Lyric discussion by dtzitko 

Cover art for Copernicus lyrics by Mars Volta, The

Could this be about Nicolaus Copernicus? Or maybe have a double meaning, a second story that comes in and out during the main one about a child being kidnapped? Legend has it that the first printed copy of "De revolutionibus" was placed in his hands on the very day that he died, allowing him to take farewell of his life's work. He is reputed to have awoken from a stroke-induced coma, looked at his book, and then died peacefully. (see wikipedia)

Close the doors if you want to seen her breathing again blur the days sleeping is just not an option

He had to wake up from his coma to see his work, his child. But then died, closing the doors so his "De revolutionibus" could be published/read/etc. He couldn't stay asleep in a coma, but had to die.

Just a thought, it sort of makes sense I suppose. At least maybe a start.

Apparently, researchers had been trying to find his grave for a long time and found it in 2005.

Over my dead body over the search they lead they won't find them anymore

Great song. This record is really fantastic. It seems very dark and eery to me.

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