Music Box
Alchemy of Sin: Hooverphonic's Seductive Symphony Unveiled
Lyrics
Sin is so much more than poetry
Sin is portrayed as something deeper and more profound than mere poetry.
Better start to pray
Suggesting the need to start praying, perhaps in response to the gravity of sin mentioned in line 1.
Crime is sensual
Describes crime as something sensory and emotionally impactful.
Softly breathing down your neck
Implies a sense of imminent danger or threat, with a close and quiet presence.
Flooded chemistry
Refers to a flooded or overwhelming state of chemistry, possibly denoting intense emotional or chemical reactions.
A tempting sign
Highlights a tempting sign, indicating a lure or seduction.
Is showing us
Suggests the presentation of a glimpse of alchemy, a mysterious and transformative process.
A glimpse of alchemy
Connects the tempting sign with the idea of alchemy, hinting at a mysterious and magical quality.
The curtain drops
Indicates the dropping of a curtain, a metaphor for a conclusion or a hidden truth.
Whenever we do try
Describes a reaction attempting unity, possibly in the face of challenges or conflicts.
To react as if we're one
Suggests trying to respond as if being a unified entity.
Poisoned arrow softly piercing my heart
Describes a poisoned arrow metaphorically piercing the heart with the power of poetry.
With poetry
Connects the poisoning with the impact of poetry, possibly suggesting the emotional weight of words.
Watching the sunrise
Describes the act of watching the sunrise, possibly symbolizing a new beginning or awareness.
My eyes closing fast
Implies the rapid closing of eyes, possibly representing a fleeting moment or a sense of urgency.
Swallowed by the sea
Uses the sea metaphorically to convey a state of being overwhelmed or consumed.
A tempting sign
Reiterates the presence of a tempting sign, reinforcing the idea of allure or enticement.
Is showing us
Reiterates the display of alchemy, suggesting an ongoing mysterious transformation.
A glimpse of alchemy
Connects the tempting sign with the idea of alchemy once again.
The curtain drops
Indicates the dropping of a curtain, possibly repeating the metaphor from line 10.
Whenever we do try
Describes attempting unity and reacting as one, possibly in the context of challenges or conflicts.
To react as if we're one
Reiterates the attempt to react as if unified, emphasizing the theme of oneness.
One music doll stops rotating, breaking
Describes a music doll stopping, breaking, and the lingering of her song, possibly symbolizing a disruption or loss.
Her song lingers on
Suggests the continuation of the song's impact even after the doll stops, possibly indicating lasting effects.
Translating
Uses the metaphor of translating, possibly denoting the interpretation or understanding of the lingering song.
A tempting sign
Reiterates the presence of a tempting sign, emphasizing its significance.
Is showing us
Reiterates the presentation of alchemy, suggesting its continuous influence.
A glimpse of alchemy
Connects the tempting sign with the idea of ongoing alchemy.
The curtain drops
Indicates the dropping of a curtain once again, possibly repeating the metaphor from lines 10 and 23.
Whenever we do try
Describes attempting unity and reacting as one, possibly echoing earlier themes.
To react as if we're one
Reiterates the attempt to react as if unified, possibly underscoring the importance of oneness.
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