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Sarah McLachlan Building A Mystery Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 9.25/10 [4 votes]Album: Surfacing / Original Release Date: 1997-07-15Genre: PopSong Duration: 4 min 07 sec
Building A Mystery
Sarah McLachlan
Sarah McLachlan
SARAH MCLACHLAN
- Building A Mystery Lyricsyou come out at night
that's when the energy comes
and the dark side's light
and the vampires roam
you strut your rasta wear
and your suicide poem
and a cross from a faith
that died before Jesus came
you're building a mystery
you live in a church
where you sleep with voodoo dolls
and you won't give up the search
for the ghosts in the halls
you wear sandals in the snow
and a smile that won't wash away
can you look out the window
without your shadow getting in the way
oh you're so beautiful
with an edge and a charm
but so careful
when I'm in your arms
[chorus]
'cause you're working
building a mystery
holding on and holding it in
yeah you're working
building a mystery
and choosing so carefully
you woke up screaming aloud
a prayer from your secret god
you feed off our fears
and hold back your tears
give us a tantrum
and a know it all grin
just when we need one
when the evening's thin
oh you're a beautiful
a beautiful f*cked up man
you're setting up your
razor wire shrine
[chorus]
[repeat chorus]
that's when the energy comes
and the dark side's light
and the vampires roam
you strut your rasta wear
and your suicide poem
and a cross from a faith
that died before Jesus came
you're building a mystery
you live in a church
where you sleep with voodoo dolls
and you won't give up the search
for the ghosts in the halls
you wear sandals in the snow
and a smile that won't wash away
can you look out the window
without your shadow getting in the way
oh you're so beautiful
with an edge and a charm
but so careful
[chorus]
'cause you're working
building a mystery
holding on and holding it in
yeah you're working
building a mystery
and choosing so carefully
you woke up screaming aloud
a prayer from your secret god
you feed off our fears
and hold back your tears
give us a tantrum
and a know it all grin
just when we need one
when the evening's thin
oh you're a beautiful
a beautiful f*cked up man
you're setting up your
razor wire shrine
[chorus]
[repeat chorus]
Facts about Building A Mystery
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Building A Mystery is written by Sarah Mclachlan, Pierre Marchand.
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It is first released on July 15, 1997 as part of Sarah McLachlan's album "Surfacing" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, in Sarah McLachlan's 'Building a Mystery,' the lyrics bring forth a figure that is full of enigmas and contradictions, who, on the one hand, is a lovely and charming personality, but, on the other hand, has to deal with his/her personal problems and secrets. The song dives deep into the idea of forming an enigmatic character that would hide one's weaknesses and fears, thus putting an emphasis on the artful and gradual revealing of the enchanting yet unreachable identity. The lyrics of building a mystery create a spectrum of feelings mainly consisting of angst, love, reflection, solitude, and spirituality. The song also points out the very nature of mystery and intrigue, the beauty of complexity, and the quest for identity. The lyrics touch upon themes that might be seen as mature ones like voodoo, ghosts, and a 'fucked-up man', which can be a reason for the song being not suitable for children under 13. Even though there is no use of profanity or depiction of violence, the general atmosphere and some of the visuals nevertheless point to the necessity of having a parent's help.
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Building A Mystery falls under the genre Pop.
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Building A Mystery song length is 4 minutes and 07 seconds.
Who wrote Building A Mystery lyrics?
Building A Mystery is written by Sarah Mclachlan, Pierre Marchand.
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When was Building A Mystery released?
It is first released on July 15, 1997 as part of Sarah McLachlan's album "Surfacing" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Building A Mystery lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, in Sarah McLachlan's 'Building a Mystery,' the lyrics bring forth a figure that is full of enigmas and contradictions, who, on the one hand, is a lovely and charming personality, but, on the other hand, has to deal with his/her personal problems and secrets. The song dives deep into the idea of forming an enigmatic character that would hide one's weaknesses and fears, thus putting an emphasis on the artful and gradual revealing of the enchanting yet unreachable identity. The lyrics of building a mystery create a spectrum of feelings mainly consisting of angst, love, reflection, solitude, and spirituality. The song also points out the very nature of mystery and intrigue, the beauty of complexity, and the quest for identity. The lyrics touch upon themes that might be seen as mature ones like voodoo, ghosts, and a 'fucked-up man', which can be a reason for the song being not suitable for children under 13. Even though there is no use of profanity or depiction of violence, the general atmosphere and some of the visuals nevertheless point to the necessity of having a parent's help.
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Which genre is Building A Mystery?
Building A Mystery falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song Building A Mystery?
Building A Mystery song length is 4 minutes and 07 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Sarah Mclachlan, Pierre Marchand
Record Label(s): 1997 Arista Records, Inc
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Tim July 7, 2011-3:17
Its about me child no love no mums soft touch no father trust abuse learnt2 survive by acting or death suicide next best choice alcohol didnt work false relationships end fast.. death walking me sux
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Its about me child no love no mums soft touch no father trust abuse learnt2 survive by acting or death suicide next best choice alcohol didnt work false relationships end fast.. death walking me sux
theskinnyguy March 21, 2011-16:25
I think this song is perverse and incomprehensible. I agree with some of you: it sounds like a narcissistic character, and a really messed-up, unfulfilling relationship.
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I think this song is perverse and incomprehensible. I agree with some of you: it sounds like a narcissistic character, and a really messed-up, unfulfilling relationship.
trying2forget March 14, 2011-9:47
Michelle has it: loving a narcissist. He is careful at first to pretend to love her and be a good person, but it's an act. He is all consumed by his (admittedly sexy) image. But he'll turn on her.
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Michelle has it: loving a narcissist. He is careful at first to pretend to love her and be a good person, but it's an act. He is all consumed by his (admittedly sexy) image. But he'll turn on her.
Michelle November 2, 2010-19:31
She is talking about a narcissistic man who deceives others. This type attracts honeys like bees but they drain the life out of you just like vampires.
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She is talking about a narcissistic man who deceives others. This type attracts honeys like bees but they drain the life out of you just like vampires.
meaing master October 17, 2010-9:45
i think it is about being stuck like you want to learn about god but she is afraid to tell people about her faith
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i think it is about being stuck like you want to learn about god but she is afraid to tell people about her faith
jbailey June 8, 2010-16:11
She's writing about a man who is empty inside and builds this outer shell of stuff he borrows from obscure and hip things as a way to entrance people by pretending that he is really deep.
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She's writing about a man who is empty inside and builds this outer shell of stuff he borrows from obscure and hip things as a way to entrance people by pretending that he is really deep.
Lost May 11, 2010-1:30
This song is about somebody that is afraid to trust the woman who is singing the song. He is somebody special to this woman and she is something to him but he can't understand the emotion she evokes
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This song is about somebody that is afraid to trust the woman who is singing the song. He is somebody special to this woman and she is something to him but he can't understand the emotion she evokes
Lester L February 1, 2010-22:04
I think she's singing about somebody who got lost in the study of comparative beliefs, and just how confused he is now. Perhaps she wants to rescue him, knows the situation but not the solution.
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I think she's singing about somebody who got lost in the study of comparative beliefs, and just how confused he is now. Perhaps she wants to rescue him, knows the situation but not the solution.
The song's about being in love with a pretentious goth guy. Oooh, so mysterious with his ankh necklace!