Both as a standalone and as part of the DSOTS album, you can take this lyric as read. As a matter of public record, Jourgensen's drug intake was legendary even in the 1980s. By the late 90s, in his own words, he was grappling with massive addiction issues and had lost almost everything: friends, spouse, money and had nearly died more than once. "Dark Side of the Spoon" is a both funny & sad title for an album made by a musical genius who was losing the plot; and this song is a message to his fans & friends saying he knows it. It's painful to listen to so I'm glad the "Keith Richards of industrial metals" wised up and cleaned up. Well done sir.
In the middle of a house
In the middle of nowhere
Bodies glide
From room to room
Well, I hate these walls
They speak to me
Hey, skin like a doll
You're no friend of the family
Catch that light, yeah
It falls in subtle patterns
It crawls in and tells them
When their time is up
And when it's over
He takes her hand
And he kisses her cheek
She's a doll, oh yeah she's his spitting image
Where have you gone?
You're still a part of me
Hey, skin like a doll
You're no friend of the family
Catch that light, yeah
It falls in subtle patterns
It crawls in and tells them
When their time is up
When it's over
When it's over
When it's over
Now it's over
Now it's over
Yeah
Catch that light, yeah
It falls in subtle patterns
It crawls in and tells them
When their time is up
When it's over
Where have you gone
You're still a part of me
In the middle of nowhere
Bodies glide
From room to room
Well, I hate these walls
They speak to me
Hey, skin like a doll
You're no friend of the family
Catch that light, yeah
It falls in subtle patterns
It crawls in and tells them
When their time is up
And when it's over
He takes her hand
And he kisses her cheek
She's a doll, oh yeah she's his spitting image
Where have you gone?
You're still a part of me
Hey, skin like a doll
You're no friend of the family
Catch that light, yeah
It falls in subtle patterns
It crawls in and tells them
When their time is up
When it's over
When it's over
When it's over
Now it's over
Now it's over
Yeah
Catch that light, yeah
It falls in subtle patterns
It crawls in and tells them
When their time is up
When it's over
Where have you gone
You're still a part of me
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There is still an amazing amount of hope and will in the lyrics; and the lyrics themselve rank and easy five. If only music was stronger it would be one of those great radio songs that you hear once a week 20 years after it was released. The imagery is almost tear-jerking ("City lights lay out before us", "Speeds so fast felt like I was drunk"), and the idea of starting from nothing and just driving and working and denigrating yourself for a chance at being just above poverty, then losing in the end is just painful and inspiring at the same time.
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In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
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Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
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Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
I'm reasonably certain this song is about a cheating husband and his mistress. It seems like a mundane topic for a band like Toadies, but that is their power as a band to make anything seem even darker than it is, LOL.
Essentially this is told from the wife's point-of-view. The bodies gliding from room to room indicate lovers who are no longer attentive to each other. They're just there, but there's no longer any connection between them.
The wife rightfully resentful of the younger woman, referring to her as a "doll" because, while dolls are pretty and have smooth skin, ultimately there's nothing there behind the eyes. This doll is "no friend of the family" for obvious reasons--she is a home-wrecker. And the sunlight coming through the window telling the cheating hubby and his mistress that their time is up for the day and he has to go back home and pretend nothing's happening.
The whole thing about "when it's over" is actually a bit of a double entendre, as it refers both to the hubby and mistress's trysts and to the marriage itself.