Death of Me
Gojira.. Lyrics
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On me and taken away my universe
I find myself in trouble now
I put my soul in irresponsible hands
Exhausted I no longer try to reveal myself
And I no longer want to free my soul
But I must not forget all what I did for us
You had finally come to death
And you will never come to life again
Burn ego's black reality
Bring on the light I want to see your face
I feel the end is near for me my world goodbye
People of the dead, I join you
In this confusion I don't even recall my name
There is something inside I want to reveal
I feel like I'm a part of this
And this a part of me
I know one must have confidence
I will overcome
From now on I'm "this", and not "me"
I feel like I'm rising from the dead
From up here I see my inner world is dying
I'll overcome my pain
The lyrics in Gojira's song "Death Of Me" depict a character who is undergoing a spiritual crisis. In the beginning, they feel powerless and overwhelmed by an unknown force that has usurped their personal universe. The use of the metaphor of a giant bright eagle is interesting because it can be interpreted in different ways. It could symbolize a powerful force that has taken their sense of agency away or it could represent a sign of hope because eagles represent strength and freedom. Despite feeling distressed, the character blames themselves for putting their soul "in irresponsible hands," implying a sense of personal responsibility, albeit misguided.
As the song progresses, the character becomes exhausted and feels like they can no longer reveal their true self or free their soul. However, they recognize that they are irreplaceable and they have done something significant for others. This recognition suggests a glimmer of hope in the midst of their existential despair. The chorus shifts to a different tone, where the character seems to be talking to a deceased person, urging them to burn their ego's black reality and bring on the light. This part could represent a cathartic moment where the character realizes that death is an inevitable part of life and it's necessary to let go of one's ego to see the world more clearly.
In the final verses, the character seems to have accepted their fate and is open to joining the "people of the dead." Interestingly, they feel like they're rising from the dead and can see their inner world is dying. This ambiguity is intriguing because it could imply that the character is dying but it could also represent a spiritual rebirth, where they shed their old ego-driven self and become unencumbered. The chorus repeats with a slightly different cadence, and the character ends on a hopeful note, promising to overcome their pain.
Line by Line Meaning
A giant bright eagle has come
A powerful force has taken control of my life.
On me and taken away my universe
I feel like everything that was once important to me has been stripped away.
I find myself in trouble now
I am lost and unsure of what to do next.
I put my soul in irresponsible hands
I made a mistake by trusting someone who didn't have my best interests in mind.
Exhausted I no longer try to reveal myself
I'm tired of trying to show people who I really am.
And I no longer want to free my soul
I don't have the energy or motivation to work on improving myself anymore.
But I must not forget all what I did for us
I need to remember the positive things I've done and the impact I've had on others.
This way I feel myself irreplaceable
I believe that I have made a unique contribution to the world and that no one can fill my shoes.
You had finally come to death
A part of myself that I didn't need anymore has died.
And you will never come to life again
I've accepted that this part of myself is gone for good.
Burn ego's black reality
I need to let go of my negative self-image and focus on the positive aspects of myself.
Bring on the light I want to see your face
I'm ready to embrace positivity and hope for the future.
I feel the end is near for me my world goodbye
I sense that something is coming to an end and I need to say goodbye to the past.
People of the dead, I join you
I'm ready to let go of the past and move on to a new phase of my life.
In this confusion I don't even recall my name
I'm feeling lost and uncertain about my identity.
There is something inside I want to reveal
I have a desire to express myself and show the world who I really am.
I feel like I'm a part of this
I feel connected to the world around me.
And this a part of me
I believe that my experiences and emotions are intertwined with the world around me.
I know one must have confidence
I understand the importance of having faith in myself.
I will overcome
I'm determined to face my challenges and succeed despite the difficulties.
From now on I'm "this", and not "me"
I'm ready to let go of my old self and start fresh.
I feel like I'm rising from the dead
I'm experiencing a renewal and rebirth in my life.
From up here I see my inner world is dying
I'm gaining a new perspective on the changes happening in my life.
I'll overcome my pain
I'm confident that I'll be able to move past my emotional struggles.
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Written by: CHRISTIAN ANDREU, JOSEPH DUPLANTIER, MARIO DUPLANTIER, CHRISTIAN ROGER ANDREU
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