Swansong
Darklands Lyrics


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[music: sanga/barthold | lyric: barthold]

[part I: The Gallery]

In this frustration - Mistake upon mistake
A chill inside that haunts me
My reflection in your gallery
In my reflection - Who are you in flesh depicted?
A face I'll only use for a while

These words without sound
These words echoes in me

The guilt weights heavy within
Beneath the skin and bones
There's someone telling me
Break the mirror and set me free

These words without sound
These words echoes in me

[part II: Quietus Of A Butterfly]

When the music has stopped
And lights are low
Will you turn your back on me?
Hate me for what I know?
'Cause I know, I know,
I swear you're there with me in my dreams
You're a poison running through my veins
A wound that just won't heal inside

'Cause I know, I know,
I swear you're there with me in my dreams
My butterfly sing for me
My butterfly drink me deep





Want to fly free but no wings will carry me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Darklands's song Swansong are introspective and reveal the inner turmoil of the singer. The first part of the song, titled "The Gallery," paints a picture of the singer struggling with their identity. They see their reflection in someone else's gallery, and wonder who they are in the flesh. There is a chill inside that haunts them, possibly a feeling of unease or dissatisfaction with themselves. They mention words without sound, which echoes within them, emphasizing the internal struggle. There is a sense of guilt and heaviness within them that they can't escape. They feel trapped and long to break free, telling themselves to "break the mirror and set me free." This is a metaphorical way of saying they want to break free from the persona they have created for themselves and discover their true identity.


The second part of the song, titled "Quietus Of A Butterfly," portrays a relationship that is sour. The singer feels that the other person is a poison running through their veins, causing wounds that just won't heal. They are plagued by dreams of this person, and wonder if they will turn their back on them when the lights are low. They long to fly free, but they have no wings to carry them. The butterfly here is a metaphor for the person they are in love with. The butterfly is beautiful, but its touch is poisonous. They want the butterfly to sing for them and drink them deep, but they know they can't have it. The singer is conflicted and feels trapped within this toxic relationship.


Overall, the song's lyrics are poetic and evocative, capturing the inner struggles of the singer. The lyrics speak to a universal struggle of human identity, relationships, and emotional distress.


Line by Line Meaning

In this frustration - Mistake upon mistake
Being frustrated with multiple mistakes stacking up on each other.


A chill inside that haunts me
Experiencing a lingering unease and discomfort that affects one's emotions.


My reflection in your gallery
The singer's image is on display for everyone to see.


In my reflection - Who are you in flesh depicted?
Wondering who the person reflected in the image is.


A face I'll only use for a while
The person in the reflection is just a temporary facade.


These words without sound
There are things left unsaid.


These words echoes in me
The unspoken words still weigh heavily on the person's mind.


The guilt weights heavy within
Feeling guilty and burdened.


Beneath the skin and bones
Referring to the body and its internal struggles.


There's someone telling me
Referring to the artist's conscience or internal voice.


Break the mirror and set me free
Breaking free from the reflection or image they have created for themselves, and taking control of their own identity.


When the music has stopped
A pause in life or a specific situation, where things slow down and become quiet.


And lights are low
Creating an atmosphere of dimming lights, possibly signifying a sense of apprehension or unease.


Will you turn your back on me?
Asking if someone will reject or abandon them when the going gets tough.


Hate me for what I know?
Asking if someone will hate them for what they know or have done that others might find wrong or unacceptable.


'Cause I know, I know,
Reiterating that the person is certain of what they know or feel.


I swear you're there with me in my dreams
The person shares a strong dream-like connection with another individual.


You're a poison running through my veins
The other person is affecting them negatively or bringing harm, even though they can't help but feel drawn to them.


A wound that just won't heal inside
The person's connection to the other is causing them internal pain.


My butterfly sing for me
Asking the person to express themselves or be more vibrant and outgoing.


My butterfly drink me deep
Allowing the other person to draw closer to them, even if it may cause harm.


Want to fly free but no wings will carry me
Desiring freedom or escape from a situation, but being unable to do so due to personal limitations.




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