Memento Mori
Helia Lyrics
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Ignore the here and now
Afraid about the future
Nothing at all in hands
Wish to forget bygone days
Ignore the here and now
Afraid about the future
I'm dead
Glory's the worst of liars
Deceiving with her promises
She drags you up to the top
Each passing day, you forgot
Wasting time's your blame
Death is here
Not more far but
It belongs to past
What shall I do now?
Wasting time's your blame
Death is here
No more far but
It belongs to past
Death is here
Try to escape
Everyday I spend here
I swear I'll dig my hole
Always written in my mind
Will be the sense of this life
Glory's the worst of liars
Deceiving with her promises
She drags you up to the top
Each passing day, you forgot
Life happens while you're absent
Usless without positive vibes
Is growing up a betrayal
To dreams born under the storm
Death is here
No more far
The lyrics of Helia's song Memento Mori are a reflection on the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. The singer expresses a desire to forget the past and ignore the present, but they are afraid of what the future may bring. They feel they have nothing in their hands and that death is always lurking around the corner. The repetition of the lines "Wish to forget bygone days, ignore the here and now, afraid about the future" emphasizes the singer's feeling of being trapped in a cycle of fear and uncertainty.
The chorus reveals the singer's belief that glory is a liar that promises success and happiness but only leads one astray, causing them to forget the important things in life. The line "Each passing day, you forgot" suggests that this could be a commentary on the fast-paced and competitive nature of modern life that pushes people to strive for success and forget the simple pleasures and values of life. The line "Wasting time's your blame" is a reminder that we must take responsibility for our own lives and use our time wisely before it is too late.
The final verse is a call to live in the present and find meaning in life despite the inevitability of death. The line "Life happens while you're absent" reminds us that we must be fully present and engaged in life to truly live it. The line "Is growing up a betrayal to dreams born under the storm" suggests that as we grow older, we may lose touch with the dreams and aspirations of our youthful selves, leading us to question the meaning of our lives.
Overall, the song encourages the listener to reflect on the transience of life and to live in the present with purpose and intention.
Line by Line Meaning
Wish to forget bygone days
Desiring to erase memories of the past
Ignore the here and now
Not acknowledging or dealing with present circumstances
Afraid about the future
Fearful of what is to come
Nothing at all in hands
Feeling empty-handed or helpless
Wish to forget bygone days
Desiring to erase memories of the past
Ignore the here and now
Not acknowledging or dealing with present circumstances
Afraid about the future
Fearful of what is to come
I'm dead
Feeling emotionally or spiritually dead inside
Glory's the worst of liars
False promises of greatness are the most deceiving
Deceiving with her promises
Offering empty or unfulfilled pledges
She drags you up to the top
Raises hopes but ultimately disappoints
Each passing day, you forgot
The high hopes fade as time goes by
Wasting time's your blame
You are responsible for wasting your own time
Death is here
Death is imminent or present
No more far but
Not far away
It belongs to past
Death is an inevitability of the past
What shall I do now?
Questioning what actions to take given the circumstances
Death is here
Death is imminent or present
Try to escape
Attempting to resist or flee from death
Everyday I spend here
Each day that is lived
I swear I'll dig my hole
Committing to one's own eventual demise
Always written in my mind
A consistent thought or belief
Will be the sense of this life
Will become the meaning of life
Life happens while you're absent
Life moves forward regardless of one's attention
Usless without positive vibes
Negative energy is unproductive
Is growing up a betrayal
Maturation can be a source of disappointment or letdown
To dreams born under the storm
Dreams and aspirations that have been challenged or battered
Death is here
Death is imminent or present
No more far
Not far away
Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
suelodesprendido
Esta canción me trae recuerdos de mi adolescencia :^3 siempre formará parte de mi soundtrack personal <3
cruz paco
X3
Esteban Fonseca
x2
Seismic Janet
I like this version better. I think this new vocalist fucking kills it. He's unlike any other I've ever heard.
Signed Red
This is such an old school song of theirs I heard a long time ago 0_O
-I prefer the original.
scab182
I got a secret it's on the tip of my tongue it's on the back of my lungs.. i'm gonna keep it.. i know something you KNOW WELL BMTH
Where The Fuck Is My Mac 'N Cheese
The production makes this sound like a demo, like what srsly happened to the production they did on the 1st Gaia?
alejandro fontcuberta
The old version >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Jesus Hipster
Chorus is fine
Munib Ahmad
Oh my god. It's been a long time since I've heard some decent metalcore. But the chorus really really really annoyed me.