Remains
Unveiling Fragments: Zola Jesus' Poetic Reflection on Existence
Lyrics
What remains of us?
Questioning what is left of the speaker and others.
What remains of us?
Repeating the question, emphasizing the search for remnants.
What remains of us?
Continuing to ponder the remnants, suggesting a sense of loss.
What remains of us, us, us?
Emphasizing the collective nature of the question, implying shared experiences.
Is this all there is
Contemplating if the current state of existence is all there is.
Or am I blind to it?
Questioning whether the speaker might be missing something.
I tried to open up
Expressing an attempt to be open but facing uncertainty or difficulty.
I'm, I'm nothing
Declaring a sense of insignificance or emptiness.
What remains of us?
Repeating the inquiry about what remains, underscoring the theme of loss.
What remains of us?
Continuing the repetition, seeking understanding or closure.
What remains of us?
Persisting in questioning the remnants, indicating a deep introspection.
What remains of us, us, us?
Reiterating the collective aspect, emphasizing shared remnants.
These ruins give out
Referring to physical or metaphorical ruins, suggesting a state of decay.
Do they give too?
Pondering whether the ruins give out, possibly alluding to their significance.
Something men were, something men were
Mentioning something men were, implying a reflection on the past.
And were we, were we living?
Posing a question about past existence and whether it was truly lived.
What remains of us?
Repeating the central question about what remains, seeking answers.
What remains of us?
Continuing the repetition, expressing a persistent quest for understanding.
What remains of us?
Reiterating the inquiry, suggesting an ongoing exploration of identity.
What remains of us, us, us?
Emphasizing the collective aspect again, highlighting shared remnants.
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