This song is probably the most beautiful and sorrowful song ever written and I have a lot of love for it.
The first stanza describes a suicide that the speaker imagines himself committing. Sometimes, his mind wanders and he fantasizes about intentionally crashing his car to end his life. BUT, he then references the myth of Medusa and Perseus, and how, in his triumph, Perseus was eventually immortalized in the stars with his lover Andromeda. The speaker refrains from suicide because he hopes that he may one day make it into heaven and be immortalized with his lost lover in the same way.
The second stanza reverts back to his battle with suicidal thoughts. He wonders if it even matters whether or not he lives, or more importantly, where he goes when he dies. In the "veil of great surprises", which I believe is a symbol for fates role in what we perceive to be chance, he wonders if his lover truly loved him, or whether they just served as a pawn in the greater scheme of things.
The third stanza introduces an alternate, yet highly specific suicidal fantasy, indicating that the speaker is somewhat invested in it. It is now more of an active thought than a daydream. He then references the book of Daniel, which prophecizes an apocalyptic scenario. Through this we can infer that the speaker feels like it is the end of his world.
He goes on to reference the illusion of coincidence and struggles to "live with" the haunting memories of an impermanent figure in his life.
He then ask himself if he should harm himself in ways that would help him erase his pain. Should he tear his eyes out so that he doesn't hav to face his lover's absence? Should he tear his heart out so that he doesn't feel it? He doesn't know
The next stanza focuses on faith, or lack thereof, in the face of tradgedy. From what we can gather, despite all his greif, the speaker has found reasons to hold onto his faith, likely because he can now recognize its role in destiny.
His tone then shifts back into his previous despair. He wants to be drowned for a chance to reconnect with his lost loved one. He wants to remove his sight before he finds another reason to live. He wants to remove his arms so that he can avoid feeling the physical emptiness of his lover's absence. He ends with a series of questions, which implies that he remains unresolved in his current state.
This song is probably the most beautiful and sorrowful song ever written and I have a lot of love for it.
The first stanza describes a suicide that the speaker imagines himself committing. Sometimes, his mind wanders and he fantasizes about intentionally crashing his car to end his life. BUT, he then references the myth of Medusa and Perseus, and how, in his triumph, Perseus was eventually immortalized in the stars with his lover Andromeda. The speaker refrains from suicide because he hopes that he may one day make it into heaven and be immortalized with his lost lover in the same way.
The second stanza reverts back to his battle with suicidal thoughts. He wonders if it even matters whether or not he lives, or more importantly, where he goes when he dies. In the "veil of great surprises", which I believe is a symbol for fates role in what we perceive to be chance, he wonders if his lover truly loved him, or whether they just served as a pawn in the greater scheme of things.
The third stanza introduces an alternate, yet highly specific suicidal fantasy, indicating that the speaker is somewhat invested in it. It is now more of an active thought than a daydream. He then references the book of Daniel, which prophecizes an apocalyptic scenario. Through this we can infer that the speaker feels like it is the end of his world.
He goes on to reference the illusion of coincidence and struggles to "live with" the haunting memories of an impermanent figure in his life.
He then ask himself if he should harm himself in ways that would help him erase his pain. Should he tear his eyes out so that he doesn't hav to face his lover's absence? Should he tear his heart out so that he doesn't feel it? He doesn't know
The next stanza focuses on faith, or lack thereof, in the face of tradgedy. From what we can gather, despite all his greif, the speaker has found reasons to hold onto his faith, likely because he can now recognize its role in destiny.
His tone then shifts back into his previous despair. He wants to be drowned for a chance to reconnect with his lost loved one. He wants to remove his sight before he finds another reason to live. He wants to remove his arms so that he can avoid feeling the physical emptiness of his lover's absence. He ends with a series of questions, which implies that he remains unresolved in his current state.
Tragic and beautiful.
@swampbaby A beautiful interpretation of a beautiful song.. :)
@swampbaby A beautiful interpretation of a beautiful song.. :)
@swampbaby What a beautiful interpretation, thanks a lot!
@swampbaby What a beautiful interpretation, thanks a lot!
@swampbaby not sure if you'll read this 6 years later but that's such a beautiful interpretation you've made me appreciate the song even more, wow
@swampbaby not sure if you'll read this 6 years later but that's such a beautiful interpretation you've made me appreciate the song even more, wow