Track Length: 6:51
Willow
Diary of Dreams Lyrics
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To be my burden
Crucified emotions struggle to survive
And the truth, she has not heard for long
Cold and bare, but sacred ?
Who has the guts to spread such lies
A picture of a willow - with a widow in black
A child ton bear - in blooming beauty
For she gave birth to dust
Roses covered by a layer of snow
Freezing wind surrounding,
What you call holy feet
Just a child without a wooden cross
Afflicted hands towards heaven
How could you dare deny ?
How can you blame a widow
For detesting who you are ?
Bare of sore - touch naked boundaries
And empty hands - a widow's life
The lyrics of "Willow" by Diary of Dreams evoke a sense of pain and sorrow, as if the singer is begging for a burden to carry to ease his own emotional pain. The lines "Just give me nails, to be my burden / Crucified emotions struggle to survive" suggest that the singer is dealing with intense feelings that are overwhelming them. The reference to nails also invokes imagery of being nailed to a cross, which can symbolize significant suffering.
The song then shifts to reference a picture of a willow with a widow in black, and a blooming child to bear. The widow is mourning the loss of her spouse, represented by the willow tree. The child is in contrast to the willow, symbolizing youth and growth. The line "For she gave birth to dust" suggests that the child is not what the widow once had, but rather represents the fragile and fleeting nature of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Just give me nails
I want to be burdened with the heaviness of nails.
To be my burden
Nails will be a reminder of my struggles and responsibilities.
Crucified emotions struggle to survive
My feelings are being suppressed and are fighting to stay alive.
And the truth, she has not heard for long
I have not been honest with myself for a while, and my emotional state is suffering because of this.
Cold and bare, but sacred ?
Is it possible for something to be considered sacred even if it is lifeless and unappealing?
Who has the guts to spread such lies
Who has the courage to deceive people with false ideas?
A picture of a willow - with a widow in black
The image of a willow tree and a mourning widow in black clothing.
A child to bear - in blooming beauty
A youthful child who is flourishing and experiencing the beauty of life.
For she gave birth to dust
The widow contributed to the creation of something ephemeral and insignificant.
Roses covered by a layer of snow
The beauty of a rose can be hidden by harsh weather conditions.
Freezing wind surrounding,
The harsh elements of nature are present in the surroundings.
What you call holy feet
Feet that are considered sacred by religion or tradition.
Just a child without a wooden cross
The child is innocent, and does not bear the burden of a religious symbol.
Afflicted hands towards heaven
Hands raised in a plea for divine intervention.
How could you dare deny ?
How could someone reject the possibility of the divine?
How can you blame a widow
Why accuse a mourning woman of wrongdoing?
For detesting who you are ?
The widow does not approve of the person in question, and for this she is criticized.
Bare of sore - touch naked boundaries
Emotionally raw, exposing one's innermost feelings.
And empty hands - a widow's life
A life with nothing to hold on to, feeling lost and alone.
Contributed by Julian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.