Spirits of the Dead
Eternal Rest: Spirits of the Dead Unveil a World in Decay
Lyrics
The war is over and people lying,
The aftermath of a war is depicted, with deceased individuals lying on the ground.
Dead and buried in mother earth
The dead are buried in the earth, symbolizing their return to nature.
Corpses cover the ground and the world is dying,
Widespread death is described, and the world is portrayed as in the process of dying.
Dead and buried an eternal birth
The dead find eternal rest, marking a kind of rebirth after life.
Alone and unknown they are lying there,
Deceased individuals are portrayed as lying alone and unrecognized.
Awaken madness and sweetest sadness
A sense of madness and deep sadness is awakened in connection with death.
Visions of the dark night,
Visions of a dark night are presented, suggesting a somber and ominous atmosphere.
A waking dream of life and light
A contrast is drawn between the dream of life and the reality of death.
Barks cross the river death,
Barks across the river of death signify a journey or transition to the afterlife.
Rain comes down upon their head.
Rain falling on the heads of the dead may symbolize a cleansing or mourning element.
Soulless creatures, bloodless shadows
Soulless and bloodless beings, possibly representing the lifeless state of the deceased, exist in isolation.
Isolation all around
The theme of isolation is reiterated, emphasizing the desolate nature of the afterlife.
Spirits of the dead are calling
The spirits of the dead are actively calling or reaching out, perhaps seeking recognition or remembrance.
The unholy side by side
An unholy presence is suggested, as spirits stand side by side in an eerie unity.
Bloody hope to mortals given
Hope tainted with blood is offered to mortals, possibly reflecting the harsh realities of life and death.
Spirits of the dead crawling through the night
Spirits of the dead are described as crawling through the night, emphasizing their active and restless state.
Captured by insanity, captured by reality,
A sense of being captured by insanity and reality is conveyed, reflecting the profound impact of death on the living.
Looking back in melancholy
Reflection on the past is expressed with a touch of melancholy, possibly contemplating the transient nature of life.
The good and bad, the worst and best,
The spectrum of human experience, from the good to the bad, is acknowledged, leading to the individuals' eternal rest.
Now they've gone to there eternal rest
Recognition of the finality of death, as the departed have reached their eternal rest.
Soulless creatures, bloodless shadows
Reiteration of the soulless and bloodless nature of the deceased, emphasizing their lifeless state.
Isolation all around
Isolation persists in the afterlife, reinforcing the desolation of the spirits of the dead.
Spirits of the dead are calling
Continued calling of the spirits of the dead, suggesting an ongoing connection with the living world.
The unholy side by side
Unholy spirits remain side by side, maintaining a sense of unity in their otherworldly existence.
Bloody hope to mortals given
Hope given to mortals is still associated with blood, emphasizing the complex and often tragic nature of human existence.
Spirits of the dead crawling through the night
The restless spirits of the dead continue to move through the night, suggesting an eternal and haunting presence.
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