“Runeii” is the final song on Laughing Stock, Talk Talk’s final album. Like the opener, “Myrrhman”, “Runeii” literally means “laughing stock”, as well as being an allusion to another Talk Talk song, “Renee”.
Following the events of the album detailing a man’s suicide, ascension and connection with...
[Verse 1]
Well aren't you success
In answer select
Apologies met
An effigy blessed
[Refrain]
Slow to bleed, fair son
Rescinded
[Verse 2]
Well aren't you suspect
In answer unread
Meander contest
So effortly blessed
[Refrain]
Slow to bleed, fair son
Runeii was written by Mark Hollis.
Runeii was produced by Tim Friese-Greene.