According to Songfacts, 2Cents signed with Eight O Five Records and released the album, Dress to Kill in April 2010.
The Wedding Dress
2cents Lyrics
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She said the dead don't rest for the beautiful
As she pulled her groom out from the ground
She gives him one last kiss before they lay him down
We cannot lack conviction
Our frame of mind was lived not lost
This dream is nearly over
Back in there losing ground
Where you were, not around
I know it's not a simple day, a simple life I'll live
She wore a wedding dress to the funeral
She said the dead don't rest for the beautiful
As she pulled the groom out from the ground
She gives him one last kiss before they lay him down
We'll never know the meaning
Our eyes can't look beyond our own fate
But meaning isn't purpose
And now it's you that begs for the life
You were willing to waste
Back in there losing ground
Where you were, not around
I know it's not a simple day, a simple life I'll live
She wore a wedding dress to the funeral
She said the dead don't rest for the beautiful
As she pulled her groom out from the ground
She gives him one last kiss before they lay him down
One last kiss
One more fuck
One last kiss
One more fuck
And now I must confess it's irrational
That the dead don't rest for the beautiful
As she pulled her groom out from the ground
She gives him one last kiss before they lay him down
"The Wedding Dress" by 2cents is a poignant and evocative song that tells the story of a woman who wears her wedding dress to her lover's funeral. The song speaks to how death can change the way we view life and how we perceive beauty. The woman believes that the dead don't rest for the beautiful, implying that perhaps those who are deemed to be beautiful are cursed with endless pain and suffering. As she pulls her groom out from the grave, she gives him one last kiss before they lay him down, suggesting a deep and abiding love that transcends even death.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of uncertainty and ambiguity. The lyrics touch on the idea that we cannot fully understand or comprehend the meaning of life, and that sometimes we are left searching for answers that we may never find. The song also addresses the idea that while life may be fleeting, it is still meaningful and important, and that even in the face of death, we can find hope and beauty.
The overall message of the song is one of hope and resilience, even in the face of unfathomable loss. The woman's decision to wear her wedding dress to the funeral is a powerful symbol of her faith in love and her belief in the enduring power of that love, even in death.
Line by Line Meaning
She wore her wedding dress to the funeral
The woman attended her lover's funeral wearing her wedding dress.
She said the dead don't rest for the beautiful
The woman believes that death will not stop for anyone, even if they are beautiful.
As she pulled her groom out from the ground
The woman exhumed her lover's body from the ground.
She gives him one last kiss before they lay him down
Before burying him again, the woman gave her lover a final kiss.
We cannot lack conviction
We must have strong beliefs and be resolute in our decisions.
Our frame of mind was lived not lost
Our state of mind should be experienced and embraced, not forgotten or wasted.
This dream is nearly over
The situation is coming to a close.
But the end is where we meet and dream again
Even though this situation is ending, there are still opportunities for new beginnings.
Where you were, not around
You were not physically present in the place where this situation took place.
I know it's not a simple day, a simple life I'll live
The artist realizes that life is complex and full of challenges.
We'll never know the meaning
We may never understand the true significance of this situation.
Our eyes can't look beyond our own fate
We are limited in our ability to see beyond our own destiny.
But meaning isn't purpose
Understanding the meaning of something does not necessarily give it purpose.
And now it's you that begs for the life you were willing to waste
You are now regretful of wasting your life.
One last kiss
The woman gave her lover a final kiss.
One more fuck
The woman had sex with her lover one last time.
And now I must confess it's irrational
The artist admits that their behavior is illogical.
That the dead don't rest for the beautiful
The singer still believes that the dead will not stop for anyone, even if they are beautiful.
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Jenna The Lightworker
Such an underestimated band! Amazing stage performance, crowd interaction....and a drummer vocalist!!
Nene Nene
i really wish they had more people following them and remembering this shit. this gave me life when i was a teenager. im 23 now and i still come back for more! half these views are probably mine lmao \m/(>.<)
X
Saw them live back in what 07 or something? Lead singer was a drummer I was like wtf lol. Was EPIC! Saw either Slipknot that night or Mudvayne, either way it was an awesome show!
TheKayF13
I saw them open for Korn, and had the same reaction🤘🤘🤘
Taco Joe
Holy shit. I saw these guys open for Rise Against (I think) when I was like 15. This song popped into my head the other day. I couldn't believe I remembered them.
James Stewart
What a gem.
Jeffrey Stewart
On I saw these guys back in 09. They killed it
NutritiousDeath
I want more from them
Nonya Business
I SAW THEM OPEN FOR TRIVIUM AND IT WAS EXCELLENT!
CrossroadPictures
Such a great fucking track.