nine†een eigh†y seven
††† Lyrics

The song nine†een eigh†y seven by ††† (Crosses) is a haunting and emotional tribute to the singer's late mother who passed away in the titular year of 1987. The lyrics are rich with evocative imagery that captures the feeling of grief and loss, as well as the hope and comfort that can be found in the face of death. One of the most striking images in the song is the "shoebox of ashes," which suggests a sense of loss and impermanence. The silver casket and the mother dressed for eternity's breath further emphasize the idea of death and the afterlife, as well as the idea of memory and remembrance. The song is a poignant reflection on the enduring power of love and the bonds that tie us to those we have lost.