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Adagio Lyrics


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Behind the walls I feel the scenes of ancient crimes
My murderer stand in silence outside
Above the bed slurring white shapes, they're watching me
I can already hear how much I'm dead

As if I had the will to cross the line
I'm getting on my feet, sweating cold, tearing eyes
Making love with ghosts before I leave
Such an intense moment of time

How long will it take?
So long do I'll wait
Before the angels say my name

How long will it take?
So long do I'll wait
Deep down the demons spread their flames

The air is pure I'm feeling strong
Look at me now
And describe only what your heart can see

Am I made of black, am I made of white
I need to know
In order to show my soul where to go

As if I had the will to cross the line
I'm getting on my feet, sweating cold, tearing eyes
Making love with ghosts before I leave
Such an intense moment of time

I envy those who lives without their lost
I should not regret
I admire the suns rising over the hills





Magic....

Overall Meaning

These lyrics convey a sense of unease and inner turmoil. The singer is behind walls, and feels the weight of ancient crimes. They are aware of a possible murderer outside, and they are being watched by shapes that they perceive as white. They are aware of their own impending death, which they can hear coming. Despite this, the singer seems compelled to cross a line, and they stand up, sweating and with tearing eyes. They seem to be making peace with their own mortality, making love with ghosts before they leave. They are conscious of the passage of time, and the long wait before they are called by the angels. In the meantime, the demons seem to be spreading their flames.


The singer is seeking clarity and a sense of direction. They are asking someone to describe what they see, in order to better understand themselves. They ask whether they are made of black or white, indicating a desire to know the nature of their own soul. Despite their awareness of impending death and regret for losses in their life, they are also able to admire the beauty of the sunrise. These lyrics speak to a human struggle to understand oneself and make peace with one's own mortality.


Line by Line Meaning

Behind the walls I feel the scenes of ancient crimes
I sense the remnants of past wrongdoings lurking behind these barriers


My murderer stand in silence outside
The one who will end my life remains quiet just beyond my reach


Above the bed slurring white shapes, they're watching me
Blurry forms hover over me while I rest, silently observing my movements


I can already hear how much I'm dead
I can sense my impending demise and how close it is to taking me


As if I had the will to cross the line
It feels like I have the drive to push past my limits


I'm getting on my feet, sweating cold, tearing eyes
I rise from my bed, drenched in a cold sweat with tears streaming down my face


Making love with ghosts before I leave
I am embracing the memories of those who have departed before me before I depart myself


Such an intense moment of time
These feelings and experiences are so overwhelming and powerful


How long will it take?
I wonder how much time I have left on this Earth


So long do I'll wait
I am willing to patiently wait for my fate to come to fruition


Before the angels say my name
I anticipate the arrival of the divine messengers who will call me by name


Deep down the demons spread their flames
Dark forces are stirring within me, spreading their fiery influence


The air is pure I'm feeling strong
The atmosphere is fresh and invigorating, and I feel empowered


Look at me now
Take a good look at who I am in this moment


And describe only what your heart can see
Use the eyes of your spirit to see beyond the surface of me


Am I made of black, am I made of white
Is my essence dark or light?


I need to know
I crave the knowledge of my true nature


In order to show my soul where to go
So I can guide my spirit on the path it needs to follow


I envy those who lives without their lost
I am envious of those who have not experienced the loss of loved ones


I should not regret
Despite my feelings of longing and sadness, I must not dwell in regret


I admire the suns rising over the hills
I find solace in the beauty of nature, especially the sunrise over the hills in the distance


Magic....
This word serves as a summary or expression of the mystical and unexplainable elements of this moment




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Comments from YouTube:

Fernando Rivera

The feels at the end of the song!

Biff Slamkovich

that major perfect cadence

Ian Ramírez

One of the most powerful songs i've ever heard.

Rodrigo luis Jimenez

Vida eterna a adagio!

Fabio Alves

Rodrigo luis Jimenez Trabalhando brother,e apreciando essa maravilha.

ABRAXAS MICTLANTECUHTLI

adajio sin duda una banda muy buena saludos de México

Flavia Vásquez

Poderosa canción 🙌❤️

Krznic

Buen gusto tienes

Titouax

Adagio est un si bon groupe pourtant si peu reconnu même en France, en tous cas merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo

ABRAXAS MICTLANTECUHTLI

adajio sin duda una banda muy buena saludos de México

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