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Memento Mori
Hollow Wood Lyrics
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Disapeared… lost in the old great devine
I've been thinking about the last time you.
You spoke to me
You spoke at me
I've been thinking about when I fell to my knees
When I fell to my knees
In this old familiar place I call my home…
Oho'o… You can't take this heart away
Oho'o… You can digg in your own grave
Take my hands… lets burn these bridges down
You've been wondering why I haven't been around
We grew old
In a field we built our hopes
We move away
All these winds are just so strong
I've been searching for… quit a while now
And its an empty room
Just an empty room
I am remembering… a heart beat within
But its an empthy tumb, just an empthy tumb
Everybody seems to have moved on
In this old familiar place I call my home…
Oho'o… You can't take this heart away
Oho'o… You can digg in your own grave
Take my hands… lets burn these bridges down
You've been wondering why I haven't been around
Oho'o… take your pockets full of gold
Oho'o… I wear my rags, you wear your clothes
Take my hands… lets burn these bridges down
You've been wondering why I haven't been around
Oho'o… You can't take this heart away
Oho'o… You can digg in your own grave
Take my hands… lets burn these bridges down
You've been wondering why I haven't been around
The lyrics to "Memento Mori" by Hollow Wood describe a sense of loss and nostalgia for something that has been left behind. The singer reflects on a time when they were young and seeking truth, but have since disappeared and become lost in the "old great divine." They remember a past conversation that has stuck with them, as well as a moment of desperation when they fell to their knees. The singer describes feeling left behind, as if everyone else has moved on from their home and the experiences they shared there.
As the song progresses, the singer asserts their independence and refusal to be taken advantage of or forgotten. They encourage someone to burn bridges with them and dig their own grave if they try to take their heart away. They also speak to the stark difference in their material possessions, with one person wearing rags and the other wearing fine clothes. The song ends with the same refrain of burning bridges and asserting one's strength and resilience, even in the face of loss and change.
Overall, the lyrics of "Memento Mori" are about coming to terms with the passage of time and the feeling of being left behind. The song acknowledges the pain of remembering past joys and experiences, but also speaks to the importance of standing up for oneself and refusing to be taken for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
We where young… seeking for truth of length
When we were young, we were searching for a deeper understanding and meaning in life
Disapeared… lost in the old great devine
We got lost and disappeared in the vastness and mystery of the universe
I've been thinking about the last time you.
I've been reflecting on the last time we spoke
You spoke to me
You communicated with me in a genuine way
You spoke at me
You directed your words towards me without really listening or trying to understand
I've been thinking about when I fell to my knees
I've been recalling a time when I was overwhelmed and brought to my knees
When I fell to my knees
When I was at my lowest point
Everybody seems to have moved on
Everyone else has moved forward with their lives
In this old familiar place I call my home…
In this place that I've always known and thought of as my home
Oho'o… You can't take this heart away
My heart cannot be taken from me
Oho'o… You can digg in your own grave
You can continue down a self-destructive path if you choose to
Take my hands… lets burn these bridges down
Let's destroy the connections and relationships that no longer serve us
You've been wondering why I haven't been around
You've questioned my absence and lack of presence
We grew old
We got older together
In a field we built our hopes
We once had dreams and aspirations in this place
We move away
We've physically left this place
All these winds are just so strong
The forces of change and time are powerful and relentless
I've been searching for… quit a while now
I've been seeking for a long time
And its an empty room
The space inside me is vacant and hollow
Just an empty room
A room without any signs of life or substance
I am remembering… a heart beat within
I'm recalling a time when I had a pulse of life and purpose
But its an empthy tumb, just an empthy tumb
Now it's just a hollow, meaningless shell
Oho'o… take your pockets full of gold
You can take all of your material possessions
Oho'o… I wear my rags, you wear your clothes
I may be poor, but I'm still me and I have my dignity
You've been wondering why I haven't been around
You're still trying to figure out why I've been distant
Oho'o… You can't take this heart away
My spirit and passion cannot be taken from me
Oho'o… You can digg in your own grave
If you continue down a destructive path, you're just harming yourself
Take my hands… lets burn these bridges down
Let's sever ties with the past that's holding us back
You've been wondering why I haven't been around
You're still trying to understand why I've been absent
Contributed by Nicholas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vijay Daniel M
Wonderful song :) Loved it.
Almis Sol
Muy buena canción!
Thomas L.
I love this... that sweet slide at 3:30...mmmm