daybreak
Camphor Lyrics
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Surprise, surprise
A sign without warning arrives
Will summon the dead to rise
In Camphor's song "Daybreak," the lyrics express a deep sense of sorrow and mourning. The phrase "Daybreak is mourning" provides a contrasting image to the expected image of hope and new beginnings that daybreak typically represents. The phrase "surprise, surprise" suggests that the event causing the mourning is unexpected and perhaps shocking. The following line "A sign without warning arrives" solidifies the idea that the event is sudden and unforeseen. The final line of the stanza "Will summon the dead to rise" adds an eerie tone to the lyrics, suggesting that the event may have been catastrophic and even fatal.
Overall, the song's lyrics paint a picture of destruction and loss, perhaps reflecting on the aftermath of a natural disaster, war, or personal tragedy. The lyrics create a sense of unease and uncertainty, as the event that caused the mourning is not explicitly stated, leaving room for interpretation and personal connection. This allows the listener to focus on the emotions being expressed rather than the specific event that caused them.
Line by Line Meaning
Daybreak is mourning
The arrival of dawn is not greeted with joy but rather an atmosphere of sorrow and sadness.
Surprise, surprise
The irony of the situation is not lost on the singer, as they express how unexpected the turn of events is
A sign without warning arrives
Something of great import has happened, without any prior indication or signal.
Will summon the dead to rise
The event is so momentous that it has the power to bring back the departed from the grave.
Contributed by John B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.