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Black Poppies
CocoRosie Lyrics


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Black poppy sleeps or dreamless night
In summer shade of moony light
Hazy veils of clouds loom low
Like warm kittens close to the earth
Underground bodies stir with no sound
No one to hear them under the ground
Ghost horse and stillborns turn in their cradles
Silvery meadow murmurs the song of
Tiny glow worm glowing
Rain starts her shimmery decent
Into the old leathery sking the farm

Overall Meaning

The song Black Poppies by CocoRosie is a hauntingly beautiful and poetic representation of death and the afterlife. The lyrics speak of a black poppy sleeping or experiencing a dreamless night, symbolizing the end of life and the transition to the afterlife. The summer shade of moony light creates a surreal and dreamy atmosphere, while the hazy veils of clouds loom low, like warm kittens close to the earth, giving the impression of a gentle and peaceful transition.


The underground bodies stir with no sound, emphasizing the quiet and serene nature of death. There is no one to hear them under the ground, adding to the sense of solitude and the idea that death is a personal experience. The ghost horse and stillborns turn in their cradles, drawing attention to the various forms of life that exist beyond the living world. The silvery meadow murmurs the song of tiny glow worm glowing, representing the ongoing cycle of life and death.


Rain starts her shimmery descent into the old leathery skin of the farm, creating a sense of renewal and rebirth. The imagery throughout the song is poignant and thought-provoking, leaving the listener with a sense of peace and contemplation.


Line by Line Meaning

Black poppy sleeps or dreamless night
The flower called black poppy is resting in the peace of the night, without any dreams.


In summer shade of moony light
The moonlight of the summer season creates a shaded atmosphere.


Hazy veils of clouds loom low
The clouds form a low-hanging misty layer, like a veil in the sky.


Like warm kittens close to the earth
The clouds resemble cute kittens snuggling up to the earth.


Underground bodies stir with no sound
Bodies buried beneath the ground are moving, but silently and unnoticed.


No one to hear them under the ground
There is no one around to hear the movements happening underground.


Ghost horse and stillborns turn in their cradles
Imaginary horses and babies who were never born are twisting and turning in their resting places.


Silvery meadow murmurs the song of
The meadow covered in silver light sings a soft and soothing tune.


Tiny glow worm glowing
A tiny glow worm is radiating light in the dark.


Rain starts her shimmery decent
The raindrops begin their descent from the sky, sparkling in the moonlight.


Into the old leathery sking the farm
The rain falls onto the farm's dry and worn-out land, symbolized by old, leather-like skin.




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