Some People
Unrest in Peace: The Obsession with a Departed Soul
Lyrics
Some people just can't leave a dead man alone
Some individuals cannot resist dwelling on a deceased person.
They say "get back dead man get back to your throne"
People advise the dead to return to a position of authority.
They were just confessed he was only flesh and bone
Others have recently acknowledged that the deceased was merely a mortal being.
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Repetition for emphasis on the theme of people's behavior towards the dead.
Some people just can't leave a dead man alone
Similar to line 1, reiterating the theme of people's inability to let go of the deceased.
They'll go dig up the dirty laundry right after he's gone
People will search for and expose the deceased's private matters shortly after their passing.
A man can't defend himself in the great unknown
Deceased individuals can't defend themselves in the afterlife.
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Repetition highlighting the persistence of this behavior in certain individuals.
Why don't they stay away just let him rest in peace
A plea for others to respect the dead and let them find peace.
He's living in Las Vegas on an isle in Greece
Implies that the deceased is enjoying a peaceful existence in distant places.
He's on the cover of another rag now
The deceased is featured on the cover of another tabloid.
He's the father of somebody's child
Acknowledges the deceased as a parent to someone.
Wasn't it enough for him to give his own life?
Questions whether the sacrifices made by the deceased were not sufficient.
That all is lost and running wild?
Suggests that despite the sacrifices, everything is lost and chaotic.
Some people just can't leave a dead man alone
Reiteration of the persistent behavior of certain individuals towards the dead.
They say "get back dead man get back to your throne"
Similar to line 2, advising the dead to return to a position of authority.
And if to live a lie go where there ain't no telephone
If living a lie, go where there is no means of communication.
Some people some people
Repetition emphasizing the theme of people's inability to leave the dead in peace.
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