Coffin Birth
Unraveling the Depths: The Profound Message in "Coffin Birth" by The Coward Robert Ford
Lyrics
You can't remember what's next
You are unable to recall what comes next.
You face this mess
You confront or deal with this chaotic situation.
Your psalm is on your palm
Your words of devotion or expression are literally inscribed on your hand.
On the tip of your tongue
Your thoughts are right at the edge of your consciousness.
And it goes, building up slow
There's a gradual accumulation or intensification of something, possibly emotions.
Creating those notes
You are in the process of creating musical notes or perhaps expressing yourself artistically.
And it goes la la la la
Repetition of a nonspecific vocalization, suggesting a melodic or rhythmic element.
La la la la
-La la la la la
-You can't remember what's next
Similar to line 1, the inability to recall the subsequent events.
I face my mess
The singer acknowledges their own mess or difficulties.
You know I mean well
Repetition of the idea that despite good intentions, there's a disturbing or messed up aspect.
And that's just it
-That's the fucked up part
-You know I mean well
-And that's just it
-That's the fucked up part
-It goes la la la la
Repetition of a nonspecific melodic element.
La la la la la
-It goes la la la la
Continuation of the melodic repetition, possibly emphasizing a recurring theme.
La la la la la
-You can't
Difficulty in being noticed or recognized in a vulnerable state, armed with a broken spear.
See me here
-With my broken spear
-You know I mean well
Similar to lines 14-20, emphasizing good intentions amid a troubling reality.
And that's just it
-That's the fucked up part
-I know you mean well
Repetition of the idea that even if one means well, there's an unsettling or problematic aspect.
And that's just it
-That's the fucked up part
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