Requiem
Delight Lyrics

The song “Requiem” by Delight follows the theme of death, acceptance, and destiny. The lyrics convey the emotions and thoughts associated with the loss of loved ones, as well as the inevitability and unpredictability of death. The opening lines - “He was the first of us, He did it with a Bible in one hand” - suggests that the singer is referring to someone who committed suicide. The reference to the Bible implies that the person was religious, or perhaps trying to seek solace or redemption before their death.

The lines “After that quiet funeral, we were drinking wine on his grave” indicate that the singer and others celebrated the life of the deceased, albeit in a non-traditional way. The chorus of the song – “Now I'm here because I want it, and I'll be gone someday, courting with my destiny, there's always a reason to die” – suggest a fatalistic outlook on life, where death is inevitable and one should accept their fate.

The verse “People were asking why when he hanged himself next door somehow, I don't remember his face, he always ran down stairs too fast” depicts the distressing memory of someone who committed suicide, yet the singer does not seem to recollect their face. The song continues with the line “Oh we cannot change the fate” highlighting the uncontrollable nature of death, and “The only thing I please is a peaceful death” highlights the desire for a peaceful and pain-free death. The final verse, “She called me for the last time, And it was a strange goodbye, Now we still cannot believe, That she really, she really passed away” is a poignant tribute to someone who has passed away.