Musically playing mainly a mix of nu metal, djent and metalcore. Lyrical topics that Emmure touches upon usually focus on breakups, murder, social indifference, sexual deviance, philosophy, and religion. Many of the band's songs contain references to video games and comic books, particularly from Street Fighter and Marvel Comics, of which vocalist Frankie Palmeri is an avid fan. The band's name "Emmure" is a reference to immurement, a form of execution.
Looking A Gift Horse In The Mouth
Emmure Lyrics
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What am I supposed to do now , with these pictures and these memories.
Now that Ive Thrown you Away.
This is the last song I write for you.
Where is my closure? You can find me clinging to my sheets
And weve parted way's , And I hope that your happy
Cause you are the memory that just wont seem to fade.
And you are the memory that just wont seem to fade.
You wont fade
The first line of Emmure's song, "She Called Me Captain, I dragged her into the deepest seas," creates an image of a relationship that was once lively and adventurous, but might have ended in tragedy. The reference to "Captain" suggests an adventurous spirit and a sense of leadership, but, by the second line, the listener realizes that something has gone wrong: the singer has been left with "pictures and these memories." It's clear that he is struggling with what to do now that the relationship has ended, and it seems that he is grappling with something that cannot be resolved easily. This establishes a theme of unresolved conflict and longing throughout the song.
The chorus of the song presents a note of finality: "This is the last song I write for you." The phrase suggests that the singer is trying to move on from the relationship, but is struggling with finding closure. The listener can sense the internal struggle as he continues: "Where is my closure? You can find me clinging to my sheets / Waiting for this new perspective." The sense of longing and wistfulness in these lines is clear, and it seems that the singer is trying to come to terms with the fact that the relationship is over and that he must accept this new reality.
In the final lines of the song, the singer muses on the fact that he and his former partner have parted ways, but expresses hope that she is happy despite the pain he still feels. The song ends on a note of melancholy, with the performer lamenting that memories of the relationship refuse to fade.
Line by Line Meaning
She Called Me Captain , I dragged her into the deepest seas.
I took control of the relationship and took her on an emotional journey.
What am I supposed to do now , with these pictures and these memories.
I am left with these reminders of what once was, struggling to move on.
Now that Ive Thrown you Away.
I have officially ended things between us and am moving on.
This is the last song I write for you.
I have processed my feelings and emotions and am done with expressing them through music.
Where is my closure? You can find me clinging to my sheets.
I am struggling and hurting from the lack of closure and am consumed by my thoughts and emotions.
Waiting for this new perspective , that these hands are better off empty. Im still waiting.
I am hoping for a change in perspective and am waiting for a time when it feels better to let go and move on.
And weve parted way's , And I hope that your happy.
We have gone our separate ways and I wish the best for you.
Cause you are the memory that just wont seem to fade.
You still hold a significant place in my heart and I cannot seem to forget you.
And you are the memory that just wont seem to fade.
You are still very present in my thoughts and memories.
You wont fade
Your impact on me will always remain.
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