Etched Headplate
Burial Lyrics
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He's not setting out to hurt people
He's got a lot of love in him
And you know,
For his mother, his brother and his girlfriend
He actually, I think, wants to do the right thing
So its more a question of, will power and self discipline and
Circumstances."
Dark angel,
Fall from the heavens above
Send me an angel to heal my heart
From being in love
And after all of the love [for you]
In my life
But it wasn't good enough for you
I can't take no more tears from my eyes
But it wasn't good enough for you
Then I can be an angel,
But it wasn't good enough for you
The lyrics to Burial's song "Etched Headplate" are a commentary on the duality of personality and the struggles of someone trying to do the right thing. The opening lines describe a person who is hardcore but not intending to hurt others. Despite being someone who is perceived to be tough, they have a genuine caring side, evident in their love for their family and girlfriend. The challenge for this person is not in their lack of desire to do the right thing but in their ability to maintain the willpower and self-discipline to do so, especially in difficult circumstances.
The latter half of the song is a plea for an angel to heal the heart of someone who has been hurt in love. The reference to the dark angel falling from the heavens above might be a metaphorical representation of someone's emotions crashing down around them. Despite all the love and effort invested in a relationship, it was not enough for the other person, and tears are shed. The lyric "Then I can be an angel, but it wasn't good enough for you" suggests that no matter what the singer tries to do, the relationship is still not successful.
In summary, "Etched Headplate" is a struggle between the two sides of human nature - the tough exterior and the compassionate interior - and the challenges of maintaining the right mindset to do the right thing. The second part of the song is a lament over a failed relationship and the frustration of not being able to make it work despite trying their best.
Line by Line Meaning
A hardcore
He is a person with a strong and dedicated approach to his beliefs and goals.
He's not setting out to hurt people
He has no intention of causing harm to others.
He's got a lot of love in him
He has a great deal of care and affection within him.
And you know,
As you are aware,
For his mother, his brother and his girlfriend
He has a profound love and concern for his family and significant other.
He actually, I think, wants to do the right thing
I am convinced that he desires to act in the most just and appropriate manner.
So its more a question of, will power and self discipline and
Therefore, it is a matter of summoning the determination and self-restraint necessary.
Circumstances.
Influencing factors and context that may affect the outcome.
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Lyrics
A hardcore
He's not setting out to hurt people
He's got a lot of love in him
For you know
For his mum, his brother, his girlfriend
He actually, I think, wants to do the right thing
So it's more a question of
Will power, self discipline and circumstances
From being in love
Dark angel, fall from the heavens above
Send me an angel to heal my heart, from being in love
And after all of the love for you, in my life
But it wasn't good enough for you
I can't take no more tears from my eyes
Then I
And after all of the love for you, in my life
But it wasn't good enough for you
I can't take no more tears from my eyes
Dark angel, fall from the heavens above
Send me an angel to heal my heart, from being in love
And after all of the love for you, in my life
But it wasn't good enough for you
I can't take no more tears from my eyes
Then I can be an angel
But it wasn't good enough for you
Dark angel, fall from the heavens above
Send me an angel to heal my heart, from being in love
After all of the love for you, in my life
But it wasn't good enough for you
I can't take no more tears from my eyes
Then I
And after all of the love for you, in my life
But it wasn't good enough for you
I can't take no more tears from my eyes
Dark angel, fall from the heavens above
Send me an angel to heal my heart, from being in love
After all of the love for you, in my life
But it wasn't good enough for you
I can't take no more tears from my eyes
Caramelma4o1
❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍 It never gets old so glad I was able to be a part of something so timeless. Thank you again for seeing something in me before I did Burial. And Thank you to Kode9 y’all are truly the best..🙏🏽
Aliisa Kalma
Huh?
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@Aliisa Kalma if you don't know what's is comment about then why you comment ''Huh'' ? do you know that vocal on this track is from her, ''Caramelma4o1'' ? Burial used her acapella version in
this track here,
El Kabong
@⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Huh?
Aoifenichearbhaill Ni Chearbhaill
@El Kabong lmao
mrseanpride
Nredup 82 huh
7letters 4letters
i work in a cafe and get to control the music; sometimes, if i'm working later in the evening, i'll play this song not only bc it's my fave by Burial but because the sweeping bass absolutely freaks people out everytime
MH
Its like humming so low you can feel it
justviz.
Forever my favourite Burial song, and that wasn't an easy decision to make when you think how many timeless tunes the man has made.
Kogniscent
this is number 1 by longshot, and arcangel in 2nd.