Bach
Cipher Sight Lyrics
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Sing it loud
And catch a fever in the sound
Of laying that lockjaw
And melodies
Now nothing more
Than memories
A scuded has now eulogies
The dead we mourn for
Are bittersweet eulogies
I'll sing along with you
Now I sing a song for two
Play your song to sleep
Cause you've fallen and I can't reach you
You've fallen and i can't reach you
Now there it went
Summer nights
Wishing I could make it right
Turn the clock back
Start a new
Say all the shit
I should have said
Instead I got a fire in my head
Burnt you with the thought that I
Let you down
Wishing I got one more try
Play your song to sleep
Cause you've fallen and i can't reach you
You've fallen and i can't reach you
This heartache I will keep
Cause you've fallen and i can't reach you
You've fallen and I can't reach you
Our bodies are prisons for ourselves
That fear locked
Death turns all in ash
And thus
Death is fear and death is hope
Among all the sadness I will thrive
And live my life for love and faith and pride
That you always had in me
But I couldn't have believed
And now we play your song
To sleep
Cause you've fallen and I can't reach you
You've fallen and I can't reach you
This heartache I will keep
Cause you've fallen and I can't reach you
You've fallen and I can't reach you
Play your song to sleep
Cause you've fallen and I can't reach you
You've fallen and I can't reach you
The lyrics to Cipher Sight's "Bach in 2" explore themes of loss, regret, and the power of music to heal. The opening lines encourage the listener to pick a song and sing it loudly, allowing themselves to be swept up in its emotional power. The reference to a "fever in the sound" suggests that music has the ability to consume and overwhelm us, bringing us to a place where we are able to forget our troubles and be present in the moment.
However, the tone of the song quickly shifts as the lyrics move on to describe feelings of mourning and regret. The line "All the metaphors / The dead we mourn for / Are bittersweet eulogies" suggests that the act of memorializing someone through metaphors and memories can bring both sweetness and sadness. The second verse explores a sense of missed opportunity - the singer wishes they could go back in time and correct their mistakes, but instead they are left with a "fire in [their] head" and feelings of guilt.
The final verse takes a more philosophical turn, exploring the idea that our bodies are "prisons for ourselves" and that death turns all to ash. However, in the face of this inevitable truth, the singer vows to live their life with love, faith, and pride, honoring the memory of the person they have lost. The final repetition of "Play your song to sleep / Cause you've fallen and I can't reach you" serves as a reminder of the power of music to connect us with loved ones even after they are gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Pick a song
Choose a piece of music
Sing it loud
Sing with a great volume
And catch a fever in the sound
Feel the excitement in the music
Of laying that lockjaw
Of being speechless
And melodies
Musical notes in a composition
Now nothing more
Music has lost its meaning
Than memories
Only traces of the past remain
A scuded has now eulogies
The dead have now become eulogies
All the metaphors
Abstract concepts used in language
The dead we mourn for
The people we grieve for
Are bittersweet eulogies
Their memories bring both pain and comfort
I'll sing along with you
I will harmonize with your singing
Now I sing a song for two
I perform a duet
Play your song to sleep
Listen to the music until you fall asleep
Cause you've fallen and I can't reach you
You have been overcome by something and I am unable to help you
Now there it went
It is already gone
Summer nights
Warmth and relaxation felt during summer evenings
Wishing I could make it right
Wanting to fix a mistake
Turn the clock back
Go back in time
Start a new
Begin again
Say all the shit
Express all of my feelings, even the bad ones
I should have said
Words I regret not saying
Instead I got a fire in my head
I am consumed by emotions
Burnt you with the thought that I
Hurt you because of my thoughts
Let you down
Disappointed you
Wishing I got one more try
Hoping for another opportunity
This heartache I will keep
I will carry this pain with me
Our bodies are prisons for ourselves
Our physical bodies restrict us
That fear locked
The fear that holds us captive
Death turns all in ash
Death is the great equalizer
And thus
Therefore
Death is fear and death is hope
Death is terrifying, but it can also offer an escape from suffering
Among all the sadness I will thrive
Even with heartache, I will find a way to flourish
And live my life for love and faith and pride
I will pursue a meaningful existence fueled by love, faith, and self-respect
That you always had in me
Traits that you believed I possessed
But I couldn't have believed
I did not have confidence in myself
And now we play your song
We listen to the music you are associated with
To sleep
Until we succumb to slumber
This heartache I will keep
I will hold onto this pain
Contributed by Camden V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.