Lyrics
The trees know the end is near,
The trees symbolize an awareness of an imminent end.
like rain on the leaves of the underside.
Comparing the impending end to rain falling on the leaves beneath.
The waves will be shaken with fear
The waves express fear, anticipating a significant event.
and the ships and men remain memories.
Ships and men becoming memories, suggesting a historical or personal loss.
Castle of your highest power.
Referring to a powerful structure, possibly a symbol of authority.
Broken crowns lying on the ground.
Broken crowns on the ground represent a fallen or diminished authority.
While you’re trying to reason with fire,
Attempting to negotiate with destructive forces, perhaps in vain.
your kingdom is falling down.
The kingdom is collapsing despite efforts to reason with destructive elements.
Oh no, what did you see me do?
Expressing concern or guilt about one's actions.
Did you catch me doing something wrong?
Questioning if someone observed wrongdoing.
Well…I do.
An admission of guilt or fault.
And now there’s superstitious governments.
Referring to governments influenced by superstitions, possibly commenting on irrational decision-making.
All my friends are skeletons.
Metaphorically describing friends as skeletons, implying a sense of emptiness or loss.
They make their graves.
Friends creating their own downfall, represented by making their graves.
Castle of your highest power.
Reiterating the powerful structure, suggesting a recurring theme.
Broken crowns lying on the ground.
Symbolizing the fall of authority through broken crowns.
While you’re trying to reason with fire,
Continued attempts to negotiate with destructive forces.
your kingdom is falling down.
Despite efforts, the kingdom is still collapsing.
Oh no…what did you see me do?
Repeating the concern or guilt about actions.
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