Son you must go back to the life
Go pack your bags
Take up your scythe
'Cause this world wasn't meant for us both

Who made the night
Who made the day
Who gave you life
Who gave you say
I said this world wasn't meant for us both

Who rules the day
Who rules the night
Go pack your bags
Take up your scythe
I said this world wasn't meant for us both


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    I am surprised no one has commented on "scythe" yet. It's the reaping instrument that is used in harvesting. Possibly a reference toward a grim reaper / satan like character. "Who made the night, who made the day" - God. Seems to me the song has more reference to a Biblical relationship than an earthly father/son relationship.

    Justsayinon July 24, 2006   Link

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