lyrics and tarot

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 24 Jun 2003, and now archived in the Forum Library.

LittleWing	24 Jun 2003
ok - give me some lyric quotes that go hand in hand with your tarot cards ...... here's some of mine ........ THE DEVIL "you're poison running through my veins, you're poison, I don't wanna break these chains ....." Alice Cooper (Poison) see also - Fleetwood Mac - The Chains, & ACDC - Touch too Much THE FOOL "cos i'm as free as a bird now, and this bird you cannot change / cage" Lynard Skynard (freebird) THE STAR "never forget who you are, little star, shining brighter than all the stars in the sky....... " Madonna (little star) THE SUN "here comes the sun, little darling, and i know , it's alright ..." The Beatles (here comes the sun) THE MOON " .... he says i'm living in a trance, i'm dancin' in the moonlight, it's got me in it's spotlight" Thin Lizzy (dancin' in the moonlight)

Trogon	24 Jun 2003
High Priestess; "She sings from somewhere you can't see, She sits in the top of the greenest tree, She sends out an aroma of undefined lust It drips on down in a mist from above... She's just the girl, she's just the girl... the girl U want" [devo "girl u want"] - I always think "High Priestess" with this song... 9 of Swords; "Sweet success is up above and poverty below, I wake in the middle and I press the green to go. Passion and sobriety are yelling in my head, Can't sleep over money, I've got cobras in my bed. Now I'm tired and I'm lonely.... All I need is a little mercy..." [underworld - "mercy"] - by the way... the quote in my sig, is the first verse of this same song... ;)

BoomVoom	24 Jun 2003
for the moon i prefer: say it's only a paper moon, floating over a card board sea, but it wouldn't be make believe, if you believe in me.

Umbrae	24 Jun 2003
The Tower: Watch out you might get what you're after Cool babies strange but not a stranger I'm an ordinary guy Burning down the house Hold tight wait till the party's over Hold tight We're in for nasty weather There has got to be a way Burning down the house Here's your ticket pack your bag: time for jumpin' overboard The transportation is here Close enough but not too far, maybe you know where you are Fightin' fire with fire All wet hey you might need a raincoat Shape down Dreams walking in broad daylight Three hundred sixty five degrees Burning down the house: Burning Down the House – Talking Heads

galadrial	25 Jun 2003
The Hermit I felt so introspective tonight Thinkin' ahead about my final hindsight Did I make every moment count How much did I sit about Doin' not the good I know to do What will I say when I'm faced with His glory the saints And the angels as I tell my story Will the works I've accomplished be worthy of Heaven What will I think lookin' back What was gold what was dross What was gain what was loss What will stand what was fleeting And what will I change while my hearts still beating from "20/20" - The O.C. Supertones

Scorpion	25 Jun 2003
Quote: Originally posted by galadrial What will I say when I'm faced with His glory the saints And the angels as I tell my story Will the works I've accomplished be worthy of Heaven What will I think lookin' back What was gold what was dross What was gain what was loss What will stand what was fleeting And what will I change while my hearts still beating from "20/20" - The O.C. Supertones Hi, Galadrial - not trying to be picky but this part of it sounds perfect for Judgment too! Brilliant thread, LittleWing! Really got me thinking and it occurred to me that it could be another way of posting clues in the "Games" section. At the risk of showing my age and fairly limited musical tastes, I came up with the following:- THE DEVIL: Mirrors on the ceiling, pink champagne on ice And she said "We are all just prisoners here of our own device"... "Relax" said the nightman "We are programmed to receive. You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave" (Eagles, "Hotel California") 3 SWORDS The sun's still shining in the big blue sky but it don't mean nothing to me Oh let the rain come down, let the wind blow through me I'm living in an empty room with all the windows smashed And I've got so little left to lose that it feels like I'm walking on broken glass (Annie Lennox, "Walking on broken glass") QUEEN OF SWORDS I was bitter when I met you, I was eloquent with rage Like honey from a poisoned cup I flowed from stage to stage. (Eurythmics, "I've got a lover") QUEEN OF WANDS She said "These are my guns. These are my furs. This is my living room. You can play with me there sometimes If you catch me in the mood." (Eurythmics, "Savage") THE STAR There's a road - long and winding The lights are blindin' - but it gets there Don't give up - don't look back There's a silver linin' - it's out there somewhere (Bryan Adams, "Star") That was fun - I'm off to think of one to post as a poser. Thanks for that!

samantha	25 Jun 2003
2 SWORDS Should I stay or should I go now ? I think they really wanna know now , If I go they'll kick my butt If I stay I might get cut LA riots . Boston snow Should I commit or should I blow ..... How am I supposed to know ? Should I stay or should I go ? The Clash.

