Rigor Mortis
Flesh & Bones Lyrics


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I love you, although you're dead,
I taste you, although you're dead.
My Time Has Come:
My time has come, to depart
I carve your name, in my heart.
Bright lights bring, a new start
I carve your name, in my heart.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Rigor Mortis" by Flesh & Bones present a darkly romantic and macabre perspective. The singer declares their love for someone who has died, claiming that they can still taste them, despite their absence. The repetition of "although you're dead" emphasizes the singer's intense connection to this person, even beyond death. The chorus, "My time has come, to depart", suggests that the singer knows their own life is coming to an end, and that they are preparing themselves for the afterlife. The act of carving their loved one's name into their heart suggests a permanent union, even beyond death. The bright lights that bring a new start could refer to the tunnel of light that some people report seeing during near-death experiences, symbolizing a journey to the afterlife. Overall, the lyrics express a kind of transcendental love that persists through death.


Line by Line Meaning

I love you, although you're dead,
Even though you're no longer alive, I still have strong feelings for you.


I taste you, although you're dead.
I remember your essence, despite your being deceased.


My Time Has Come:
It's now my moment to leave this life.


My time has come, to depart
It's now my moment to leave this life.


I carve your name, in my heart.
Your memory has made such an impact on me that I have etched it deep within me.


Bright lights bring, a new start
Moving forward, I see a glimmer of hope and opportunity.


I carve your name, in my heart.
Your memory has made such an impact on me that I have etched it deep within me.




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