Hum
Echoes of Life: Unveiling Existence in Clem Snide's 'Hum'
Lyrics
I know that not everyone will die
Not everyone will die, acknowledging mortality.
But no one is promised they'll live
No assurance of life, emphasizing the uncertainty of existence.
See it's broken but will not be separate
Despite being broken, there is an insistence on unity, even if it involves sacrifice (blood on the leaves).
Without getting blood on the leaves
Unity is not possible without some form of sacrifice or struggle.
You're hungry
A metaphorical hunger, intense and desperate.
Like a thousand starving dogs
Describing a profound hunger using the imagery of starving dogs.
[Incomprehensible] to avoid
An unclear line, possibly suggesting efforts to avoid something.
See I wanted, I wanted
An expression of desire or longing.
My finger tips are numb
Sensory numbness, possibly indicating detachment or emotional distance.
And I hear a strange distant hum
A distant humming sound, introducing an eerie or mysterious atmosphere.
The lonely man that payed to see her
A lonely man paying to see someone, possibly reflecting unfulfilled desires or loneliness.
Perched upon the leafless tree
Perched on a leafless tree, a visual image of desolation and isolation.
The colors were as vivid as a dream
Vivid colors contrast with the barren scene, suggesting a dreamlike quality or escape from reality.
Upon their heart, she left a scar
A lasting mark on the heart, possibly signifying emotional wounds or scars.
Sudden selves for what they are
A realization of one's true self, possibly involving a sudden and uncomfortable revelation.
They begged her for a change just to forget
Pleading for change to forget, indicating a desire for relief from the burdens of the past.
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