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Time To Die
Bargain Music Lyrics
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You stopped and then you saw
That mountain is too high
Take my hand it's time to die
I'm grazing on the deep
While all you christians sleep
When I heard the cripple scream
I wished it was a dream, oh
It all began when I saw you naked in the rain
The mountain top is on the horizon
Airs so thin I feel like I could fly
I catch my breath and watch the clouds rising
Surely is my time to die
Ya it's your time to die
I know [?] has changed
I can hear it in the wind
That's why I stand here five miles high
No rest for two weeks
All our skin is thin
That's no matter
The time is now
What
seems like a morbid and chilling song at first is actually a complex and introspective piece that delves into themes of mortality, spirituality, and personal growth. The song opens with the repeated line "It's your time to die," which can be interpreted in various ways. On one hand, it could be seen as a call to surrender oneself to death or to live life fully without fear of death. On the other hand, it could be seen as a reminder that we only have limited time on this earth and must make the most of it.
The second verse is ethereal and poetic, with the singer grazing on the deep, while all the Christians sleep. This can be interpreted as a spiritual experience where the singer goes on a journey of self-discovery while others remain trapped in their routines and dogmas. The line "When I heard the cripple scream, I wished it was a dream" suggests that the journey is not without pain or suffering.
The chorus brings back the repeated line of "It's your time to die," but this time with a more positive spin. The mountain top on the horizon represents a goal or accomplishment that the singer has been striving towards. The thin air and clouds rising represent both the beauty and fragility of life. The final verse brings the themes full circle, emphasizing the changes that have occurred and the importance of living in the present moment.
Overall, this song is a thought-provoking and poetic exploration of mortality and personal growth that encourages the listener to live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
It's your time to die
The singer is proclaiming that it is the listener's time to die.
You stopped and then you saw
The listener has paused to take in the view of a high mountain.
That mountain is too high
The mountain is so tall that the listener is unable to climb it alone.
Take my hand it's time to die
The artist offers to help the listener in their journey towards death on the mountain.
I'm grazing on the deep
The artist is indulging in deep thoughts and contemplation.
While all you christians sleep
Others are unaware of the singer's depth of thought, while enjoying a peaceful slumber.
My mind's all clear the time is now
The singer's thoughts are focused and the moment is right for taking action.
When I heard the cripple scream
The artist recalls an incident when they heard someone in need of help.
I wished it was a dream, oh
The artist regrets that this had really happened and it wasn't just a nightmare.
It all began when I saw you naked in the rain
The artist reflects on a pivotal moment in their life when they witnessed vulnerability and rawness in another person.
The mountain top is on the horizon
The singer can see the peak of the mountain they are climbing in the distance.
Airs so thin I feel like I could fly
The high altitude has caused the artist to feel lightheaded and almost weightless.
I catch my breath and watch the clouds rising
The singer takes a moment to regain their composure and observe the beautiful scenery around them.
Surely is my time to die
The singer believes that they are meant to die during this journey up the mountain.
Ya it's your time to die
The singer reiterates that it is the listener's time to die.
I know [?] has changed
The artist acknowledges that something has shifted or transformed within themselves.
I can hear it in the wind
The artist senses a change in the atmosphere around them.
That's why I stand here five miles high
The singer has climbed to great heights to gain perspective and clarity.
No rest for two weeks
The singer has been pushing themselves tirelessly to reach their goal.
All our skin is thin
The harsh journey up the mountain has taken a toll on the artist's physical strength.
That's no matter
Despite the exhaustion and difficulties faced on this journey, the artist is committed to seeing it through to the end.
The time is now
The artist emphasizes the urgency and importance of the moment.
Contributed by Ian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.