothing more to say. I can say there isn't a thing that Sarah does I don't like. Such beautiful music, and a wonderful voice to match. ( Covers/own material: Mostly own, occasional covers General comments: There are a few women I consider "essential ecto fare" Sarah is one of them. ( she sounds like Sinéad O'Connor, but not always. Wikipedia's entry on Sarah McLachlan Comparisons: Sinéad O'Connor, Tori Amos, Enya. I think this is the most tragic part of the song and sum's it up, She knows he's using her and she lets him cause she's thinking that's all she's worth cause the relationship is so messed up xxxx Reason:The Ectophiles' Guide to Good Music - Sarah McLachlan This site too slow? Try a mirrorĬountry of origin: Canada Type of music generally: One of the ectophiles' goddesses, her music is ethereal, alternative and mainstream pop/ rock Status: Most recent release, Wonderland (seasonal, 2016) most recent non-seasonal release, Shine On (2014) See also: Sarah MacLachlan's site I think this is the most tragic part of the song and sum's it up, She knows he's using her and she lets him cause she's thinking that's all she's worth cause the relationship is so messed up xxxx I think she's ended it and is bitter towards him for putting her through that, 'only a fool's here' means he's the fool in the end. She's sick of the excuses and she's basically saying you're a hypocrite. He's not happy with himself and he makes sure she knows it. The serpent's tale has come undone you have no I think it's degrading for her to do this with him, without any real feeling but he tells her what she wants to hear in the moment, so she lies to herself that he means it when she knows he really doesn't.Īs if your god has passed you by well hey fool Offer what you can, I'll take all that I can get The only comfort is the moving of the river He seems to be playing her and she's torn between wanting him and resenting him. I think the 'secret heart forbiddden' line means that she wants to feel something for him but it's forbidden. The subtle ways that I'd give in but I know I think the sex becomes mechanical and she shuts down during it because she's probably ashamed in some way of what they are doing. It's very unhealthy for them and quite twisted. 2 people are in a sexual relationship but it doesn't make them happy. It's very dark in tone and you get the feeling this person is in a dark place. Obviously, though, it has strong sexual undertones. Obviously, though, it has strong sexual undertones.īut really.this song could be interpreted in a lot of different ways. He sighs knowing what he did was wrong, and he tries to find in his heart maybe some comfort, but his god has abandoned him, and his angels are nothing but tongues without a body.the serpent's tail has come undone (the realization of sin and humiliation).īut really.this song could be interpreted in a lot of different ways. The second verse could almost be like the roles of shame reversed instead of the prostitute being ashamed during the actual act, after the sex, the man who paid her realizes how shameful what he did is. Of course, the whole song is extremely dark and sad.this speaker obviously is haunted by herself and her actions, and she wishes she could find a way out, but she thinks that she can't. The coldness of the ice is forgotten once the initial "plunge is taken," because she probably becomes caught up in the act. Ice could signify the prostitute true unwillingness to commit to the sex.but it's thin, because in her mind, she has to do it. In fact, that makes a lot ofperfect sense. I can see how it could relate to a prostitute.
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