I do agree, there is a topic of death that is presented in this song. But I think it's in a more metaphorical sense, rather than simply being someone dying. Kinda like how in Tarot, the Death card is symbolic of approaching change.
To me, this song is very angry, very bitter-sounding. The singer is in a bad relationship of some kind, whether romantic, familial, or friendship, and she's finally had it. She isn't going to keep quiet anymore, she won't just sit there and take whatever abuse is thrown at her. She's mad as hell, and she isn't going to take it anymore! The second part is the affirmation that things are always changing, and yet life continues the way it always has.
I find the chorus interesting. I think the first two lines are her lamenting the changes that are occuring in her life, wondering why everything that was familiar to her has to change the way it is. The third line reminds me of something an abuser might say to their victim - "You can't escape, you can't fight back. I have all the power, you have nothing". And the fourth line is a response to the third, with her basically telling this person to eff the hell off, that she doesn't need them in her life anymore.
Very bitter-sounding lyrics at times, but an awesome song!
I do agree, there is a topic of death that is presented in this song. But I think it's in a more metaphorical sense, rather than simply being someone dying. Kinda like how in Tarot, the Death card is symbolic of approaching change.
To me, this song is very angry, very bitter-sounding. The singer is in a bad relationship of some kind, whether romantic, familial, or friendship, and she's finally had it. She isn't going to keep quiet anymore, she won't just sit there and take whatever abuse is thrown at her. She's mad as hell, and she isn't going to take it anymore! The second part is the affirmation that things are always changing, and yet life continues the way it always has.
I find the chorus interesting. I think the first two lines are her lamenting the changes that are occuring in her life, wondering why everything that was familiar to her has to change the way it is. The third line reminds me of something an abuser might say to their victim - "You can't escape, you can't fight back. I have all the power, you have nothing". And the fourth line is a response to the third, with her basically telling this person to eff the hell off, that she doesn't need them in her life anymore.
Very bitter-sounding lyrics at times, but an awesome song!