Lyrics
Our cities have turned to ash
Our cities have faced destruction or significant challenges.
All our stories have been told
All the narratives or experiences have been shared or exhausted.
Our final melody is slowly
The last musical composition is fading away along with the diminishing light.
Dying with the light
Symbolizes the decline or end of something significant.
But you are the night
The listener or addressed entity is associated with darkness or challenges.
You are the night
Reiteration of the listener being connected to the night, emphasizing this aspect.
You fall, You fight
The listener experiences a downfall but continues to resist or confront challenges.
My creature of the night
The addressed entity is referred to as a creature of the night, possibly resilient or adapted to difficulties.
You try, You stall
Despite struggles, the listener persists but faces delays or obstacles.
You're forced to give it all
The listener is compelled to give their utmost effort or sacrifice.
But when it's your back against the wall,
Describes a critical situation where support is needed.
Who's going to catch you when you fall?
Raises the question of who will provide assistance when the listener is in trouble.
Our bodies will not rest
Even in death, there is no peace or respite for the bodies.
Under marble and snow
Refers to a burial setting under cold and silent conditions.
Our ceremony sober
The ceremonies are somber, possibly lacking emotional connection.
With nobody left to cry
There is no one left to mourn or express grief.
But you survived
Despite challenges, the listener survives and endures.
You are the night
Reiteration of the listener's connection to the night, emphasizing resilience.
You fall, You fight
Similar to line 8, emphasizing the struggle and resilience of the listener.
My creature of the night
Reaffirms the listener as a creature of the night, emphasizing strength.
You try, You stall
Continued efforts and struggles, but facing delays or hindrances.
You're forced to give it all
Reiterates the idea of being compelled to give everything in the face of challenges.
But when it's your back against the wall,
Describes a critical moment with the listener's back against the wall.
Who's going to catch you when you fall?
Raises the question of who will provide support when the listener falls.
No you don't walk alone tonight
The listener is not alone during difficult times.
You will learn the price of time
Conveys the idea that there is a cost or consequence associated with the passage of time.
You've got the weight of memory
The burden of memories remains a constant and heavy presence.
Forever chained onto your feet
The memories are inescapable and binding, affecting the listener's journey.
You fall, You fight
Similar to lines 8 and 27, emphasizing the ongoing struggle and resilience.
My creature of the night
Reaffirms the listener as a creature of the night, resilient in the face of challenges.
You try, You stall
Continued efforts and confrontations, despite facing delays or obstacles.
You're forced to give it all
Reiterates the idea of being compelled to give everything in challenging situations.
But when it's your back against the wall,
Describes a critical situation with the listener's back against the wall.
Who's going to catch you when you fall?
Raises the question of who will provide support when the listener falls, echoing earlier lines.
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