To the Ground
Bedhead Lyrics
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On a sense of pain against which god is no guard.
And I pray for you as you asked me to, but still I wonder what good it will do. I pray for you as you told me to, even though I know it does.
No good will come from this.
No thought could ever defend a body that lies in conscious decay.
If I could sign my name with the fluid that comes from my bones,
If I could sign over half of myself,
You'd never ask me to, but still I'd wonder what good it would do.
I'd do it for you
As you told me not to.
Even thought I know it does no good for your living will, no good for living well.
'Cause your god for your living will is no good for living well.
The lyrics of Bedhead's song To the Ground describe a sense of hopelessness, particularly regarding the idea that one's body and life will inevitably deteriorate over time. The first verse suggests that the longer we live, the more we become aware of our mortality and the fragility of life. It suggests that as we age, we become less capable of responding to the challenges that arise in life, and that the pain we experience becomes increasingly difficult to cope with. The line, "On a sense of pain against which god is no guard," suggests that even faith and religion may not be able to provide solace in the face of this pain.
The second verse describes the singer's desire to help the person to whom they are singing, even though they know that their efforts may ultimately be futile. The line, "No good will come from this," suggests that the singer is aware that their prayers and efforts will not prevent the other person's suffering. Nevertheless, they are committed to supporting the person as best they can, even if it means sacrificing part of themselves to do so.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of sadness and resignation in the face of the unavoidable suffering that comes with life. The lyrics suggest that while we may try to alleviate the pain of others, our efforts may ultimately be limited, and we may be forced to confront the harsh realities of mortality and decline.
Line by Line Meaning
Your living will harden as there's more time to kill each cell.
As time passes, your will to live becomes weaker, leading you to dwell on the pain and suffering you are experiencing.
On a sense of pain against which god is no guard.
The pain you feel is so overwhelming that even God cannot protect you from it.
And I pray for you as you asked me to, but still I wonder what good it will do.
I pray for you because you requested me to, but I doubt if it will have any significant impact on your condition.
No good will come from this.
The situation is so grim that nothing positive can come out of it.
No thought could ever defend a body that lies in conscious decay.
There is no mental construct or idea that can protect a person whose body is decaying, and they are fully aware of it.
If I could sign my name with the fluid that comes from my bones,
If it were possible to pledge half of my existence by signing my name with my bone's marrow,
I'd do it for you.
I would go to any extent to help you through this painful experience.
You'd never ask me to, but still I'd wonder what good it would do.
Even if you didn't ask me to help you, I would still contemplate whether it would be of any help.
I'd do it for you
I would selflessly devote myself to your service.
As you told me not to.
Even if you specifically requested me not to do it.
Even thought I know it does no good for your living will, no good for living well.
I am aware that it won't make much of a difference to your current health status or overall well-being.
'Cause your god for your living will is no good for living well.
Even though you put your faith in God to sustain you through this situation, it doesn't necessarily lead to an improved quality of life.
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