Lyrics
And who by fire? Who by water?
Contemplation of fate or destiny, questioning the ways people may face their end - symbolized by fire or water.
Who in the sunshine? Who in the night time?
Exploring the different circumstances or times in which individuals may meet their fate, either in daylight or darkness.
Who by high ordeal? Who by common trial?
Considering the diverse challenges people may encounter, some facing intense ordeals while others undergoing common trials.
Who in your merry merry month of May?
Reflecting on mortality during the joyful month of May, juxtaposing life's vibrancy with the inevitability of death.
Who by very slow decay?
Contemplating a gradual decline or deterioration as a means of departing from life.
And who shall I say is calling?
Pondering the identity of the one who is initiating or influencing these considerations about life and death.
(Who shall I say is calling?)
(Reiterating the uncertainty of who is influencing these thoughts.)
And who in her lonely slip?
Considering those who may slip away quietly or unnoticed, emphasizing loneliness in departure.
Who by barbiturate?
Contemplating the possibility of death by barbiturate, suggesting a deliberate and controlled exit.
Who in these realms of love?
Questioning fate in the realms of love, exploring how love may influence the manner of departure.
Who by something blunt?
Considering death by something blunt, suggesting a less deliberate and more accidental or unexpected end.
Who by avalanche? Who by powder?
Contemplating death by avalanche or powder, symbolizing overwhelming forces or substances leading to demise.
Who for his greed? Who for his hunger?
Questioning whether individuals face their end due to greed or hunger, exploring the motives behind one's fate.
And who shall I say is calling?
Repeating the question about the identity of the force or influence behind the contemplation of life and death.
(Who shall I say is calling?)
(Reiterating the uncertainty of who is influencing these thoughts.)
And who by brave assent? Who by accident?
Considering death by brave assent or accident, exploring the contrast between intentional choices and unforeseen events.
Who in solitude? Who in this mirror?
Reflecting on the potential solitude or self-reflection preceding one's end, and contemplating mortality in a mirror.
Who by his lady's command?
Questioning whether fate is influenced by a lady's command, exploring the impact of external influences on one's destiny.
Who by his own hand? Who in mortal chains?
Contemplating self-inflicted death, pondering the idea of mortality in the face of personal choices.
Who in power?
Considering those in mortal chains, possibly referring to individuals bound by external circumstances or oppression.
And who shall I say is calling?
Repeating the question about the identity of the force or influence behind the contemplation of life and death.
(Who shall I say is calling?)
(Reiterating the uncertainty of who is influencing these thoughts.)
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