Lyrics
When I die
Expressing the concept of death and what follows.
Take my skull
Symbolically asking to preserve the skull after death.
Put the candle in it
Suggesting a ritualistic act of placing a candle inside the skull.
And light from my eyes
Imagery of light emanating from the eyes, dispelling darkness.
Dispels darkness
Metaphorically addressing the dispelling of fear through death.
Fear will go away
Continuing the theme of fear dissipating upon death.
When I die
Reiteration of the theme of death and its effects.
Take my hair
Symbolic request to take possession of the hair after death.
Wrap yourself up
Suggesting wrapping oneself with the deceased's hair for warmth.
To be warm
Symbolic expression of seeking comfort and closeness even in death.
Four
Numeric sequence without clear context, possibly a symbolic element.
Three
-Four
-When I die
Continuing the theme of what should be done after death.
Take my skin
Symbolically suggesting taking possession of the skin after death.
Stuff it with anger
Encouraging filling the skin with anger, possibly metaphorical.
And I will be scarecrow
Imagery of the deceased becoming a scarecrow, possibly symbolizing protection.
But not for you
Expressing a desire to remain unchanged for a specific person even after death.
I'll be same for you
-I'll be same for you
-Grass will rise
Imagery of grass growing on the bones, symbolizing regeneration.
On my bones
Suggesting the scattering of ashes between stones.
Throw my ash
Symbolic representation of rebirth and continuity after death.
Between two stones
-I'll be reborn
Expressing a belief in rebirth associated with celestial events.
When the stars break on
-To the ground
Symbolic representation of a transformative process.
Show your outstanding sins
Suggesting a connection between the speaker and the listener even after death.
Dance with my naked skin
-Tear me apart
-From now on
-I will never leave you alone
-Tear me apart
Reiteration of the enduring connection and unity beyond death.
From now on
-Inside
-My head
-I embrace you
Symbolic act of embracing, possibly representing emotional closeness.
Embrace you
Repetition of the symbolic act of embracing within the head.
Inside
Continuation of the symbolic act of embracing and unity.
My head
-Embrace you
-When I die
Reiteration of what should be done after death, emphasizing the hand.
Take my hand
Symbolic request to take possession of the hand after death.
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