From the lyrics and the music video I feel like this song is about death, and religious views on it. Its the deceased calling out "If you love me, Let me go."
When he says "These words are knives that often leave scars" he could be referencing that the words of solace, i.e. "Don't worry, you'll see them again," or "They're no dead, just sleeping," hence he says, "Locked away in permanent slumber."
Second verse could refer to corruption among churches, "Confessing their apostasies, led away by imperfect imposters."
In general I feel that it's about some unintentional consequences that the verbally communicated sentiments about life after death. Some people may not reach closure and may never "let go," which can stunt their lives in other ways
From the lyrics and the music video I feel like this song is about death, and religious views on it. Its the deceased calling out "If you love me, Let me go." When he says "These words are knives that often leave scars" he could be referencing that the words of solace, i.e. "Don't worry, you'll see them again," or "They're no dead, just sleeping," hence he says, "Locked away in permanent slumber." Second verse could refer to corruption among churches, "Confessing their apostasies, led away by imperfect imposters." In general I feel that it's about some unintentional consequences that the verbally communicated sentiments about life after death. Some people may not reach closure and may never "let go," which can stunt their lives in other ways
@xemkis Absolutely agree
@xemkis Absolutely agree