Their current line-up consists of:
Peter Berends - Vocals, Guitar
Peter Röge - Guitar
Erik Dijkstra - Keys
Michael Paap - Bass guitar
Vincent Bakker - Drums
Die Alone
Elizium Lyrics
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Time to cutteth all the flowers down
In the very midst of life
To take your own soul
So you die alone
Everyone will die alone
Old or young and frail
Even you, you will die alone
So now you want to live your life again
Be with the ones you love and make all mistakes undone
There's no pain, no life, no more love to give
Oh it's too late, you die alone
The lyrics to Elizium's song "Die Alone" are quite bleak and existential in nature, exploring the notion that life is ultimately a disappointment for everyone, and that death is an inevitable, solitary experience. The opening lines, "Life's a disappointment to everyone / Time to cutteth all the flowers down," speak to a sense of disillusionment and despair, suggesting that the beauty and promise of life ultimately wither away.
The chorus reinforces this sense of isolation and inescapability, declaring that "Everyone will die alone / Old or young and frail / Time will kill us all / Even you, you will die alone." The repetition of "die alone" reinforces the idea that death is a solitary experience, and that no matter how much one might yearn for connection and companionship, in the end, we all face the end of our lives alone.
The final verse of the song acknowledges the desire to undo past mistakes and live life differently, but ultimately suggests that it's too late: "So now you want to live your life again / Be with the ones you love and make all mistakes undone / There's no pain, no life, no more love to give / Oh it's too late, you die alone." The contrast between the yearning for love and the finality of death creates a sense of tragically missed opportunity and futility that resonates deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
Life's a disappointment to everyone
Existence is a letdown for all of us
Time to cutteth all the flowers down
It's time to end things and start anew
In the very midst of life
Right in the middle of existence
To take your own soul
To end your life on your own terms
So you die alone
You'll pass away without anyone by your side
Everyone will die alone
No one will accompany you in the end
Old or young and frail
No matter your age or health status
Time will kill us all
We'll all succumb to time eventually
Even you, you will die alone
Not even you will have someone with you at death
So now you want to live your life again
You wish to relive your existence
Be with the ones you love and make all mistakes undone
To correct past missteps and be with loved ones
There's no pain, no life, no more love to give
There's nothing left to experience or feel
Oh it's too late, you die alone
It's too late to change anything, and you'll still depart alone
Contributed by Logan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.