We All Owe Death a Life
Embracing Life's Debt: Dean Omori's Poetic Reflection on Mortality
Lyrics
We all owe death a life
We all have an inevitable debt to death, owing our lives to its grasp.
Beneath the shadows where the blossoms fall
In the obscure spaces where flowers fall, possibly representing the transient nature of life.
Those hungry old souls are just waiting to carry you home
The souls eagerly await to guide individuals to the afterlife.
Mama lay me back in the night
A request to the speaker's mother to comfort them during difficult times, possibly in the metaphorical "night" of life's challenges.
And some of these diamonds are no good
Suggesting that some experiences or people, represented by diamonds, may not be beneficial.
Down here some of these angels are misunderstood
In this world, some benevolent figures may be misunderstood or not appreciated.
And I'm holdin' on the best that I can for a pardon of light
The speaker is trying their best to hold on, seeking redemption or enlightenment.
We all owe death a life
Reiteration of the concept that everyone owes their life to death.
And to those hungry ghosts
A reference to entities that consume life force, possibly metaphorical obstacles or challenges.
Who take the most
Those who cause significant harm or take more than they give.
It's wrong to hand death more than one life
An ethical stance against causing more than one death, emphasizing the sanctity of life.
And I've heard it can be a beautiful thing
Suggesting that death can be a profound and transformative experience.
When you've squeezed all the life outta this flame that you've been
Exploring the idea of exhausting one's life, perhaps through intense experiences or challenges.
And you reach your furthest path from where you were born
Reflecting on a journey away from one's origins or comfort zone.
Life where have you gone
A lament about the elusive nature of life.
But you have felt the magic of being in love
Acknowledging the enchantment of being in love, a magical aspect of life.
And the holy moments stoking bodies that blush
Highlighting special moments that evoke a sense of holiness or reverence.
Return to the Earth now
A call to return to the Earth, possibly a reminder of mortality and the inevitability of death.
From where no one can hide
Emphasizing that no one can escape the return to the Earth or the cycle of life and death.
We all owe death a life
Reiteration of the universal concept that everyone owes their life to death.
And to those hungry ghosts
Revisiting the notion of entities or circumstances that excessively consume life.
Who take the most
Reiterating the ethical stance against causing undue harm or taking more than one's share of life.
For now love this thing we call life
An invitation to appreciate and cherish the phenomenon of life.
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