Gira would do anything he could to keep his partner with him, no matter how inane or far-fetched that task is. He wants their relationship to last through tomorrow. The woman’s voice is subtle and weak, which makes her cries “sweet”. Swallowing a black rose is a symbol for suicide. Gira’s lover will be dreaming in solitude because she took her own life, and stuck inside those dreams eternally. Gira can’t taste the tears of his now deceased partner because she is gone from him. Breathing in darkness is a metaphor for depression and sadness, and a lack of breathing for the woman. - vi… read more
Gira would do anything he could to keep his partner with him, no matter how inane or far-fetched that task is. He wants their relationship to last th… read more
Gira would do anything he could to keep his partner with him, no matter how inane or far-fetched that task is. He wants their relationship to last through tomorrow. The woman’s voice is … read more
Swans are an American experimental rock band from New York, United States, active from 1982 to 1997, reformed in 2010, led by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. Marginally associated with the no wave scene at first, their original sound was slow and extremely heavy, with live performances that were often so brutal and physical that in a number of instances certain audience members were made ill, police were called and venues were shut down. This early physical sound is possibly best heard on the live album Public Castration Is A Good idea. Their initial style… read more
Swans are an American experimental rock band from New York, United States, active from 1982 to 1997, reformed in 2010, led by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. Marg… read more
Swans are an American experimental rock band from New York, United States, active from 1982 to 1997, reformed in 2010, led by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. Marginally associated with the no wave scene at fi… read more