The Funeral
1.14 - Band Of Horses Lyrics

Love's the funeral of hearts
Love is often the cause of heartbreak and emotional pain, much like a funeral where people mourn the loss of a loved one.

And an ode for cruelty
Love can sometimes be cruel and hurtful, despite its often romanticized portrayal in art and media.

When angels cry blood
The pain of heartbreak can feel unbearable and can seem to transcend what is considered normal human emotional experience.

On flowers of evil in bloom
The beauty of love can sometimes be overshadowed by darker, more sinister aspects that can cause pain and suffering.

And a plea for mercy
Heartbreak can often leave one feeling broken, lost, and in need of help and compassion from others.

When love is a gun
Love can be a powerful force that can bring both joy and pain, much like a dangerous weapon.

Separating me from you
The pain of heartbreak can often cause two people who were once close to become distant and isolated from each other.

She was the sun
She was a shining beacon of hope and happiness in his life.

Shining upon
Illuminating and providing light to the tomb of one's hopes and dreams that may now lay dead and buried.

The tomb of your hopes and dreams so frail
The metaphorical burial place of one's aspirations that have now been dashed and destroyed.

He was the moon
He was a cool, calming presence that brought balance and stability to her life.

Painting you
Covering her with his calming, yet vulnerable glow that could be easily overshadowed or threatened by external forces.

With its glow so vulnerable and pale
The moon, while calming and beautiful, is also delicate and can be easily overpowered or weakened.

She was the wind,
She carried with her the issues, problems, and fears that plagued their relationship.

Carrying in
Bringing in and introducing those problems and fears into their relationship.

All the troubles and fears here for years tried to forget
The deep-seated issues within the relationship that have been ignored or glossed over for years are now surfacing and causing problems.

He was the fire,
He embodied passion, energy, and excitement within their relationship.

Restless and wild
Full of energy and unpredictability that made their relationship both exhilarating and sometimes difficult to navigate.

And you were like a moth to that flame
You were drawn to his passion and energy, even though being too close could be dangerous and cause harm.

The heretic seal beyond divine
The paradoxical boundary between the rational and irrational that defies explanation.

Pray to god who's deaf and blind
A plea for help and guidance that seems to go unanswered and unheeded.

The last night's the soul's on fire
The intensity of emotions surrounding the end of a relationship can be overwhelming and tumultuous.

Three little words and a question why
Those final, devastating moments of a relationship are often marked by an unanswered question and a feeling of lingering regret.

Chorus
Repeating the message that love can be a beautiful and painful experience that can bring both hope and heartbreak.