Lyrics
On the day, you take the life I keep
Expresses a contemplation on the potential loss of life and the significance it holds.
Take me in my sleep, while I'm counting sheep
Desires a peaceful passing during sleep, incorporating the imagery of counting sheep as a calming element.
In the deepest dreams of butterflies
References deep dreams featuring butterflies, possibly symbolizing transformation and beauty.
With visions of my day
Mentions visions of the speaker's day, suggesting reflection on life experiences.
On that day, don't let my lover weep
Concerns the emotional impact on the speaker's lover if the mentioned scenario occurs.
Take her in her sleep, while she's counting sheep
Repeats the desire for a peaceful passing for the lover while she is in a state of rest.
In the deepest dreams she closes her eyes
Describes the lover's deep dreams with the act of closing her eyes, possibly signifying tranquility.
I still haven't found what I'm looking for
Repetitive lines questioning the speaker's quest or search, conveying a sense of unfulfilled longing.
I still haven't found what I'm searchin' for
-I still haven't found what I'm looking for
-I still haven't found what I'm searchin' for
-On that day, let my friends come
Envisions friends gathering on the specified day to recall the speaker's actions.
And remember what I've done
Encourages remembering both the right and wrong deeds of the speaker.
Both righteous and wrong
Acknowledges actions as both righteous and wrong, embracing the complexity of the speaker's life.
Both heinous and beautiful, yeah they so match your ways
Suggests that the actions were both heinous and beautiful, emphasizing the diversity of the speaker's life choices.
On that day, don't let my lover weep
Reiterates the concern for the emotional state of the lover in the envisioned scenario, using the same imagery.
Take her in her sleep, while she's counting sheep
-In the deepest dreams she closes her eyes
-I still haven't found what I'm lookin' for
Continuation of the repetitive lines about the speaker's ongoing search, possibly indicating a persistent sense of unfulfillment.
I still haven't found what I'm searchin' for
-I still haven't found what I'm lookin' for
-I still haven't found what I'm searchin' for
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