My Last Breath
Big Electric Cat Lyrics


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A howling wing blew through your mouth
As your eyes caught fire
You speak to me of ancient times
But I can't hear you
I can't hear you
A hidden door that never closes
Keeps the angels at bay
Whispers in your sleeping hours
That never lie or fade away

And one last breath before I fade
To dust and simply melt away

A mirror cracked and faded
Reflections made of stone
And light that shines within your eyes
Dissolve in shadows once again

So picture here a burning room
Where lovers die in cold embrace
The creeping hands of time decay
Blood and kisses turn to hate

And one last breath before I fade
To dust and simply melt away

And one last breath before I fade
To dust and simply melt away





Stranger things hide in human guise
Than reside in the valleys of hell

Overall Meaning

These lyrics to Big Electric Cat's song My Last Breath describe a surreal, otherworldly experience. The singer is speaking to someone who is in the midst of a strange, mystical transformation. Their "howling wing" and "eyes caught fire" suggest they are undergoing a metamorphosis, and they speak of "ancient times" and "whispers in your sleeping hours" that the singer can't hear. This mystical, surreal world is depicted through this imagery.


The song then goes on to describe a mysterious room where lovers die in cold embrace, and time decays everything, transforming love and affection into hate. The chorus repeats the line "And one last breath before I fade to dust and simply melt away," suggesting that this transformation may be the end of their existence in a literal or metaphorical sense.


The final line, "Stranger things hide in human guise than reside in the valleys of hell," plays on the idea that human beings are mysterious and complex, and that there is more to us than meets the eye. This line provides some insight into the overall themes of the song, which seem to center around transformation, mystery, and the hidden depths of human nature.


Overall, the lyrics to My Last Breath are deeply poetic and evoke a sense of mystical, otherworldly mystery. The song's themes of transformation and the hidden depths of humanity are intriguing, and the imagery used throughout the song is vivid and evocative.


Line by Line Meaning

A howling wing blew through your mouth
You spoke fiercely and with conviction


As your eyes caught fire
Your eyes lit up with passion and emotion


You speak to me of ancient times
You talk about the past with a sense of nostalgia


But I can't hear you
I am unable to truly understand or connect with your words


A hidden door that never closes
There is always a part of you that remains hidden


Keeps the angels at bay
You keep your emotions and inner thoughts guarded and protected


Whispers in your sleeping hours
Your dreams reveal things about yourself that you may not even be aware of


That never lie or fade away
These truths about yourself are constant and always present


And one last breath before I fade
As I come to the end of my life, I take one final breath


To dust and simply melt away
I will pass away and my physical body will disintegrate


A mirror cracked and faded
The reflection of yourself that you once knew has begun to deteriorate


Reflections made of stone
Your perception of yourself has become rigid and unchanging


And light that shines within your eyes
The happiness and joy that once radiated within you


Dissolve in shadows once again
Has been replaced by uncertainty and darkness


So picture here a burning room
Imagine a scene of chaos and destruction


Where lovers die in cold embrace
Even the most passionate of relationships can turn cold and lifeless


The creeping hands of time decay
Time erodes all things, including love and passion


Blood and kisses turn to hate
Intense emotions can easily turn from love to hate


Stranger things hide in human guise
People often hide their true selves, and there are many surprises and secrets to discover


Than reside in the valleys of hell
Even the most terrifying and awful things in existence cannot match the complexity of the human spirit




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Comments from YouTube:

Nico Lento

One of those bands that released little gems that are like treasures once found again. Thank you for the upload...

deadman1313666

grew up with this, still an awesome song...thanks for the upload

Dylan Massey

Somehow completely missed this all those years ago, had their earlier stuff in high school.

Charity B

Tristan Young

Sound s like the mission

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