Oh Death Art with Me
Embracing the Reaper's Serenade: Damien Jurado's Tale of Confronting Death
Lyrics
I was courted by Death today
I experienced a visit from Death today.
In an attempt to take my life
Death tried to end my life.
He showed up with a nice bouquet
Death brought a bouquet as a symbolic gesture for my future grave.
Of flowers for my grave
The flowers are intended for the place where I will be buried.
He said, "Come with me now
Death invites me to accompany him.
And we can take my horse and carriage"
He suggests using his horse and carriage for the journey.
He led me six feet underground
I follow Death to a burial depth of six feet.
Where the worms will eat my skin
This underground location is where worms will decompose my body.
"You will not need your body, son
My physical body is deemed unnecessary by Death, as the devil desires only my soul.
For the devil he just wants your soul
The devil is interested in claiming my soul.
He has had his eyes on you
The devil has been watching me since my birth.
Since the day you stepped in this world"
Implying that my soul has been marked by the devil since entering this world.
I was courted by Death today
I faced Death again in an attempt to end my life.
In an attempt to take my life
Death persisted in trying to take my life.
He showed up with a nice bouquet
He brought another bouquet for my future grave.
Of flowers for my grave
Reiteration of Death's symbolic gift for the grave.
He said, "Come with me now
Death repeats the invitation to accompany him.
And we can take my horse and carriage."
Again, the suggestion to use the horse and carriage for the journey.
He led me six feet underground
Repetition of being led six feet underground where decomposition occurs.
Where the worms will eat my skin
Reiteration of the final destination where worms will consume the body.
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