Requiem
Dr Alex Paterson Lyrics
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The clock keeps on ticking.
He doesn't know why.
He's just cattle for slaughter.
The, requiem
When the meaningful words,
When there's nothing to say,
When will it start bothering you?
The, requiem
Only a hint of religion,
Uncensors to its' false depravity.
The sound of breaking glass.
This is a reflection.
The, requiem
The lyrics of Dr Alex Paterson's song "Requiem" are open to interpretation. The song starts with a man sitting and watching a video, oblivious to the clock ticking. The line "He's just cattle for slaughter" might suggest that he's a victim to the system or society, and his life is slipping away without any meaning. The refrain, "The requiem" suggests a funeral dirge, as if mourning the loss of something important.
The second verse is more philosophical, posing the question of what happens when words are no longer meaningful, and there's nothing to say. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the loss or absence of something significant. The final verse has religious references, possibly in contrast to the singer's earlier questioning of meaning. "Uncensors to its' false depravity" suggests that religion is artificial and has negative consequences. The line "The sound of breaking glass. This is a reflection" seems to introduce an element of violence or destruction, perhaps related to the loss or absence of meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Man watching video.
A person mindlessly consuming media, disconnected from the reality that surrounds them.
The clock keeps on ticking.
Time is constantly moving forward regardless of individual actions or circumstances.
He doesn't know why.
The person lacks direction or purpose in their life.
He's just cattle for slaughter.
The person feels powerless and insignificant, existing only to serve others' interests.
When the meaningful words,
When language loses its significance and depth of meaning.
When they cease to function.
When communication breaks down and understanding becomes impossible.
When there's nothing to say,
When all conversation and dialogue has come to a halt.
When will it start bothering you?
When will the lack of communication and understanding become a problem that needs to be addressed?
Only a hint of religion,
Religious influence that is superficial and lacks true depth and meaning.
Uncensors to its' false depravity.
Revealing the negative aspects and hypocrisies of a superficial religious influence.
The sound of breaking glass.
An abrupt, jarring disruption of the typical or comfortable.
This is a reflection.
It serves as a mirror that forces introspection and deeper consideration of oneself and the surrounding world.
The, requiem
The cycle of life and death, and the significant events and moments that encapsulate it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAZ COLEMAN, KEVIN WALKER, MARTIN GLOVER, MATTHEW FERGUSON
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