Lyrics
They say death's an open door
Death is portrayed as an open doorway.
Into another room
Death is likened to entering another space or realm.
Within the city of the dead
Death is described as being within the city of the dead.
(Our New Kingdom)
Reference to a new kingdom in the afterlife.
They say we walk like dreams
People are said to move like dreams, sharing breath and vision.
Sharing the same breath
Emphasizing a collective spirit among individuals.
Seeing through the same eyes
Individuals are said to see through the same eyes.
(A collective spirit)
Highlighting a collective spirit among people.
As we pray (As we pray)
Reference to prayer.
On his grave (On his grave)
Specifically praying on someone's grave.
Or words fall and decay (And decay)
Mention of words falling and decaying, possibly indicating the fleeting nature of communication.
They say the Earth it gives no peace
Earth is described as not providing peace and not taking it away.
Nor does it take away
Suggesting a lack of balance or respite in life.
We all survive the grave
Despite the challenges, everyone survives death.
(Unfortunate eternal)
Life after death is depicted as unfortunate and eternal.
They say that in times past
Reference to a king walking in the sky in the past.
A king walked in the sky
Emphasizing a historical aspect of a celestial ruler.
Until dethroned by man
The king was dethroned by man, indicating a shift in power.
(Tribe of Judas)
Reference to the Tribe of Judas, possibly suggesting betrayal.
As we pray (As we pray)
Reiteration of prayer, possibly indicating a continued need for spiritual connection.
On his grave (On his grave)
Continued prayer specifically on the grave.
Or words fall and decay (And decay)
Repetition of the idea of words falling and decaying.
Truly, truly, this is the end
Introduction of the phrase "Truly, truly, this is the end."
Truly, truly, this is the end
Reiteration of the statement "Truly, truly, this is the end."
It's not the same
Declaration that the current situation is not the same as before.
I'm plagued with pain and I can't let go
Expressing personal suffering and an inability to let go of pain.
It's not the same
Repetition of the idea that the situation is not the same.
I'm plagued with pain and I can't let go
Reiteration of personal suffering and an inability to let go of pain.
This is the end
Final declaration that "This is the end."
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