Dead and Broken
Eternal Shadows: Unveiling Secrets in Alkaline Trio's 'Dead and Broken'
Lyrics
A deep dark secret down at the bottom
A hidden and significant truth lies at the bottom.
But this bay can't keep it unforgotten.
Despite the bay, the secret cannot be forgotten.
And a story that was told has now grown taller than we'd ever wish to be
A narrative that has grown larger than desired.
Beyond belief
Exceeding belief or imagination.
I'll grab the boat if you go grab the anchor,
Preparation for dealing with the situation.
The tarp and twine and the weights that sank her.
Collecting tools to address the issue.
They weren't enough look who showed up
Unexpected challenges arise.
A new light shed is shining through. Illuminating you as we lay
New revelations bringing clarity in the dark.
Side by side, dead and broken
Together in a state of death and despair.
Our lives aren't the same since the night yours went stolen.
Lives changed since a tragic event.
Blood ran black beneath the moonlight. Your lover's blood ran cold,
Graphic description of a violent incident.
Cutting off the hands he used to hold.
The perpetrator severed the hands of the victim.
A deep dark secret down at the bottom
Reiteration of the concealed truth.
But this bay can't keep it unforgotten.
Continued inability of the bay to forget.
And a story that was told has now grown taller than we'd ever want to be
The narrative grows taller, surpassing desired heights.
Beyond Belief.
Exceeding belief or imagination (repeated).
Side by side, dead and broken
Together in a state of death and despair (repeated).
Our Hearts aren't the same since the night yours went stolen.
Hearts affected since the tragic night.
Blood ran black beneath the moonlight. Your lover's blood ran cold,
Reiteration of the violent incident's aftermath.
Cutting off the hands he used to hold.
The perpetrator severed the hands of the victim (repeated).
We used to hold.
A reminiscence of past closeness and connection.
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