Seven
Seven Days: A Tapestry of Life and Death in Bowie's Melody
Lyrics
I forgot what my father said
I have forgotten the advice or words of wisdom my father once shared.
I forgot what he said
Repetition emphasizes the speaker's forgetfulness regarding their father's words.
I forgot what my mother said
Similar to the first line, the speaker has also forgotten what their mother said.
As we lay upon your bed
Describes a moment of intimacy on a bed, possibly reflecting on life choices.
A city full of flowers
Describes the city as abundant with positive and negative experiences, like flowers and rain.
A city full of rain
Contrasts positive and negative aspects of life within the city.
I got seven days to live my life
The speaker feels a limited time frame of seven days to either live life to the fullest or face potential death.
Or seven ways to die
Expresses the dichotomy of life and death, emphasizing the urgency of the moment.
I forgot what my brother said
Similar to earlier lines, the speaker has forgotten the advice or words of their brother.
I forgot what he said
Reiteration of the speaker's forgetfulness regarding their brother's words.
I don't regret anything at all
The speaker has no regrets about their past actions or choices.
I remember how we wept
Recollection of a moment of shared sadness or emotional connection.
On a bridge of violent people
Describes a bridge populated by aggressive or violent individuals.
I was small enough to cry
The speaker, depicted as small, recalls a vulnerable moment of crying.
I got seven days to live my life
Reiterates the limited time frame of seven days, emphasizing choices between life and death.
Or seven ways to die
Repeats the theme of the duality of life and death, possibly hinting at destiny.
Hold my face before you
Requests emotional support and stability from someone close.
Still my trembling heart
Desires calmness and reassurance for the speaker's trembling heart.
Seven days to live my life
Reiterates the limited time frame, emphasizing the need for emotional support within that time.
Or seven ways to die
Repeats the theme of choosing between life and death, with emotional support as a crucial factor.
The Gods forgot they made me
The speaker feels forgotten by the divine powers and reciprocates by forgetting them.
So I forgot them too
Expresses a detachment from spiritual beliefs or a higher power.
I listen to the shadows
The speaker listens to and interacts with shadows, possibly symbolizing a connection with the darker aspects of life.
I play among their graves
Engages with the concept of mortality by playing among graves, suggesting a familiarity with death.
My heart was never broken
Claims to have never experienced a broken heart or tested patience.
My patience never tried
Highlights a lack of significant hardships or challenges in the speaker's life.
I got seven days to live my life
Reiterates the seven-day limit, emphasizing the importance of choices and actions within that time.
Or seven ways to die
Repeats the theme of the dual nature of life and death, emphasizing the critical decisions to be made.
Seven days to live my life
Reiteration of the limited time frame, reinforcing the urgency of the situation.
Or seven ways to die
Repeats the theme of choosing between life and death within the specified time.
Seven
Repetition of the word "Seven" serves as a refrain, possibly symbolizing the significance of the seven-day timeframe.
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