Lyrics
Well I went down to the corner store
Describes the artist going to a nearby store.
Purchasing a metaphor
Buying a metaphorical expression, possibly symbolic of something meaningful.
For anyone who doesn't believe in me
Referring to the metaphor as a message for non-believers in the artist.
If I had a melody
Expressing a desire for a melody associated with moments of forgetfulness.
For every-time I lost my keys
Suggesting frequent incidents of losing keys.
I'd have a million
Imagining a vast discography if each lost key had a corresponding melody.
In my discography
Continuation of the imaginative scenario related to the artist's life.
And the Black Death kiss
Refers to a haunting experience, possibly related to challenges or struggles.
That's haunting me
Introduces the concept of the "Black Death kiss" as a haunting element.
Approves to be an outreached screech
Suggests that the haunting experience approves of being an outreached screech.
The tragedy that no one has ever seen
Describes a tragedy that remains unseen by others.
But I call you and you won't pick up the phone
Expresses an attempt to reach out to someone, but they don't respond.
With every death
Mentions a connection between death and losses in the artist's home.
I'm losing in my home
Reflects on the impact of death on the artist's personal space.
You told me things I hope I will remember
Recalls meaningful things shared, hoping they will be remembered.
Just know that everyone dies
Conveys a universal truth that everyone dies.
But
Transition between acknowledging death and the assertion that no one dies alone.
No One Dies Alone
Asserts the theme that individuals are not alone in death.
The black cat that always follows me
Introduces a black cat, possibly a symbolic companion in the artist's life.
Adopted me as his buddy
Describes the black cat adopting the artist as a buddy.
The two best friends
Highlights the close bond between the artist and the black cat, observed by others.
That everyone always sees
Reiteration of the close friendship that is evident to everyone.
But I call you and you won't pick up the phone
Repeats the theme of attempting to reach out, but there's no response.
With every death
Reiterates the connection between death and losses in the artist's home.
I'm losing in my home
Repeats the impact of death on the artist's personal space.
You told me things I hope I will remember
Recalls meaningful communication, emphasizing the importance of remembering.
Just know that everyone dies
Reiterates the universal truth that everyone dies.
But
Restates the theme that no one dies alone.
No One Dies Alone
Reaffirms the concept that individuals are not alone in death.
But I call you and you won't pick up the phone
Repeats the attempt to reach out, highlighting the lack of response.
With every death
Reiterates the connection between death and losses in the artist's home.
I'm losing in my home
Repeats the impact of death on the artist's personal space.
You told me things I hope I will remember
Recalls meaningful communication, emphasizing the importance of remembering.
Just know that everyone dies
Reiterates the universal truth that everyone dies.
But
Restates the theme that no one dies alone.
No One Dies Alone
Reaffirms the concept that individuals are not alone in death.
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