LittleWing	25 Jun 2003
Quote: Originally posted by LouiQ THE DEVIL: Mirrors on the ceiling, pink champagne on ice And she said "We are all just prisoners here of our own device"... "Relax" said the nightman "We are programmed to receive. You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave" (Eagles, "Hotel California") very app!!! - i could post all day of songs that remind me of the devil card!!!!! (too much rock and roll man ;-) check out new music at ....... http://roadtrip.no-ip.org

Rusty Neon	25 Jun 2003
RWS: VI Lovers "I Found my Thrill on Blueberry Hill" A song immortalized by the character Richie Cunningham in the American sit com _Happy Days_.

galadrial	25 Jun 2003
Quote: Originally posted by LouiQ Hi, Galadrial - not trying to be picky but this part of it sounds perfect for Judgment too! Hi LouiQ, I don't think you're being picky at all. I think that being introspective can lead to thinking about Judgement and that dwelling on the Judgement card can make one pretty introspective:-)

jog1118	25 Jun 2003
"master of puppets i'm pulling your strings twisting your mind, smashing your dreams blinded by me you can't see a thing just call my name and i'll hear you scream master! master!" - Master of Puppets, Metallica *** Devil Card "scanning the scenes in the city tonight looking for you to start up a fight there's an evil feeling in my brain but it's nothing new you know it drives us insane running on your way hiding you will be dying a thousand deaths (2X) Searching...Seek and Destroy!!!" - Seek and Destroy, Metallica ***5 of Swords "exit light, enter night take my hand we're off to never never land" - Enter the Sandman, Metallica ***The Moon METALLICA RULES!!! :smoker:

Celtic_Dragon	26 Jun 2003
Devil: Here you go again you say you want your freedom well who am I to keep you down. ~Fleetwood Mac

Scorpion	26 Jun 2003
Quote: Originally posted by LittleWing very app!!! - i could post all day of songs that remind me of the devil card!!!!! (too much rock and roll man ;-) Definitely! I bet he shows up here more than any other card! I've thought of a really easy one to kick off in the Games section - and NO, it's not the Devil!!! See you over there guys!

punkangelgcm437	26 Jun 2003
King Of Cups...or maybe more Knight of Cups: "I know that he loves me cuz he told me so, I know that he loves me cuz cuz his feelings show, When he stares at me, you see he cares for me, You see how he's so deep in love, I know that he loves me cuz it's obvious, I know that he loves me cuz its me he trusts, And he's missing me, if he's not kissing me, And when he looks at me, his brown eyes tell his soul" --"Brown Eyes" Destiny's Child

tabbycat	28 Jun 2003
Strength They will turn me in your arms Into a lion bold, But hold me close and fear not And you will love your child. Tam Lin, by lots of people, including Fairport Convention. This thread has got me thinking! I'm wondering if I can come up with a folk song for each of the Majors...? I'll get back to you... Jilly

Lady Mary	30 Jun 2003
Moon: Well, show me the way, To the next whiskey bar Oh, don't ask why, Oh, don't ask why Show me the way, To the next whiskey bar Oh, don't ask why, Oh, don't ask why For if we don't find, The next whiskey bar I tell you we must die, I tell you we must die I tell you, I tell you, I tell you we must die Oh, moon of Alabama, We now must say goodbye We've lost our good old mama And must have whiskey, oh, you now why Oh, moon of Alabama We now must say goodbye We've lost our good old mama And must have whiskey, oh, you now why ... (The Doors - Alabama Song; Text: Brecht/Weill) Four of Cups: Darling, you gotta let me know should I stay or should I go? If you say that you are mine I'll be there till the end of time So you gotta let me know Should I stay or should I go? (The Clash - Should I stay or should I go) Knight of Cups: Let me be your Romeo, your wonder boy, And your super champ. Let me take you to the milky way On a holiday, on a holiday. Follow me, why don't you follow me? (Ottawan - Hands up/Give me your love) Devil: When you call my name it's like a little prayer I'm down on my knees, I wanna take you there In the midnight hour I can feel your power Just like a prayer you know I'll take you there I hear your voice, it's like an angel sighing I have no choice, I hear your voice Feels like flying I close my eyes, Oh God I think I'm falling Out of the sky, I close my eyes Heaven help me (Madonna - Like a prayer) Four of Swords: Slow down you crazy child You're so ambitious for a juvenile But then if you're so smart tell me why You are still so afraid? Where's the fire, what's the hurry about? You better cool it off before you burn it out You got so much to do and only So many hours in a day But you know that when the truth is told That you can get what you want Or you an just get old You're gonna kick off before you even get halfway through When will you realize...Vienna waits for you (Billy Joel - Vienna)

Lady Mary	30 Jun 2003
Lovers - Love - Crossroads I have got you under my skin I've got you deep in the heart of me So deep in my heart You're nearly a part of me I've got you under my skin I have tried so not to give in I have said to myself this affair Never gonna go somewhere But why should I try to resist When baby I know so well That I've got you under my skin I would sacrafice anything Come what might For the sake of holding you near In spite of a warning voice That comes in the night It repeats and it shouts in my ear Don't you know blue-eyes You never can win Use your mentality Wake up to reality But each time I do Just the thought of you Makes me stop before I begin 'cause I've got you under my skin I'd sacrafice anything Come what might For the sake of having you near In spite of a warning voice That comes in the night It repeats and it shouts in my ear Don't you know you old fool You never can win Use your mentality Wake up to reality But each time that I do Just the thought of you Makes me stop before I begin 'cause I've got you under my skin And I love you (when you're) under my skin (U2 - I've got you under my skin)

