Ms. Lazarus Lyrics

Lyric discussion by hasbo 

Cover art for Ms. Lazarus lyrics by Hum

i think the time machine hes talking about is his memory, he wishes he could forget and carry on, but cant

One of the few songs that can continuously gives me the chills.

I think this song is about his son who passed away (Like if you are to bloom), and wanting to bring him back thorugh a time machine or wanting to go back to the time were he was still alive.

Some lines I can't make sense of, but a few give it away really.

"the way your headstone shines, i only wish that it was mine"

Going to his sons grave and wishing it was him instead of his son.

" past the wished on charms, through the lens back to your living arms"

His wished and...

A brief follow up on what Kyeb said:

I believe that the line 'set the crosshairs back on one' means he wishes his son would have a second chance at making it to his first birthday.

Yeah, the part where the guitar solo kicks in after 'through the lens back to your living arms' always gives me chills as well. I will never tire of this album.