I wonder about the meaning of this song, it seems that it makes no sense at all but its metaphorical lyrics and the wonderful voice of the singer makes it so mysterious. What do you think?
2006-12-06 09:02:53 · 12 answers · asked by seavalkiria 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
If you like 'Teardrop' you should try a song they did a few years before called 'Protection' which is also amazing.
I've never really focused on their lyrics, it's more the vibe that makes them so good.
It's been said by others here, but Liz Frazer of the Cocteau Twins is the singer on Teardrop and they are an amazing band. Especially on some of their earlier stuff she doesn't sing recognisable lyrics at all but the atmosphere is everything. If you loved Teardrop, try out their album Victorialand; it's brilliant.
2006-12-06 19:43:15 · answer #1 · answered by black cherry 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree, and Liz Fraser is one of the best vocalists currently in the business (it's a crying shame she has now been absent for so long).
As with much of Liz's work with the Cocteau Twins, the lyrics are partially decipherable, and subject to much debate as to their content, let alone their meaning. She is often quoted as saying that the lyrics and word sounds are chosen for their sound and impact, to paint a picture, not to tell a story or have a meaning. This may be the case here.
Some have suggested that the song is about nuclear war, referring to an 'Operation Teardrop', and some of the interpretations of lyrics may support that.
Others have taken the video more literally and taken the song to be about the trauma of childbirth on a baby marking its entrance to the world, with lyrics related to both that and parenthood (e.g. 'most perfect mirror').
I still think it is a song crafted more on its sound than its meaning.
2006-12-06 17:17:38 · answer #2 · answered by hailesaladdie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Great music, great lyrics i think that this song is awesome, remember yo don't have to know the meaning of a song to appreciate its poetry.
Sorry for my English i know that sucks
2006-12-06 17:28:15 · answer #3 · answered by Somerset 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Match the etherial quality of the song with the video and you have a sublime experience.
No idea what the hell it's on about though!
2006-12-06 17:10:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive just checked this website and you can listen to it or buy it so enjoy
Massive Attack - Teardrop - Last.fm
2006-12-06 17:12:43 · answer #5 · answered by ironstu3 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
massive attack were massivly on drugs when they sung this song! so it could mean absolute bollocks or there could be a really good true meaning behind it
2006-12-06 17:05:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
me too. I love this song. I don't know what it means, but my guess is she feels she is being taken advantage of by her lover, but still feels close to him. I don't know its just a guess.
2006-12-06 17:13:30 · answer #7 · answered by km 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
teardrop and the one where they made two videos (stem cell boy and stem cell girl) is amazing
2006-12-06 17:10:39 · answer #8 · answered by Unbekümmert 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never heard that song before
No comment
2006-12-06 17:07:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
the dogs b's one of the best
2006-12-06 17:38:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