08
D.H. Lawrence Lyrics

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A lack of sympathy is wath it means to me
In my eyes tears I've cried
Lived through that tragedy, kissed by the memory
Why

Darkness shines so bright
Night is wrapped in sunlight
Uncertainty is the guid

Helplessness will satisfy
Shame turned into pride
Dirt has cleansed virginity

Love's a word of antipathy that's what you mean to me
'Cause you're Anna M, Anna M
You smiled while you were killing me
Smiled while you were selling me
Piece by piece again

Sunlight shines so bright
The night is wrapped in darkness
Certainty is the guide
Helplessness unsatisfies
Steadfastness's my pride
Dirt has stained virginity

A lack of sympathy is what is means to me
Why

Lived through a tragedy kissed by the memory
Loved once I loved ones die

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of D.H. Lawrence's song "08" depict the singer's resentment and deep pain towards a person named Anna M, who has caused him great emotional distress. The sorrowful lack of sympathy he feels is conveyed through his tears and living through a tragedy that he cannot seem to forget. The use of sharp contrasts, such as "darkness shines so bright" and "night is wrapped in sunlight" suggest that the singer is trying to come to terms with his feelings, but is struggling.

Love is described as a "word of antipathy" for the singer, as Anna M caused him so much pain whilst also feigning a smile throughout. The use of the phrase "piece by piece again" implies that she destroys him bit by bit, but he somehow continues to be drawn to her. The singer's own sense of pride is in turmoil as he tries to reconcile his love for someone who causes him so much pain. The final lines of the song, "loved once I loved ones die," imply that the singer recognizes that his love for Anna M is ultimately a destructive force in his life.

Line by Line Meaning

A lack of sympathy is wath it means to me
The absence of empathy is how I interpret it

In my eyes tears I've cried
I shed tears and grieved emotionally

Lived through that tragedy, kissed by the memory
I endured a calamity and was touched by the recollection

Why
Expressing a sense of confusion or anguish

Darkness shines so bright
A paradox where obscurity illuminates

Night is wrapped in sunlight
A contradiction where the darkness is illuminated

Uncertainty is the guid
Indecisiveness is a compass for me

Helplessness will satisfy
My powerlessness brings a sense of contentment

Shame turned into pride
Embarrassment transformed into a sense of honor

Dirt has cleansed virginity
Contamination purged innocence

Love's a word of antipathy that's what you mean to me
For me, you epitomize the paradox of love and hate