Sing the Sorrow has several major themes, including religion.
The diction in the verses seems to suggest the motif is linear to God called in Sick today and The Great Disappointment. The mood of the piece is somber and serene, bridging the moodiness of the album as the songs progress from rage to sorrow.
The first line could very well be from Jesus' point of view: "Who truly belongs here?". This is a question Jesus asks his disciples many times in scripture as he tests their faith. The female character could represent two things: Mary Magdalene or the disciples. This phrase seems to suggest Mary Magdalene in an immediate sense in that she was also a social outcast, so she answers the question "Not I".
"He knows, no one shines forever," a possible reference to a forseen faltering faith.
"They change with the weather" a comment on the fickle nature of human beings, related to the lack of true faith.
"He said 'I've now stayed too long here.'" It is a Christian belief that Jesus chose the moment of his death. The context of this phrase suggests that this information is not being disclosed to the fullest.
"'Goodbye' She said, 'I'll wait here for you.'" The female could now possibly represent the population of followers, who do not understand his true meaning.
"He knows the winds carry sorrow" again referring to Jesus' foresight of the crucifixion.
"As they leave, she'll follow They leave tomorrow" the timeline suggests this is taking place the night of the Last Supper, with "they" representing the disciples in this verse, with the female being Mary Magdelene.
"Fragments of joy torn apart, A freshly drained heart" the joy is Jesus' presence on earth. He is tortured upon the cross, thus being "torn apart." The "freshly drained heart" could be a jab at the existence of the holy grail, which Mary Magdelene supposedly used to collect Jesus' blood, thus his heart is being "drained."
"That beats, disguise themselves through him" the phrase "through him" is part of a traditional prayer "Through him, with him, and in him" which speaks of God's creation of all things. The disguise is for the disciples, who now fear for their own lives after Jesus is killed and their faith is destroyed by his human death. Inversely, this could suggest the disciples now fear God, and try to redeem themselves through him.
"He'll say that 'Its nothing new.'" Jesus is acknowledged as all knowing, like God. His knowledge of human nature is made apparent by his lack of surprise following the crucifixion.
"And swear this is true, for you I'll swallow the ocean, I'll swallow the ocean" No human is capable of swallowing the ocean. This could refer to Jesus' powers of doing the impossible. The theme of water recurs many times in the bible, usually symbolizing life, death, and rebirth. To swallow the ocean could be reciting the central Christian belief that Jesus destroyed death by dying.
"He said 'Who truly belongs here?' 'Not I' She stared, 'I'd lie here to you.'" Jesus is buried and sealed in a cave. Mary Magdelene, the Mother Mary, and Joseph are in mourning. The question posed towards the female is an acknowledgement of her true faith, as she, along with his family, are his true followers. She is staring because his resurrection is a miracle. "I'd lie here to you." could refer to the grieving process that was in progress.
"I know the sorrow is sacred, and I'll never break you, I'll softly save you." This last point of view is unclear. The "sorrow" could be the true faith described previously, with Jesus assuring his family and Mary that they will, indeed, be saved. The fate of the disciples, and all others for that matter, is left unanswered.
Lol I'm a nerd for doing this but I love this song so here:
Lol I'm a nerd for doing this but I love this song so here:
2 Corrections:
2 Corrections:
"'Goodbye' She said, 'I'll wait here for you.'" is the true faith that recurs at the end of the song. She is waiting for the resurrection to occur.
"'Goodbye' She said, 'I'll wait here for you.'" is the true faith that recurs at the end of the song. She is waiting for the resurrection to occur.
"As they leave, she'll follow They leave tomorrow" This phrase is referring to Mary Magdelene and the disciples as two different parties. "They" are the disciples leaving the next day, while she will be following Jesus.
"As they leave, she'll follow They leave tomorrow" This phrase is referring to Mary Magdelene and the disciples as two different parties. "They" are the disciples leaving the next day, while she will be following Jesus.
