5. Death To Everyone
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Lyrics
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Right here
Where God puts non asunder
And you
In black dress & black shoe
You do
Invite me under
Go on
You can see me aging
Stars turn
Balls burn
Coming kids are raging
death to everyone
Is gonna come
And it makes hosing
Much more fun
every terrible thing
Is a relief
Even months on end
Buried in grief
Are easy, light times
Which have to end
With the coming
Of your death friend
death to everyone
Is gonna come
And it makes hosing
Much more fun
so strap me on
And raise me high
'cause buddy, I'm not
Afraid to die
'cause life is long
And it's tremendous
And we're glad
That you're here with us
And since we know
An end will come
It makes our living
Fun
[death]
Death to me
And death to you
Tell me what else can we
Do die do?
Death to all
And death to each
Our own God-bottle
S'within reach
Death to everyone
Is gonna come
And it makes hosing
Much more fun
The song '5. Death To Everyone' by Bonnie 'Prince' Billy is a beautiful philosophical exploration of death and the meaning of life. In the opening lines, the singer expresses the feeling of being present in the moment where "God puts non asunder," indicating a sense of spiritual transcendence. The next lines refer to a person, probably the singer's lover dressed in black, who invites the singer to be with them, implying a sense of mutual support and comfort.
The song goes on to express the inevitability of death, that "death to everyone is gonna come," but it also suggests that this inevitability makes life feel more vibrant and exciting, almost as if it provides permission to live with greater passion and intensity. This interpretation is emphasized in the line where it says, "And it makes hosing much more fun," which is suggesting that the knowledge of mortality ushers in a sense of liberation and enables individuals to make the most out of life experiences.
Moreover, the song highlights the fact that death is the ultimate equalizer; everyone and everything will ultimately end. In the end, the song is a celebration of life, of recognizing our existence's temporality, and of taking joy in our mortality.
Line by Line Meaning
I am here
I am present and accounted for
Right here
In this particular spot
Where God puts non asunder
Where God has not separated us apart
And you
As for you
In black dress & black shoe
You are dressed all in black
You do
You are currently
Invite me under
Asking me to join you
Go on
You must proceed
Go there
You must go to a specific place to find me
You can see me aging
You can tell that I am getting older
Stars turn
The movement of the heavens
Balls burn
The fire of the sun
Coming kids are raging
Wild and exuberant youthfulness is approaching
death to everyone
Everyone will die
Is gonna come
It is inevitable
And it makes hosing
And it makes partying
Much more fun
So much more enjoyable
every terrible thing
All the bad things
Is a relief
Are a release
Even months on end
Even being sad for an extended period
Buried in grief
Feeling overwhelmed by sorrow
Are easy, light times
Are considered easier compared to certain experiences
Which have to end
Which eventually come to a close
With the coming
With the impending
Of your death friend
Of death for yourself or others close to you
so strap me on
So let me put on
And raise me high
And lift me up high
'cause buddy, I'm not
Because, my friend, I am not
Afraid to die
Scared of dying
'cause life is long
Because life is a long journey
And it's tremendous
And it can be awe-inspiring
And we're glad
We are happy
That you're here with us
That you are present and experiencing it with us
And since we know
And because we understand
An end will come
That death is a certainty
It makes our living
It makes our current life
Fun
More enjoyable
Death to me
My own death
And death to you
And death to you too
Tell me what else can we
What else can we do
Do die do?
Other than facing death
Death to all
Death for everyone
And death to each
And death for all individuals
Our own God-bottle
Our own God's container or plan
S'within reach
Is easily accessible
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