Funeral
Heevahava Lyrics
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speeches in the graveyard
gunshot eyes and bullet bones
a graffiti of sound
songs from gray clouds
21 gun salute
frostbitten necktie
too choked up to swallow
there's a time for everything
bible verse
vietnam umbilical
the years have come and gone
but your mind had never been severed
hey ho mr. arctic soul
hate and sadness
brothers and mothers
sisters and lovers
brothers and mothers and fathers too
gathered to resurrect frozen blood tuxedo man
storming praises to the land
ice to the land
there's a time for everything
bible verse
there's a time for everything
voodoo curse
there's a time for everything
even the very worst
The song "Funeral" by Heevahava delves into the poignant and haunting moments of a funeral. The speech given in a graveyard is in the spotlight, and the scene is set with the imagery of "gunshot eyes and bullet bones". The mournful yet cathartic process of grief is represented by the "graffiti of sound" emanating from the songs being played. The 21-gun salute takes place, and the palpable grief of the attendees is captured in the description of a "frostbitten necktie" and the inability to swallow due to being too choked up.
The song then shifts to introspection, as the singer tries to remember the good times that they had with the person who has passed away. The idea of "there's a time for everything" is repeated, supported by a biblical verse that the singer turns to for comfort. The mention of "vietnam umbilical" adds an additional layer of meaning to the song, referencing the lingering grief from war and trauma that can affect generations.
The mourners then come together to honor the deceased, as "brothers and mothers/ sisters and lovers/ brothers and mothers and fathers too" gather to pay their respects. The frozen blood tuxedo man is resurrected, and "storming praises to the land" ensue, perhaps symbolizing a release of emotions and a letting go of the pain. Even in this moment of intense sadness, the idea of "there's a time for everything" persists, with a reference to a "voodoo curse" suggesting that there is a balance in life, and that even the worst moments have their time and place.
Line by Line Meaning
its a little bit haunting
The atmosphere is eerie and unsettling
speeches in the graveyard
People are giving speeches in honor of the deceased
gunshot eyes and bullet bones
People are emotionally distressed and physically drained
a graffiti of sound
The music and noise is expressive and impactful
songs from gray clouds
The music is sorrowful and mournful
21 gun salute
A military honor is being given to the deceased
frostbitten necktie
The cold weather is affecting the mourners
too choked up to swallow
Mourners are having trouble processing their emotions
try to recall the good years
Mourners are reminiscing on the positive memories they shared with the deceased
there's a time for everything
There is a time for all things in life, including death
bible verse
Religious scripture is being referenced to provide comfort and guidance
vietnam umbilical
The deceased had a connection to the Vietnam War
the years have come and gone
Time has passed quickly and without delay
but your mind had never been severed
The memory of the deceased has remained intact and strong
hey ho mr. arctic soul
A reference to the deceased and their personality
hate and sadness
Negative emotions are present
brothers and mothers
Family members are present to mourn
sisters and lovers
Close friends and romantic partners are present to mourn
brothers and mothers and fathers too
Extended family members are also present
gathered to resurrect frozen blood tuxedo man
Mourners are coming together to remember and honor the deceased
storming praises to the land
Praising their culture or heritage during the funeral ceremony
ice to the land
A reference to the cold climate and environment
there's a time for everything
Continuation of the earlier Bible verse reference
voodoo curse
A belief in supernatural or spiritual practices during the funeral
there's a time for everything
Continuation of the earlier Bible verse reference
even the very worst
All things good and bad have a time and place in life
Contributed by Isabelle B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.