Devotion
Hiss Golden Messenger Lyrics

The lyrics "Hey there mime come take my soul / And leave my bones to the herald of arms" may refer to surrendering oneself to the art of silence and being controlled by it, while leaving the physical body to pursue the clashing sounds of a military parade. The second line, "And leave my mind to the night", perhaps suggests that the singer is willingly submitting to the night and all that comes with it, without the constraints of preconceived notions or expectations. The phrase "devotion, vow oh tion, oh devotion" is repeated throughout the song, and gives the sense that the singer is offering themselves up to the concepts of devotion and vows, but also acknowledging that such a commitment can be difficult.

In the next verse, the lyrics "Hey now lighty don't you know me / Though gone to long come back easy" suggest a longing for a return to a former self. The line "Yeah i was gone for a fools age / A peacful mind so full of grace" implies that the singer has spent a long time away, but did so willingly and found peace during that time. The repetition of "devotion" throughout the verse seems to emphasize the importance of commitment in finding balance and grace.

The final verse mentions losing one's wages to the taxman and the singer's child calling to them. These lyrics may symbolize the pressures of financial strain and the challenges of parenthood, but the repetition of "devotion" suggests that despite these difficulties, the singer remains dedicated to their commitments and promises.