Cadaverous Condition is a band with two faces. The one side is their Death … Read Full Bio ↴Cadaverous Condition is a band with two faces. The one side is their Death Metal side; the other side their Death Folk side.

Cadaverous Condition became known within the neofolk scene mostly thanks to their split with American neofolk artists Changes; Time. In 2007 they released a full length Death Folk release; Songs Of The Crooked Path.

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Destroy Your Life
Cadaverous Condition Lyrics

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DESTROY YOUR LIFE

And do you look at the stars
And dream of your past
It was so long ago
Oh did you ever know
Destroy your life
I'd like to think that you destroyed your life

I am where I always was, buried inside a tomb of dreams
And here we are on the roof of our life, preparing to fly without wings
All the years have passed in vain and the road gets shorter everyday now
I was waiting for something to happen but then you just flew away

And do you look at the stars
And dream of your past
It was so long ago
Oh did you ever know
Destroy your life destroy your life
Destroy your life

And do you look at the stars
And dream of your past
It was so long ago
Oh did you ever know
Destroy your life destroy your life
I'd like to think that you destroyed your life

Beneath your old house I saw horses, running free with your mourning
To foreign shores on ships of gold, that's where we should be going
But there are things in me that time can never heal
And all the voices in my head: "summer is just a dream"

And do you look at the stars
And dream of your past
Where did you go
And did you ever know
Destroy your life destroy your life
Destroy your life

And do you look at the stars
And dream of your past
Where did you go
And did you ever know

Destroy your life destroy your life
I'd like to think that you destroyed your life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Destroy Your Life" by Cadaverous Condition have a melancholic and introspective tone, inviting the listener to reflect on their past decisions and current state of mind. The song starts with a question about looking up at the stars and thinking about one's past, which sets the nostalgic mood of the piece. The repetition of the phrase "And do you look at the stars, and dream of your past?" emphasizes the importance of memories and the desire to return to a different time.

The chorus is the most striking part of the song, featuring the phrase "Destroy your life." At first, it may sound like a destructive and nihilistic call, but in the context of the lyrics, it seems to suggest a desire for change and a fresh start. The lines "I'd like to think that you destroyed your life" and "Destroy your life, destroy your life" convey a sense of urgency and the need to take action. However, the exact meaning of the phrase is left open for interpretation.

The second half of the song describes a sense of loss and unfulfilled desires. The lines "All the years have passed in vain, and the road gets shorter everyday now" and "But there are things in me that time can never heal" convey a feeling of regret and resignation. The last lines of the song repeat the chorus, ending on a somber note.

Overall, "Destroy Your Life" is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged song that explores themes of nostalgia, regret, and the desire for change.

Line by Line Meaning

And do you look at the stars
Do you stare at the stars in the sky, wondering about your past?

And dream of your past
Do you reminisce about your past and the things that were, every time you dream?

It was so long ago
Your past happened ages ago, and it all looks like a blur now?

Oh did you ever know
Were you sure of the things you did, the people you hurt, and the lives you affected?

Destroy your life
Do something that will ruin your life beyond repair?

I'd like to think that you destroyed your life
The person saying these words wishes that the person he/she is addressing will face a terrible fate due to their actions.

Beneath your old house I saw horses, running free with your mourning
There is a place where the singer saw horses running about while people who seemed to be mourning watched.

To foreign shores on ships of gold, that's where we should be going
The perfect thing would be to leave to foreign lands on ships carrying gold.

But there are things in me that time can never heal
There are certain emotions and feelings that will never go away, no matter how much time passes.

And all the voices in my head: "summer is just a dream"
The artist hears voices in his/her head telling him/her that summer is a mere figment of people's imagination.

Where did you go
The singer has lost sight of the person he/she is addressing, and he/she wonders where they have gone.

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