Shallow Graves
Chicosci Lyrics


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As I stepped inside this dark cathedral
Was glad to see all familiar faces
Are we dying
Have we outlived ourselves
Are we gone
Has our flame burned itself out
(Why are fresh tears flowing)
White roses all around us now
(A little prayer, signaling the end)

I made my way to the centerpiece
And saw our own faces staring from the glass
Enter the wake of our design
A funeral to end the last embrace





Are we dying
Are we departed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Shallow Graves" by Chicosci is a lament to the state of humanity, questioning if we have outlived ourselves and if our flame has burned out. The opening lines describe the setting as a dark cathedral, where the singer sees familiar faces. The singer then asks if we are dying or if we have gone because that is the impression we get from observing the tears flowing freely. In this context, the white roses are probably a reference to death and the end of life. The little prayer mentioned in the song is probably the final goodbye to humanity as the flame flickers and goes out.


The second stanza is almost like a reflection on the past, where the singer makes their way to the centerpiece, probably a reference to the center of the church, and sees their own faces staring back at them. The singer then implores the audience to enter the wake of our design, a funeral to end the last embrace. The stanza is almost a call to action, where the singer challenges humanity to confront their mortality and the legacy they want to leave behind.


Overall, "Shallow Graves" is a poignant and thought-provoking song that challenges the listener to question their place in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

As I stepped inside this dark cathedral
As I entered this place of gloom and sorrow


Was glad to see all familiar faces
But felt a sense of comfort seeing familiar faces in this time of mourning


Are we dying
Are we close to the end of our lives


Have we outlived ourselves
Have we lived beyond our usefulness


Are we gone
Are we no longer here


Has our flame burned itself out
Has our passion and vitality been extinguished


(Why are fresh tears flowing)
(Why do we continue to cry new tears)


White roses all around us now
White roses surround us, symbolizing purity, innocence, and departure


(A little prayer, signaling the end)
(A brief prayer that signifies the end)


I made my way to the centerpiece
I approached the main attraction


And saw our own faces staring from the glass
And realized that we were the ones being mourned


Enter the wake of our design
Witness the aftermath of our own making


A funeral to end the last embrace
A funeral that serves as the final goodbye


Are we dying
Are we close to the end of our lives


Are we departed
Have we left this world




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WrongShirts

guys... di lang sila ang hardcore band...

kung namimiss ninyo ang mga ganitong klaseng tugtugan...

guys matuto kayo magsearch ng mga bagong banda.

i love chicosci.. kahit lumipat man sila ng genre. ok lang

support padin ako.



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7dreams_internet_mom

kahit ilang beses pa sila magpabago-bago ng genre, i'll support them, i'm a fan because of their music not because of their genre.

Hanna Tapang

yo man. chicosci is hardcore! We need more Filipino rock bands like Chicosci! they should make a tour here in in north america.

snook aquino

i just think this band is great! They go with the flow of music's trend... be it rap metal or emo...it's called REINVENTION!

necro609

revenge of the giant robot is the best chicosci album but the rest are still good music... "love music, don't hate." rock on.

christian villamora

isa sa magagandang kanta ng chicosci dati kesa sa ngayun ^_^ thumbs up yung napakingan to dati ^_^

tinidor08

when chicosci was still cool.

dewang07

NOW THIS IS CHICOSCIENCE!

PGMAMustDie

Great concept.

Kurtnotcobain

now this is the true Chicosci I've known but when this emo thing came up & change their music, I've sold their CD'S cheap in Bbay.

orlie dionela

Kurtnotcobain ..and now they’re(CDs) priceless

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