Book Of Matches
Unveiling the Dark Symbolism in "Book of Matches
Lyrics
Let us read from The Book of David
Invoking the biblical reference to David, suggesting a source of wisdom or guidance.
Let us read from The Book of Acts
Referring to the Book of Acts in the Bible, possibly alluding to actions or events.
Let’s read from The Book of Matches
Introducing The Book of Matches, a metaphorical book, possibly symbolizing experiences.
Paragraphs of ash
Describing paragraphs as ash, implying destruction or decay.
Let’s read from The Book of Leeches
Exploring The Book of Leeches, suggesting parasitic or draining aspects of life.
Let’s read from The Book of Note
Referring to The Book of Note, possibly signifying written communication or messages.
Let the stumps deliver speeches
Describing stumps delivering speeches, possibly portraying voiceless or ineffective communication.
From the slits in their bloody throats
Suggesting violent imagery with slits in throats, possibly representing suppressed voices.
Let’s read from The Book of Matches
Revisiting The Book of Matches, advocating for the burning of its words.
Let’s burn every word
Encouraging the destruction of the written content in The Book of Matches.
Strike reverse on The Book of Matches
Suggesting a reversal in the destruction process, impacting the consequences.
And the birds overhead overheard
Noting the awareness of birds overhead as witnesses to the burning.
Tear the pages from The Book of Needles
Metaphorically tearing pages from The Book of Needles, possibly linked to pain or hardship.
A braille message in the tracks
Describing a braille message, hinting at a hidden or symbolic meaning in life's tracks.
Let us read from The Book of Ages
Referring to The Book of Ages, possibly indicating the passage of time without reflection.
Never looking back
Expressing a determination to move forward without looking back.
Let’s read from The Book of Matches
Repeating the call to burn words in The Book of Matches for emphasis.
Let’s burn every word
Reiterating the urge to destroy the content within The Book of Matches.
Strike reverse on The Book of Matches
Advocating for a reversal in the destruction, impacting the outcome.
And the birds overhead overheard
Highlighting the awareness of birds witnessing the repeated act of burning.
Tear the pages from The Book of Flames
Symbolically tearing pages from The Book of Flames, possibly linked to passionate experiences.
While the boys in the bathroom scrape
Depicting boys scraping in the bathroom, contrasting with the speaker's contemplative stance.
I’ll be here sitting in the window
Indicating the speaker's location in the window, detached from the boys' activities.
Light them up on the fire escape
Suggesting an alternative way of dealing with fire, offering a different perspective.
Let’s read from The Book of Horrors
Proposing reading from The Book of Horrors, possibly exploring darker aspects of life.
Let’s read from The Book of Song
Referring to The Book of Song, hinting at the significance of music or artistic expression.
Poverty at it’s best persuades us
Commenting on poverty's influence, persuading individuals to deploy their harsh actions.
To deploy our vicious arms
Exploring the impact of harsh circumstances, leading to the deployment of vicious behaviors.
Let’s read from The Book of Matches
Repeating the call to burn words in The Book of Matches, maintaining the theme of destruction.
Let’s burn every word
Reiterating the urge to destroy the content within The Book of Matches, emphasizing action.
Strike reverse on The Book of Matches
Advocating for a reversal in the destruction, underlining the potential consequences.
And the birds overhead overheard
Emphasizing the continued awareness of birds witnessing the ongoing destruction.
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