Memento Mori
Divitius Lyrics
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Missed my chance to leave the words unspoken?
The light fades I hear the waves
A promise that no one could have kept safe
You wouldn′t believe the things I've seen
Scratched out my eyes just to know what it means
I′m coming apart at the seams
Show me what it means
Have I loved or have I lost?
Have I paid the price, calculated the cost?
Winter bleeds into night
Will I turn back, will I see what was right?
I won't be a slave to the things I've seen
Open my eyes
Now I know what it means
Pull me together stitch up the seams
Hand in hand
We will learn what it means
I will not fade I will not rest
There′s the strength of a world beating in my chest
Pull me back from the edge
There′s the strength of a world beating in my chest
I believe in the end we'll survive
I believe everything′s alright
The strength of the waves
The strength of the flames
The world we leave will remember my name
The song "Memento Mori" is a reflection on life, death, and the choices we make in between. The first stanza sees the singer questioning whether they have made the right decisions and whether they have wasted opportunities to express themselves. The imagery of the fading light and waves suggests the passing of time and the inevitability of change. The singer acknowledges the impossibility of keeping promises and wonders whether they have seen too much in life.
The second stanza continues to explore the theme of loss and the price we pay for our choices. The coming winter and the bleeding into night suggest the approach of darkness and the end of life. However, the singer remains determined not to be a slave to the past and to open their eyes to the present. The line "Pull me together stitch up the seams" suggests a desire to repair the damage done and start afresh with someone else. The final lines express a belief in survival and the hope that the world will remember the singer, despite their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Have I bent? Have I broken?
Am I feeling weak or defeated?
Missed my chance to leave the words unspoken?
Did I fail to say what needed to be said?
The light fades I hear the waves
Things are changing and I can feel it.
A promise that no one could have kept safe
Sometimes things don't go as planned and that's okay.
You wouldn't believe the things I've seen
I've experienced things that people wouldn't even imagine.
Scratched out my eyes just to know what it means
I had to sacrifice something to truly understand.
I'm coming apart at the seams
I feel like I'm falling apart.
Spilling my guts
I'm being completely honest and vulnerable.
Show me what it means
Help me understand the purpose behind everything.
Have I loved or have I lost?
Did I experience love or heartbreak?
Have I paid the price, calculated the cost?
Did I fully understand what I was getting into?
Winter bleeds into night
Things are getting darker and harder.
Will I turn back, will I see what was right?
Can I correct my mistakes and learn from them?
I won't be a slave to the things I've seen
I won't let my past hold me back.
Open my eyes
Help me see things clearly.
Now I know what it means
I finally understand.
Pull me together stitch up the seams
Help me rebuild and move forward.
Hand in hand
Together, as a team.
We will learn what it means
We'll discover the meaning behind everything together.
I will not fade I will not rest
I won't give up or quit.
There's the strength of a world beating in my chest
I have the power to overcome anything.
Pull me back from the edge
Save me from falling apart completely.
I believe in the end we'll survive
I have hope for the future.
I believe everything's alright
Things will work out in the end.
The strength of the waves
The power of change.
The strength of the flames
The power of destruction and rebirth.
The world we leave will remember my name
I want to make a positive impact and be remembered.
Writer(s): Alicen Hensley, Benton Joseph, Bradley Teel, Joe Johnson, Xan Gordon
Contributed by Gianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.