I believe this song is about a sick parent, whether it be alcohol or some other substance. The person telling the story has grown up and separated themselves from their parent, but at holidays or other occasions when they see their parent, they are reminded of what a bad place they are in and that, due to their destructive behavior, there will inevitably be a funeral, it's only a matter of time. The quote "To the outside The dead leaves, they are alive\For they don't have trees to hang their hearts" is referring
to the parent messing with their emotions and breaking them down as a child (parent=tree, child=leaves). He would rather be apart from the parent than feel emotionally broken and abused.
This is the best reply I have heard so far Shea. This song definitely seems to be about some kind of malignant family member and a lament about the lifetime spent with that person.........and this person approaching the end of their life.
This is the best reply I have heard so far Shea. This song definitely seems to be about some kind of malignant family member and a lament about the lifetime spent with that person.........and this person approaching the end of their life.
There's a repetitive triumphant spirit to the refrain "ready for the funeral"
There's a repetitive triumphant spirit to the refrain "ready for the funeral"
I believe this song is about a sick parent, whether it be alcohol or some other substance. The person telling the story has grown up and separated themselves from their parent, but at holidays or other occasions when they see their parent, they are reminded of what a bad place they are in and that, due to their destructive behavior, there will inevitably be a funeral, it's only a matter of time. The quote "To the outside The dead leaves, they are alive\For they don't have trees to hang their hearts" is referring to the parent messing with their emotions and breaking them down as a child (parent=tree, child=leaves). He would rather be apart from the parent than feel emotionally broken and abused.
So, yeah. That's what I think.
This is the best reply I have heard so far Shea. This song definitely seems to be about some kind of malignant family member and a lament about the lifetime spent with that person.........and this person approaching the end of their life.
This is the best reply I have heard so far Shea. This song definitely seems to be about some kind of malignant family member and a lament about the lifetime spent with that person.........and this person approaching the end of their life.
There's a repetitive triumphant spirit to the refrain "ready for the funeral"
There's a repetitive triumphant spirit to the refrain "ready for the funeral"
absolutely, this is getting very close to the true meaning INHO
absolutely, this is getting very close to the true meaning INHO