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Natalie Merchant Effigy Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 10/10 [1 vote]Album: Ophelia / Original Release Date: 1998-05-19Genre: RockSong Duration: 2 min 30 sec
NATALIE MERCHANT
- Effigy Lyrics / with translationsI'm an effigy
A parody of
Who I appear to be
Put your flaming torches under me
I'm an effigy
A parody of
Who I appear to be
Put your flaming torches under me
I'm an effigy
A parody of
Who I appear to be
Put your flaming torches under me
Endless so far in myself, follow me
fade to Tibetan singer, Yungchen Lhamo
A parody of
Who I appear to be
Put your flaming torches under me
I'm an effigy
A parody of
Who I appear to be
Put your flaming torches under me
A parody of
Who I appear to be
Put your flaming torches under me
Endless so far in myself, follow me
fade to Tibetan singer, Yungchen Lhamo
Facts about Effigy
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Effigy is written and performed by Natalie Merchant.
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It is first released on May 19, 1998 as part of Natalie Merchant's album "Ophelia" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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When we analyze the meaning behind the words, Natalie Merchant's 'Effigy' employs the metaphor of an effigy to express the feeling of being a mere likeness of oneself, and thus, people not really knowing one’s true self. Flaming torches stand for the oppressive and extensive examination of the inner self by others, whereas the Tibetan singer, Yungchen Lhamo, is mentioned as a source of cultural richness and possibly as an icon of the struggle that brings about the creativity. Effigy lyrics are largely centered around feelings of anger, angst, contemplation, solitude, and despair. However, the song also reinforces the idea of identity and self-perception, as well as the struggle and sometimes darkness, that go along with it. The lyrics reveal the struggle for identity and self-reflection that might need parental advice, but still they do not contain any explicit language, violence or adult content. The metaphors in the imagery used are not only symbolic but also do not indicate anything inappropriate.
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Effigy falls under the genre Rock.
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Effigy song length is 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
Who wrote Effigy lyrics?
Effigy is written and performed by Natalie Merchant.
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When was Effigy released?
It is first released on May 19, 1998 as part of Natalie Merchant's album "Ophelia" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Effigy lyrics?
When we analyze the meaning behind the words, Natalie Merchant's 'Effigy' employs the metaphor of an effigy to express the feeling of being a mere likeness of oneself, and thus, people not really knowing one’s true self. Flaming torches stand for the oppressive and extensive examination of the inner self by others, whereas the Tibetan singer, Yungchen Lhamo, is mentioned as a source of cultural richness and possibly as an icon of the struggle that brings about the creativity. Effigy lyrics are largely centered around feelings of anger, angst, contemplation, solitude, and despair. However, the song also reinforces the idea of identity and self-perception, as well as the struggle and sometimes darkness, that go along with it. The lyrics reveal the struggle for identity and self-reflection that might need parental advice, but still they do not contain any explicit language, violence or adult content. The metaphors in the imagery used are not only symbolic but also do not indicate anything inappropriate.
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Which genre is Effigy?
Effigy falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Effigy?
Effigy song length is 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
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