Sven and Norman also co-founded Zeraphine in 2000. Sven has a solo project, Solar Fake, as well.
Fall
Dreadful Shadows Lyrics
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Your eyes are closed and on your face a smile
No trace of sorrows and your suffering
You're looking more alive than ever in your life
Fall - the morning comes
Forgotten are the reasons why you died
Forgotten all your screams, the tears you cried
The words could be sent to anyone but you
Fall - the morning comes
Dance with me until unconsciusness
You're in my arms
Times of pleasure return to reality
Your tears are dried
Die with me so irrevocably
I'm in your arms
Times of pleasure return to reality
Your tears are dried
Fall - your morning comes
These lyrics describe a scene of a funeral where the singer observes the dead person's peaceful appearance, devoid of any signs of suffering that they may have gone through in their life. However, there seems to be some sort of bitterness or detachment as the singer declares the reasons for the person's death 'forgotten', implying a sense of injustice or lack of closure. The second stanza takes on a more macabre and surreal tone, with the singer asking the deceased to 'dance' with them until they both fall into unconsciousness, with the promise of returning to happier times that are now a distant memory.
The chorus 'Fall- the morning comes' is repeated throughout the song, implying a sense of inevitability and resignation to the cycle of life and death. The singer seems to be accepting of this reality but also seeking some sort of temporary escape through dance and pleasure before the final 'fall', which could be interpreted as a metaphor for death.
Overall, the lyrics are open to interpretation and can be seen as a commentary on the fleeting nature of life and the desire to hold on to moments of joy and passion amidst the pain and sorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Your burial garment - so fresh and, oh, so white
You are dressed in a fresh and immaculate white burial garment
Your eyes are closed and on your face a smile
Your eyes are closed and you have a peaceful smile on your face
No trace of sorrows and your suffering
There is no sign of the pain and suffering you had to endure
You're looking more alive than ever in your life
You look more alive and at peace than you ever did in life
Fall - the morning comes
The morning has arrived and it is time to face the reality of your death
Forgotten are the reasons why you died
The reasons for your death are no longer relevant or remembered
Forgotten all your screams, the tears you cried
The pain, fear and sadness you experienced before your death are forgotten
No word about your courage, why it failed
No one is speaking about your bravery, nor why it was not enough
The words could be sent to anyone but you
People are talking about your death, but not to you directly
Dance with me until unconsciusness
Let us dance until we are unconscious
You're in my arms
You are safe in my embrace
Times of pleasure return to reality
Memories of happy times are becoming real again
Your tears are dried
The sadness in your tears is gone
Die with me so irrevocably
Let us die together in a way that cannot be changed or undone
I'm in your arms
I am safe in your embrace
Fall - your morning comes
Your time has come to face the finality of death
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUNCAN KILBURN, JOHN ASHTON, RICHARD BUTLER, ROGER NICHOLAS MORRIS, TIMOTHY BUTLER, VINCENT DAVEY
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