Kevorkian Times
Embracing Shadows: Darkthrone's Kevorkian Reflections
Lyrics
Some times the skies are darker
Reference to ominous times when the atmosphere is exceptionally dark.
Than clouds that drift ahead
Comparison of the darkness to clouds drifting in the sky.
He saw his final star tonight
A person witnesses their last guiding star in the night.
Too weak to flee or fight
The individual is too feeble to escape or engage in a struggle.
Only beneath the ground can he shine
Emphasis on shining only beneath the ground, implying a connection to death.
Now you are mine
Claiming possession or control over someone now in the afterlife.
Within his heart there's no reply
Absence of emotional response within the person's heart.
These are Kevorkian times
Reference to the era of Dr. Jack Kevorkian, known for assisted suicides - connecting to themes of death.
Renderings of what might have been
Reflections on possibilities that never materialized.
A certain smell in the attic
Sensory details, suggesting a distinct smell associated with memories.
The branch he swung from as a child
Recollection of a childhood location, possibly related to the person's demise.
(the) same tree he now will feed
The same tree that once provided support is now the source of sustenance.
He learnt of snow and Golgotha
Learning about harsh realities, represented by snow and Golgotha (a biblical reference to the crucifixion).
Small freedoms marked by chimes
Small freedoms marked by chimes may signify fleeting moments of liberty.
Sky was the limit from (within) these walls
Despite limitations, aspirations were limitless within confinement.
The damned Kevorkian times
Reiteration of the challenging times associated with Kevorkian.
I pledged that I no longer will
A personal commitment not to succumb to darkness or negative influences.
The aspen leaves adhere
The imagery of aspen leaves adhering could symbolize resilience or adherence to principles.
Bow to darkness, heed the words
A refusal to yield to darkness, emphasizing the importance of words.
You were never here
An acknowledgment of someone's absence or nonexistence.
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