Tears of Kali
Escape With Romeo Lyrics


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streets are full of them people
and their children look the same
i have seen so many faces
can't remember any name.

Why am I the only person
the only one who could see
all the tears of Kali, raining down on me.

See the words theres an angel
freezing in eternal flames
city lights show you forever.

until you come in remains

Why am I the only person
the only one who could see
all the tears of Kali, raining down on me.
No I'm hoping for a miracle
anyone who could see




that all the tears of Kali
Raining down on me.

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of Escape With Romeo's song Tears of Kali paint a picture of a city full of people, where the singer has seen countless faces but cannot remember any names. This sense of anonymity is emphasized by the repetition of "them people" and "look the same". However, the singer feels a sense of isolation in this crowd, as they are the only one who seems to be aware of the tears of Kali, the Hindu goddess of destruction and change, falling down on them.


The second verse introduces the idea of an angel freezing in eternal flames, juxtaposed with the city lights that seem to promise eternal life. The singer questions why they are the only one who can see the tears of Kali, and expresses a sense of hopelessness in hoping for a miracle that will bring awareness to others. The repeated refrain of "all the tears of Kali, raining down on me" emphasizes the singer's feeling of being singled out for this experience.


Overall, Tears of Kali seems to be a meditation on the experience of feeling disconnected from the world around you, despite being surrounded by people. The reference to Kali adds a layer of mythic significance to this feeling of isolation, suggesting that it is tied to wider cycles of destruction and rebirth.


Line by Line Meaning

streets are full of them people
The streets are crowded with people.


and their children look the same
The children of these people resemble each other.


i have seen so many faces
I have seen countless faces.


can't remember any name.
I cannot recall any names.


Why am I the only person
I wonder why I am the only person.


the only one who could see
The only one capable of seeing.


all the tears of Kali, raining down on me.
All the tears of Kali fall on me.


See the words theres an angel
There are words about an angel.


freezing in eternal flames
The angel is trapped in never-ending flames.


city lights show you forever.
The lights of the city offer an eternal display.


until you come in remains
Until you arrive, the display persists.


No I'm hoping for a miracle
I do not have any hope left other than a miracle.


anyone who could see
I need someone who can see.


that all the tears of Kali
All the tears of Kali.


Raining down on me.
They are falling upon me.




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