prologue
Aparde feat. Anne Lyrics
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(Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
In times like these, we have no words
We have only each other
Today we come together to mourn the passing of Emily Deetz
Devoted wife of Charles
Scripture tells us
"Sorrow not, for we do not walk alone."
You're invisible when you're sad
Clocks tick and phones still ring
The world carries on like mad
But nobody sees a thing
Whispering behind their hands
Lost for kind words to say
Nobody understands
Then everyone goes away
Grownups wanna fix things
When they can't it only fills them with shame
So they just look away
Is it being greedy to need somebody to see me
And say my name?
Seems when you lose your mom
No one turns off the sun
Folks carry on, that's that
You're invisible when you're sad
Holy crap, a ballad already?
And such a bold departure from the original source material
The opening lyrics of Aparde feat. Anne's song Prologue, "Daylight come and we wan' go," sets a tone of uncertainty and longing. The following lines express emotions of grief, togetherness, and the importance of finding comfort in one another during difficult times. The verses are written to pay tribute to Emily Deetz, a devoted wife to Charles and a beloved mother to Lydia, highlighting her loss and the pain it has caused for her family. The lyrics become even more poignant with the inclusion of the scripture, "Sorrow not, for we do not walk alone," reminding the listeners that they are not alone in their grief.
As the song progresses, it highlights the feeling of being invisible when going through a hard time. The use of clocks ticking and phones still ringing depicts the idea that the world carries on, while one is standing in the midst of their own pain, feeling helpless and insignificant. The song portrays a sense of isolation during this time, as there is whispering behind closed doors and an inability for people to find kind words to say. The chorus is particularly haunting with the lines "Is it being greedy to need somebody to see me and say my name?" expressing the longing for a sense of validation and someone to acknowledge and understand one's pain.
Overall, Prologue is a beautifully written song that portrays the painful journey of loss and the feeling of isolation that comes with such a tragedy.
Line by Line Meaning
Daylight come and we wan' go
In times of grief, we all long for an escape or a release. We want to leave behind the pain and the sorrow.
You're invisible when you're sad
When someone is going through a tough time, people may not notice the pain they are going through as everyone seems to be going about their daily business.
Clocks tick and phones still ring
Even though someone is going through a difficult time, the world doesn't stop. People continue their lives and carry on with their activities.
The world carries on like mad
The world doesn't stop even though someone is going through a tough time. It seems like everyone else is going about their lives normally without any care.
But nobody sees a thing
No one seems to be aware of the pain and suffering that someone is going through even though they might be present with them.
Whispering behind their hands
People might whisper and talk behind someone's back when they're going through a tough time or grieving.
Lost for kind words to say
People often don't know what to say or how to console someone going through a tough time or grieving.
Nobody understands
People tend to find it difficult to empathize with or understand someone's pain or suffering, which can make the situation even more challenging.
Then everyone goes away
After a while, people tend to move on with their lives, and the person who was grieving may be left alone to cope with their pain.
Grownups wanna fix things
Adults often try to solve or fix things, but when it comes to loss and grief, their efforts may not be enough and possibly adds to their shame and helplessness.
When they can't it only fills them with shame
Sometimes grownups might not be able to solve or fix something, which can make them feel ashamed, unable to help someone they care about.
So they just look away
When faced with situations they can't remedy, adults may avoid the issue altogether and look away. As a result, they may not be as present as someone needs them to be.
Is it being greedy to need somebody to see me
And say my name?
It's not selfish to want someone to acknowledge and care about your pain during times of grief. It's natural and healthy to seek out support.
Seems when you lose your mom
No one turns off the sun
Folks carry on, that's that
You're invisible when you're sad
Even after such a significant loss, the world continues like nothing has happened, making the grieving person feels invisible and alone.
Holy crap, a ballad already?
And such a bold departure from the original source material
The Prologue is a poem written for the movie Beetlejuice, and this song is an adaptation of it. This ballad is a departure from the original source material, but it was a bold artistic choice to use it in this way.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddie Perfect
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