Deathbed
Anna von Hausswolff Lyrics
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I gave all, I gave in for your best
He fumbles and trembles over land
The power love had over that dying man
He wishes and desires that his depth
Will be paid, made good and redressed
To freely forgive those who did wrong
To pardon God for everything i've done.
OH NO...
The lyrics of "Deathbed" by Anna von Hausswolff are a reflection on death and forgiveness. The lyrics suggest that the dying man is reflecting on his life and is questioning whether he can forgive those who have wronged him and forgive God for everything he has done. The opening line, "Will you take back, you take back what you said?" suggests that the dying man is grappling with the idea of forgiveness and wondering if he can truly forgive those who have hurt him in the past.
The phrase, "I gave all, I gave in for your best," suggests that the dying man has given everything he has to someone he loves in the hope that it would be for their benefit. The line, "He fumbles and trembles over land" suggests that the dying man is struggling to come to grips with his mortality and is unsteadily approaching the end of his life. The lyrics also suggest that the power of love has had a profound impact on his life, and that he hopes that he can be forgiven for any wrongs he has committed.
The line "To pardon God for everything I've done" suggests that the dying man feels that he has done wrong, and that he is seeking forgiveness from a higher power. Overall, the lyrics of "Deathbed" suggest that the dying man is grappling with the idea of forgiveness and the complexities of the human experience, particularly on the precipice of death.
Line by Line Meaning
Will you take back, you take back, what you said?
Are you willing to retract your previous statement?
I gave all, I gave in for your best
I sacrificed everything for your benefit
He fumbles and trembles over land
He struggles and shakes while traversing through life
The power love had over that dying man
The hold that love had on the man as he neared death
He wishes and desires that his depth
His fervent desire is that his soul is redeemed
Will be paid, made good and redressed
His soul will be restored and deserving of goodness
To freely forgive those who did wrong
To pardon those who have sinned against him
To pardon God for everything I've done.
To forgive himself and make amends with God
OH NO...
An expression of despair or fear
Writer(s): VON HAUSSWOLFF ANNA MICHAELA EBBA
Contributed by Brody O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AMBUSH6666
Will you take back, you take back, what you said?
I gave all, I gave in for your best
He fumbles and trembles over land
The power love had over that dying man
He wishes and desires that his depth
Will be paid, made good and redressed
To freely forgive those who did wrong
To pardon God for everything i've done.
@ene_lo
Will you take back, take back, what you said?
I gave all, I gave in for your best
He fumbles and trembles over land
The power love had over that dying man
He wishes and desires that his depth
Will be paid, made good and redressed
To freely forgive those who did wrong
To pardon God for everything I've done
Oh, no
@WaaDoku
This song makes me wanna see the sunrise just one more time.
@leonardovillegas1119
Anna slaps seriously, her music is like combining Pink Floyd with Dead Can Dance and Diamanda Galas.
@pitfisch1
And a pinch of Kate Bush ...
@fischkekskreistoast4914
And Black Sabbath.
@Itbunnygirl
thanks to your comment i think i've just discovered one of my fav songs
@gab_lara
and a splash of Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
@TranscendentFrequencies
One of the best songs I ever heard.
@marapons4307
Profondamente Oltre, superlativ
@AMBUSH6666
Will you take back, you take back, what you said?
I gave all, I gave in for your best
He fumbles and trembles over land
The power love had over that dying man
He wishes and desires that his depth
Will be paid, made good and redressed
To freely forgive those who did wrong
To pardon God for everything i've done.
@Brahams
Ceremony is a masterpiece.