How Do You Sleep
Haunted Reverie: Unveiling the Sinister Symphony in 'How Do You Sleep'
Lyrics
I've seen your severed head at a banquet for the dead
Metaphorical imagery of seeing the consequences of someone's actions represented by a severed head at a morbid feast.
All dressed up for dinner looked so fine
Despite the grimness, the appearance of the person is well-presented.
You shining silver salver so tastefully powdered
A decorative tray (salver) where the head is placed, symbolically portrayed in an elegant and tasteful manner.
With the finest military quick lime
Using a high-quality substance to preserve or cover up the impact of the actions.
Now try and picture this as I gave you a kiss
An intimate moment shared, despite the grotesque setting.
The apple in your mouth slipped in mine
A surreal image indicating a disturbing intertwining or exchange.
The orchestra played the sweetest serenade
A contrast between the eerie scenario and the pleasant music playing.
We laughed as we put away your wine
A macabre sense of humor amidst the surreal situation.
So raise your glasses here's a toast to wasted lives
Toasting to wasted lives, acknowledging past mistakes or regrets.
May all their ghosts come back to haunt you
The haunting of past actions or wrongdoings.
and tell you how they died
A desire for accountability or understanding the consequences of actions.
How do you sleep?
A direct question questioning the peace of mind or conscience.
How do you last the night and keep the dogs at bay?
Struggling to find peace and safety in the night.
How do you feel when you close your eyes and try and drift away?
Questioning the emotional state when trying to fall asleep.
Does it feel any better now?
Querying if there's any solace or relief.
Does it mean anymore when the angel of death
The arrival of death and its significance in the current state of affairs.
Comes knock knocking and banging at your door?
Symbolizing the impending consequence or reckoning for one's actions.
When all the fun was over
Reflecting on the aftermath of the event or situation.
I put you on my shoulder
Taking responsibility or ownership of the consequences.
Took you home away from it all
Removing the person from the chaos and attempting to find peace.
Shot down and claimed
Acknowledging defeat or failure.
Mounted and framed
Preserving the memory or consequences in a decorative way.
Tastefully hung upon my wall
Displaying the consequences as a reminder or as an artistic representation.
Are my dreams your nightmares?
Questioning if the consequences or aftermath trouble the other person as well.
I hope they all come true
An unsettling desire for the repercussions to be experienced by the other.
Get off your knees
A command to cease submission or pleading.
The party's over
The event or revelry has come to an end.
I'm coming home to you
A return or reunion, despite the circumstances.
How do you sleep?
Reiteration of the question regarding the ability to find peace or sleep.
How do you last the night and keep the dogs at bay?
Continued struggle to find solace and security during the night.
How do you feel when you close your eyes and try and drift away?
Repeating the query about the emotional state during sleep.
Does it feel any better now?
Seeking reassurance about the possibility of feeling better.
Does it mean anymore when the angel of death
Revisiting the impact of death in the context of the current situation.
Comes knock knocking and banging at your door?
Reiterating the impending consequence or reckoning for one's actions.
At your door?
Emphasizing the imminent arrival of consequences or accountability.
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