Pale Flesh
Ephemeral Echoes: Unveiling Crystal Castles' Pale Flesh
Lyrics
Place the ash on their foreheads
Symbolic act of placing ashes on foreheads, possibly referencing mortality or a ritual.
An impression to embed
Creating a lasting impact or influence on someone, like embedding an impression.
Born-Again before teething
Suggesting a spiritual rebirth before experiencing the challenges of teething.
Collect tears from their weeping
Collecting tears from others' sorrow, hinting at emotional manipulation or control.
Oh hiding them under the seafoam
Concealing something beneath the surface, possibly darker emotions or secrets.
Package them like a cheap gift
Presenting emotions or vulnerabilities in a superficial or insincere manner.
You’re nesting under the corridor
Being hidden or protected within a passage, perhaps metaphorically representing a concealed identity or agenda.
Place the ash on their foreheads
Reiteration of the symbolic act of placing ashes on foreheads.
An impression to embed
Reemphasizing the idea of creating a lasting impact or influence on someone.
Born-Again before teething
Repeating the notion of spiritual rebirth before facing life's challenges.
Collect tears from their weeping
Reiterating the act of collecting tears, suggesting a persistent theme of emotional manipulation.
Oh hiding them under the seafoam
Continuation of hiding something beneath the surface, possibly beneath a calm exterior.
Package them like a cheap gift
Presenting emotions or vulnerabilities in a packaged and insincere manner.
You’re nesting under the corridor
Reiteration of being hidden or protected within a passage, emphasizing secrecy or concealed motives.
Adolescent fiance
Referring to a young engaged person, possibly highlighting the vulnerability or naivety of youth.
I’m just flesh to give away
Expressing a sense of disposability, as if the speaker is just an object to be given away.
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