Homage
Atrox Lyrics


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My whispering poems My treasures My arch images My treasures They honour me Dead,
creaking trees They praise me Mute, mossy
rocks They worship me Empty shells Why exalt a man murdered by his own muse To prevent
him from turning in his grave?




Overall Meaning

In the song Homage by Atrox, the lyrics suggest that the singer's treasures are not tangible objects but rather intangible ones such as whispering poems and arch images. These treasures are his means of honoring himself even in death, as he is likened to a man murdered by his own muse. The verse suggests that some people may try to prevent the man from "turning in his grave," meaning preventing him from being forgotten or disrespected after his death.


The use of nature imagery in the lyrics further emphasizes that the singer finds value and meaning in intangible things rather than material possessions. Dead, creaking trees, mute, mossy rocks, and empty shells are all elements that praise, worship, or exalt him. This could be interpreted as the singer finding solace and comfort in nature rather than in human society.


Overall, the lyrics of Homage are thought-provoking and open to interpretation. They suggest that we should not overlook the importance of internal treasures and values and that death does not have to be the end of one's impact or legacy.


Line by Line Meaning

My whispering poems My treasures
The poems I write in a hushed voice are my precious possessions


My arch images My treasures
The vivid pictures I create in my mind are my valued assets


They honour me Dead, creaking trees
The lifeless, groaning trees are paying tribute to me


They praise me Mute, mossy rocks
The silent, moss-covered rocks are singing my praises


They worship me Empty shells
The hollow shells lying around are worshiping me


Why exalt a man murdered by his own muse
Why glorify an artist whose creativity took a toll on him


To prevent him from turning in his grave?
Is it an attempt to keep him from being restless even after his death




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