In between the lines, this generally-indiscernible piece ("Cherry-Coloured Funk) seemingly points to the idea of the vocalist taking some type of personal stand. The lyrics of Cherry-coloured Funk have consumed my mind the past couple days. I entirely understand that they are not meant to have a deep meaning.
The words are used to elicit strong feelings (i.e. "beetles and eggs and blues") and to simply sound good coming out of Fraser's mouth. But, while trying to sing along, I couldn't help but notice that some of the lyrics on Genius, Ultimate.
Cherry-Coloured Funk Lyrics & Meanings: Beetles and eggs and blues and poor little everything else / You steam a lense stable eyes and glass / Not get pissed off through my burned lips as good news / / Still being cried and laughed at from behind / Down far behind this fabulous, my turn rules / / Beetles and eggs and blues and bells and eggs and blues / Beetles and eggs and blues and poor. The song title itself, 'Cherry-Coloured Funk', alludes to a sensory experience that combines taste, color, and mood. Cocteau Twins have mastered this multisensory approach, blending Robin Guthrie's shimmering guitar with Fraser's voice to create an aural painting ripe with the saturation of a vivacious cherry hue.
Moreover, the song's title, "Cherry-Coloured Funk," itself suggests a playful yet melancholic tone. The word "funk" often connotes a state of depression or gloom, while "cherry-coloured" introduces a vibrant, almost euphoric element. The lyrics to Cherry-Coloured Funk by Cocteau Twins are deeply enigmatic and poetic, making them open to multiple interpretations.
The song seems to be about a surreal and dreamy world, with the lyrics painting vivid and imaginative images that leave the listener to fill in the gaps. Featuring lyrics that could almost sound reversed, 'Cherry-Coloured Funk' is also an endearing whirlwind of longing and ethereal escapism. Its cryptic nature makes it challenging to grasp, yet its allure lies in its ability to effortlessly invite you to lose yourself within its immersive soundscape.
These musical concepts certainly speak for certain aspects of "Cherry-Coloured Funk", but I want to explore more. I want to know what happens because of the dominant 7 chords in the verse; I want to know how the strict 4/4 affects the song; I want to attempt to analyze the lyrics. The lyrics to this song almost feel irrelevant like they're just vehicles for the crushingly earnest appeal of the vocal melodies.
At best I can only think they're a sort of surrealist accompaniment helping to give form to the aforementioned melodies. The repetition of "still being cried and laughed at" throughout the song may indicate a feeling of being misunderstood or not taken seriously. Overall, the lyrics to Cherry.