Count Grassi's Passage Over Piedmont Lyrics

Lyric discussion by toperic02 

Cover art for Count Grassi's Passage Over Piedmont lyrics by Divine Comedy, The

These lyrics are SO poetic, SO brilliant in their form and imagery that, for me, its actual meaning doesn't really matter. To me: It is using a balloon ride as a metaphor for our search for meaning in life.It's stating our insignificance in the whole scheme of things -"please forgive this brief intrusion."

The music is gorgeous and complements the ethereal lyrics. I would have it played at my funeral...if I wasn't an atheist or if I had a bit more spirituality in me.

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