Lyric discussion by KaiteTheTaterFairy 

Cover art for Widow lyrics by Chelsea Wolfe

As for my interpretation, I think Chelsea is describing different premonitions she had of her friend's accident before it happened.

A widow is a common symbol of loss and sadness, especially in dreams. The "bird circling above me" is presumably a crow, raven, or possibly vulture - all obvious indicators of death since they all circle their prey.

It's interesting to me to note that Chelsea is a Scorpio (born November 11), which is said to be the most psychic and intuitive astrological sign. I'm a Scorpio myself and I've had very strong intuitions about things either before they've happened or before I'm informed of it. It's quite possible Chelsea felt something bad was going to happen to her friend and saw all of these things as warnings.

My Interpretation