At the Wake
Farewell Embrace: Unveiling the Depths of Loss in 'At the Wake'
Lyrics
So far from me stands a man known as disease
Describes a distant figure, representing a negative force or influence referred to as "disease."
He's shaking all the hands
Illustrates the symbolic actions of "disease," actively engaging with people by shaking hands.
Of the people that he meets
Continues to emphasize the social interaction of "disease" with others.
And now you just don't see me anymore
Expresses a sense of being overlooked or unnoticed, possibly due to the influence of "disease."
Now I've been losing everything
Reflects on experiencing losses and setbacks in life.
You just don't see me anymore
Reiterates the feeling of being unseen despite facing difficulties.
I'll say goodbye
Announces a farewell or departure.
Since you left she's a mess
Shifts focus to someone else who is struggling after a departure.
She regrets all the things
Highlights regrets and unspoken words experienced by the mentioned person.
That she could have said but
Describes a shared experience of falling asleep without addressing concerns.
We fall asleep, never think about anything
Continues the theme of sleep, suggesting a lack of reflection or consideration.
We wake to the sound of a phone
Introduces an awakening signaled by the sound of a phone hitting the ground.
As it hits the ground and oh
Implies a disruptive event or realization during the awakening.
You just don't see me anymore
Repeats the sentiment of not being seen, even after the awakening.
Now I've been losing everything
Reiterates the theme of experiencing losses and challenges.
You just don't see me anymore
Restates the feeling of being overlooked or ignored.
I'll say goodbye
Repeats the declaration of saying goodbye.
And oh at the wake, at the wake
Introduces the setting of a wake, a gathering after a death.
I will turn to see a face
Anticipates turning to see a face at the wake.
Just a face, just a face
Describes the face as just a face, detached from personal significance.
That's surrounded by a name
Highlights the face being associated with a name.
What a name, what a name
Emphasizes the enduring nature of the mentioned name.
And you never want to change
Expresses reluctance or resistance to change what was given.
What you gave, what you gave
Acknowledges the value of what was given and a desire to retain it.
Never want to let go
Expresses a reluctance to let go of something significant.
So surround me
Calls for surrounding support.
I need anything and you you're everything
Expresses a deep need for the mentioned support, describing it as everything.
I want to live like I did before all this hit
Expresses a desire to return to a previous, more positive state of existence.
To sleep in your arms to think
Expresses a longing for the comfort and security of a past relationship.
We'll never fall apart and oh
Reflects on the hope of a stable and enduring connection.
You know it's, you know it's such a drag
Describes the burdensome nature of a situation or circumstance.
To live your life for a heart attack
Comments on the difficulty of living a life oriented around a heart attack, metaphorically suggesting stress.
To never get a second chance to say goodbye
Expresses the regret of not having a chance to say goodbye.
To say goodbye I'll never get to try
Reiterates the lament over the inability to try saying goodbye.
You just don't see me anymore
Reiterates the feeling of being unseen despite facing difficulties.
Oh I've been losing everything
Restates the theme of experiencing losses and challenges.
You just don't see me anymore
Reiterates the feeling of being overlooked or ignored.
I'll say goodbye
Repeats the declaration of saying goodbye.
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