Lady Mary	30 Jun 2003
World There's a love that's divine And it's yours and it's mine Like the sun at the end of the day We should give thanks and pray to the One Have I told you lately that I love you Have I told you there's no one above you Fill my heart with gladness Take away my sadness Ease my troubles, that's what you do (Van Morrison – Have I told you lately) Knight of Wands Get your motor runnin' Head out on the highway Lookin' for adventure And whatever comes our way Yeah Darlin' go make it happen Take the world in a love embrace Fire all of your guns at once And explode into space Like a true nature's child We were born, born to be wild We can climb so high I never wanna die Born to be wild Born to be wild (U2 - Born to be wild)

Royal Cat	30 Jun 2003
Star It's been a long night. Trying to find my way. Been through the darkness. Now I finally have my day. And I will see my dream come alive at last. I will touch the sky. And they're not gonna hold me down no more, no they're not gonna change my mind. Cause I've got faith of the heart. I'm going where my heart will take me. I've got faith to believe. I can do anything. I've got strength of the soul. And no one's gonna bend or break me. I can reach any star. I've got faith, faith of the heart. (From Star Trek Enterprise Theme Song) Tower Lying here in the darkness I hear the sirens wail Somebody going to emergency Somebody's going to jail If you find somebody to love in this world You better hand on tooth and nail The wolf is always at the door In a New York Minute Everything can change In a New York Minute Things can get a little strange In a New York Minute Everything can change In a New York Minute And in these days When darkness falls early And people rush home To the ones they love You better take a fool's advice And take care of your own One day they're here; Next day they're gone (Eagles - New York Minute) Judgement On a high and windy island I was gazing out to sea When a long forgotten feeling came and took control of me It was then the clouds burst open and the sun came pouring through When it hit those dancing waters in an instant all eternity I knew There's so much we take for granted, there's so much we never say We get caught up in the motion of just a living day to day We are fettered to the future, we are prisoners of the past And we never seem to notice 'til our lives have finally slipped right through our grasp (Dan Fogelberg - Magic Every Moment) World Imagine all the people, living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer but I'm not the only one I hope some day you'll join us, and the world will be as one. Imagine no possesions, I wonder if you can, no need for greed or hunger, a brotherhood of man. Imagine all the people, sharing all the world (John Lennon - Imagine) ~Cat :)

Trogon	30 Jul 2003
I do like to listen to music and I have been coming up with more song/card match ups... Here's a couple; The Fool; I was born under a wandering star, I was born under a wandering star, Wheels were made for rolling, Mules were made to pack, I've never seen a sight that didn't look better looking back... ["wandering star" from "paint your wagon"] 7 of Cups (first half) and 5 of Pentacles (second half); When I'm alone, I try to remember, All of the things I want. I get depressed, But don't give me handouts. Everyone loves a trier. I would love to, Be lucky as you, In with the rich survivors. Wouldn't complain, If I was a rich man, Everyone can - can. [chorus] And you want it. And you need it. And you love it... We sing the original song... We sing the original song... We sing the original song... Please give it to me, give it to me! When I'm alone, I talk to myself, yet don't get the wrong impression. Don't have the cash, But I've got the pride, I never laid down and died. I see the pictures, I know the adverts, Everyone else got lucky. I got the bad deal, Lookin' around me. Everyone can - can... [chorus] ["original song" - underworld] [oops - edited to add song title and artist :| ] (Yes, I'm afraid I do kind of like Underworld)

wavebreaker	30 Jul 2003
I love the one on the Rock & Roll Tarot's Fool: It's the end of the world as we know it And I feel fine by R.E.M.

NiftyKracker	30 Jul 2003
I think these lines are more appropriate to a Rider-Waite type fool than to the one found in the Mersailles and its clones... but really I just wanted to expose people to the awesome talent that is Connor Oberst (lead singer/songwriter of Bright Eyes... Saddle Records) Bowl of Oranges The rain it started tappin' On the window near my bed There was a loophole in my dreamin' So I got out of it And to my surprise my eyes were wide and already open Just my nightstand and my dresser Where those nightmares had just been So I dressed myself and left then Out into the gray streets But everything seemed different And completely new to me The sky the trees, houses, buildings, even my own body And each person I encountered I couldn't wait to meet And I came upon a doctor Who appeared in quite poor health I said there's nothing I can do for you that you can't do for yourself He said oh yes you can, just hold my hand, so I sat with him awhile Then I asked him how he felt He said I think I'm cured No, in fact, I'm sure of it Thank you, stranger For your therapeutic smile So that's how I learned the lesson That everyone's alone And your eyes must do some raining If you're ever gonna grow And when crying don't help You can't compose yourself It's best to compose a poem An honest verse of longing Or a simple song of hope Okay, that was a shamless plug for a band I love... so sue me ;P

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