Deep Red Bells Lyrics

Lyric discussion by ginintonic 

Cover art for Deep Red Bells lyrics by Neko Case

Does anyone know the real meaning of the words 'deep red bells'? I've heard a lot of theories but can't find anything online about 'red bells' signifying anything specific. I know she's a fan of eastern European folk tales so perhaps it might be from there. Other than the old custom of ringing church bells at funerals and the redness of blood I can't come up with anything concrete.

Song Meaning

I always assumed those were the lights and sirens on police cars or ambulances coming to the murder scene.

Deep Red Bells to me was a specific reference to drops of blood. That is what I always imagined that line meant.