Lyrics
It’s quiet between these walls
Describing the silence within the enclosed space.
Of black marble and sighs
Reference to the materials and emotions within the mausoleum.
Cold to the touch, seamless
Describing the cold and smooth nature of the surroundings.
To the world’s inquisitive eyes
Highlighting the isolation from the external world.
This has been my fortress
Expressing the long-standing nature of the enclosure.
For forty years or more
Indicating the significant time spent in seclusion.
Frozen to the world outside
Emphasizing the frozen connection with the outside world.
Frozen to the core
Conveying a deep emotional and physical freeze.
I’ve built a mausoleum
Declaration of constructing a symbolic tomb for cherished things.
Of all that I hold dear
Affirmation of the importance of the enclosed items.
Nothing leaves or enters here
Setting boundaries, nothing goes in or out.
In my mausoleum
Reiteration of the creation of a personal mausoleum.
The past is locked in with me
Indicating a confinement of the past within the mausoleum.
The air is stale and dead
Describing the stagnant and lifeless atmosphere.
Echoes died out long ago
Confirmation that echoes of the past have faded away.
No more to be said
Declaring an end to further discussion or reflection.
I walk along the walls at night
Narrator's nighttime exploration and frustration with the walls.
Cursing them aloud
Expressing discontent vocally while walking along the walls.
Run my finger over them
Tactile interaction with the walls, a deep familiarity.
Know them inside out
Claiming an intimate knowledge of the enclosed space.
I’ve built a mausoleum
Reiteration of the creation of a personal mausoleum.
Of all that I hold dear
Emphasizing the importance of enclosed items despite emerging issues.
Cracks are starting to appear
Acknowledging the appearance of flaws or problems.
In my mausoleum
Repetition of the creation of a personal mausoleum despite challenges.
I will tear it down
Expressing the decision to dismantle the mausoleum.
Brick by brick, stone by stone
Methodical deconstruction process described.
I will shed my skin
Symbolic shedding of layers, revealing the inner self.
To let the inside out
Expressing a desire for inner emotions to be exposed.
To let the outside in
Opening up to external influences and experiences.
In my mausoleum
Reiteration of the personal mausoleum, now with a different perspective.
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