The earth is warm next to my ear
Insect noise is all that I hear
A magic trick makes the world disappear
The skies are dark, they're dark but they're clear
The earth is warm, you are lying on the coffin, feeling the warmth of the Earth radiating to your cold body, then all you can hear is the insects that surround you. This magic trick was a bullet as explained later in the song. Even though you cannot see the light anymore, your mind is clear to see what you haven't seen when you were alive. Basically, the song explains how the person is feeling being dead.The peace that comes from going to the 'bluest seas' and rising again at the last second. And then ending with 'I think the finish line's a good place we can start.' This song, even though it is trying to explain the unknowns of death, give the listener a calm and peaceful feeling at people usually associate with happiness.
There is a constant beat in the background which sounds like a heart beat, transposed with a sad yet peaceful sound. This is a reminder to the listener that life continues always.
Pretty lyrics. It's unusual to find a peaceful song about death. Sounds good.
ReplyDeleteThere aren't too many songs about the peaceful part of death, at least that I've heard. This song really gets that feeling across.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Lindsay, it is a pretty peaceful song about death, very calm, and soothing.
ReplyDeleteI think that it's not only the words that give the calming feeling, but the music that really gives the peaceful feeling. I think the softer and more calm music sets the mood for the song.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Corinne. When music is quiet and relaxing, it really puts you into a mood of peace.
ReplyDeleteLindsay you make a good point- it's very unusual to hear a song about death that is so peaceful.
ReplyDeleteEveryone is noticing the same thing. Most songs that embrace death are usually dark, but this is different. Title is cool too. The Finish Line, holds a lot of meaning.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone have other thoughts on the song?
ReplyDeleteThis song is so peaceful. While you are listening you can imagine exactly how it would feel to go to sleep and never wake up.
ReplyDeleteWhile this song is peaceful, I feel like the music has a tension or apprehension of some drastic change-death.
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