Sunny Stories
Gazelle Twin Lyrics

The song "Sunny Stories" by Gazelle Twin portrays a bleak and foreboding view of history. The first line, "I could tell you sunny stories," is itself rather ominous, as it suggests that the stories to follow will not actually be sunny or cheerful. The lyrics go on to suggest that all historical events have already happened and cannot be changed. The line "All your battles lost and won" seems to suggest that there is no point in fighting, as the outcome has already been determined. Similarly, the line "Fatalities at your heel" suggests that death and defeat are always following closely behind, no matter what efforts we make.

The second verse begins with "I could whistle songs so pretty," which again suggests an unnerving contrast between the "pretty" songs and the bleak subject matter. The idea of memories being a "smile" is interesting, as smiles are often thought of as happy or positive, whereas memories can be painful or bittersweet. The line "And your effigies of pride" suggests that even our most cherished achievements and symbols of pride are ultimately meaningless, as we will eventually be reduced to an "epitaph at your head."