Bela Lugosi's Dead
Dead Cross Lyrics
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Back on the rack bela Lugosi's dead
The bats have left the bell tower
The victims have been bled
Red velvet lines the black box
Bela Lugosi's dead undead undead undead
Undead undead undead
The virginal brides file past his tomb
Strewn with time's dead flowers
Bereft in deathly bloom
Alone in a darkened room the count
Bela Lugosi's dead undead undead undead
Undead undead undead
Bela Lugosi's dead bela Lugosi's dead
Undead undead undead undead undead undead
Bela Lugosi's dead bela Lugosi's dead
Bela Lugosi's dead bela Lugosi's dead
Undead undead undead undead undead undead
Undead undead undead undead undead undead
The lyrics to Dead Cross's song "Bela Lugosi's Dead" paint a picture of darkness, mystery, and death. The references to Bela Lugosi, the iconic actor famous for his portrayal of Count Dracula, set the tone for the song's eerie atmosphere. The lines "White on white translucent black capes" and "Red velvet lines the black box" conjure images of a funeral, with mourners dressed in ghostly white and a casket adorned with luxurious materials. The lyrics suggest that Bela Lugosi, though deceased, continues to haunt the minds and imaginations of those who remember him.
The repetition of "Bela Lugosi's dead" and "undead" throughout the song reinforces the theme of death and the supernatural. The use of the word "undead" reminds us of the vampire mythology associated with Lugosi's iconic character, Count Dracula. The line "The bats have left the bell tower" implies that something has changed or shifted, perhaps indicating the passing of an era.
The mention of "virginal brides" filing past his tomb, with "time's dead flowers" strewn about, creates a hauntingly beautiful scene of remembrance and decay. The reference to being "alone in a darkened room" suggests a sense of isolation and introspection, as if Lugosi's presence still lingers in the darkness.
Overall, the lyrics of "Bela Lugosi's Dead" evoke a somber and atmospheric exploration of mortality, the enduring power of iconic figures, and the fascination with the macabre.
Line by Line Meaning
White on white translucent black capes
Opaque black capes made of a thin, sheer material are on display
Back on the rack Bela Lugosi's dead
Beloved actor Bela Lugosi's lifeless body is returned to a storage shelf
The bats have left the bell tower
The bats that once resided in the bell tower have departed
The victims have been bled
The prey has been drained of their life force
Red velvet lines the black box
A luxurious fabric in a deep red shade adorns the coffin
The virginal brides file past his tomb
Innocent brides walk in a procession by his resting place
Strewn with time's dead flowers
The burial site is scattered with withered flowers representing the passage of time
Bereft in deathly bloom
Lacking and consumed by a haunting, morbid presence
Alone in a darkened room the count
The vampire ruler is isolated within a dimly lit space
Bela Lugosi's dead undead undead undead
Bela Lugosi is deceased but persists in an otherworldly, immortal state
The virginal brides file past his tomb
Innocent brides continue to walk in a procession by his resting place
Strewn with time's dead flowers
The burial site remains scattered with withered flowers representing the passage of time
Bereft in deathly bloom
Still lacking and consumed by a haunting, morbid presence
Alone in a darkened room the count
The vampire ruler persists isolated within a dimly lit space
Bela Lugosi's dead undead undead undead
Bela Lugosi remains deceased yet exists in an otherworldly, immortal state
Bela Lugosi's dead Bela Lugosi's dead
The iconic figure Bela Lugosi has truly passed away
Undead undead undead undead undead undead
Existing beyond death, unceasing in their supernatural existence
Undead undead undead
Continuously alive despite being deceased, never resting
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