Crystal Castles - Pap Smear

From the Album: Crystal Castles (II)

[TerryRoyer]

The lyrics are just so alien and the mood so foreign it blows me away.

[Necronometer]

One of my favorite Crystal Castles track. This tracks exemplifies their talent for creating effortlessly catchy synth hooks and deconstructing them in the most fabulous, gritty way possible. What creativity.

[mikaelahyakuya]

i never get bored of this song. its so good

[mirdulia]

I think I’ve become an addict to the amount of times I’ve listen to this, I love it so much, the background music and everything i can’t explain .

[Dr_Pickle]

[Verse 1: Alice Glass]
You never got to bloom
They cut you from the stem
You're innocent at birth
Until you understand

[Pre-Chorus: Alice Glass]
Repeat every word that you say to me
They put you to use or put you to sleep
I can't tell you the difference between
An embryo or a planted seed

[Chorus: Alice Glass]
So many shades of white, so many shades of pale
I know what you hate, so I do it constantly
So many shades of white, so many shades of pale
I know how to cut a wound that will not heal

[Verse 2: Alice Glass]
Consistency of dirt
Insects that spun your silk
They wait for gratitude
They wail for mother's milk

[Pre-Chorus: Alice Glass]
Repeat every word that you say to me
They put you to use or put you to sleep
I can't tell you the difference between
An embryo or a planted seed
[Chorus: Alice Glass]
So many shades of white, so many shades of pale
I know what you hate, so I do it constantly
So many shades of white, so many shades of pale
I know how to cut a wound that will not heal

[Outro: Alice Glass]
So many shades of white, so many—
I know what you hate, so I do—
So many shades of white, so many—
I know what you hate, so I do—
I know how to cut a wound that will not heal
I know how to cut a wound that will not heal

[michaelhurst]

These people evoke mystery, love for one another, and a sound that penetrates all the happy places in ur brain. Thank u crystal castles for sharing what U have inside.

[robo]

I just melt everytime she says 'pale'. Song is so addicting

[AntiActionFox]

It was interesting what happened to me just now. I havent heard this song in 7 years. I had completely forgotten the lyrics but remembered the synths. As this song progressed, the lyrics slowly came back to me, and by the time Alice's final chrous hit, i was humming along remembering how vivid the lyrics were. This song is 12 years old but crystal castles will never cease being interesting. May this song be listened to for a thousand more years.

[nthatte]

Too bad they never played this live. It is one of the best songs ever made.

[TheGothlina]

It doesn't matter what year you listen to this because it's timeless

[VannahCakesYo]

one of the best songs i have ever heard in my fucking even 8 years later

[clover]

This song is like a drug. Definitely a spiritual experience.

[tsaers]

Verry good music with beautyful sounds effects . I love this

[mybloodyvalentineisajit]

Listening to this on the bus be a vibe fr

[averylenox]

I love this I would describe this as intergalactic witchcraft chic house.

[astridpetite]

It been years and I feel the same way every time I play this song

[sarahl]

Man this was my jam in 2010. Such an amazing tune. Good times..sad what has happened. Hope Alice is good.

[michaelsantiesteban]

I will always come back to this song no matter what year it is.

[gxbrxxl]

Sounds like Sonic losing a shitload of rings

[pastelrose]

Don't know what the Hell she's saying, but awesome track!