Sing the Sorrow has several major themes, including religion.
The diction in the verses seems to suggest the motif is linear to God called in Sick today and The Great Disappointment. The mood of the piece is somber and serene, bridging the moodiness of the album as the songs progress from rage to sorrow.
The first line could very well be from Jesus' point of view: "Who truly belongs here?". This is a question Jesus asks his disciples many times in scripture as he tests their faith. The female character could represent two things: Mary Magdalene or the disciples. This phrase seems to suggest Mary Magdalene in an immediate sense in that she was also a social outcast, so she answers the question "Not I".
"He knows, no one shines forever," a possible reference to a forseen faltering faith.
"They change with the weather" a comment on the fickle nature of human beings, related to the lack of true faith.
"He said 'I've now stayed too long here.'" It is a Christian belief that Jesus chose the moment of his death. The context of this phrase suggests that this information is not being disclosed to the fullest.
"'Goodbye' She said, 'I'll wait here for you.'" The female could now possibly represent the population of followers, who do not understand his true meaning.
"He knows the winds carry sorrow" again referring to Jesus' foresight of the crucifixion.
"As they leave, she'll follow They leave tomorrow" the timeline suggests this is taking place the night of the Last Supper, with "they" representing the disciples in this verse, with the female being Mary Magdelene.
"Fragments of joy torn apart, A freshly drained heart" the joy is Jesus' presence on earth. He is tortured upon the cross, thus being "torn apart." The "freshly drained heart" could be a jab at the existence of the holy grail, which Mary Magdelene supposedly used to collect Jesus' blood, thus his heart is being "drained."
"That beats, disguise themselves through him" the phrase "through him" is part of a traditional prayer "Through him, with him, and in him" which speaks of God's creation of all things. The disguise is for the disciples, who now fear for their own lives after Jesus is killed and their faith is destroyed by his human death. Inversely, this could suggest the disciples now fear God, and try to redeem themselves through him.
"He'll say that 'Its nothing new.'" Jesus is acknowledged as all knowing, like God. His knowledge of human nature is made apparent by his lack of surprise following the crucifixion.
"And swear this is true, for you I'll swallow the ocean, I'll swallow the ocean" No human is capable of swallowing the ocean. This could refer to Jesus' powers of doing the impossible. The theme of water recurs many times in the bible, usually symbolizing life, death, and rebirth. To swallow the ocean could be reciting the central Christian belief that Jesus destroyed death by dying.
"He said 'Who truly belongs here?' 'Not I' She stared, 'I'd lie here to you.'" Jesus is buried and sealed in a cave. Mary Magdelene, the Mother Mary, and Joseph are in mourning. The question posed towards the female is an acknowledgement of her true faith, as she, along with his family, are his true followers. She is staring because his resurrection is a miracle. "I'd lie here to you." could refer to the grieving process that was in progress.
"I know the sorrow is sacred, and I'll never break you, I'll softly save you." This last point of view is unclear. The "sorrow" could be the true faith described previously, with Jesus assuring his family and Mary that they will, indeed, be saved. The fate of the disciples, and all others for that matter, is left unanswered.
Lol I'm a nerd for doing this but I love this song so here:
Lol I'm a nerd for doing this but I love this song so here:
2 Corrections:
2 Corrections:
"'Goodbye' She said, 'I'll wait here for you.'" is the true faith that recurs at the end of the song. She is waiting for the resurrection to occur.
"'Goodbye' She said, 'I'll wait here for you.'" is the true faith that recurs at the end of the song. She is waiting for the resurrection to occur.
"As they leave, she'll follow They leave tomorrow" This phrase is referring to Mary Magdelene and the disciples as two different parties. "They" are the disciples leaving the next day, while she will be following Jesus.
"As they leave, she'll follow They leave tomorrow" This phrase is referring to Mary Magdelene and the disciples as two different parties. "They" are the disciples leaving the next day, while she will be following Jesus.
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