The Greatest Love
In Reverent Fear Lyrics


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Im just to sleep under your stairs
You lonely witch you werent prepared
Soon well be wed on the bathroom floor
The guests will applaud as we exit the door
Dont run away
Dont run

It could be the greatest love that Ive ever known
It could be the death of me if I get to close
It could be the end of all our lonely devices
It could be a lovely way to end our sadness

Dont tell me about my disease
Dont tell me about love
When youre looking up to Jesus
And youre dragging me through mud

The greatest love Ive ever known
The greatest death Ive died
Threw pennies in the well today
And wished for better life

Im buried in a crucifix
Upon an empty tomb
And theres nothing you can say right now
Nothing I will do





You lonely witch you werent prepared

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of In Reverent Fear's song "The Greatest Love" expresses a haunting and dark tale of a man who is willing to do anything for his lover, even if it means being pushed to his limits. The opening lines of the song, "Im just to sleep under your stairs, you lonely witch you werent prepared" conveys a sense of submission and willingness to submit to his lover's wishes. The line "Soon well be wed on the bathroom floor, the guests will applaud as we exit the door" creates a sense of nihilism and a complete disregard for societal norms and expectations.


The chorus of the song "It could be the greatest love that Ive ever known, It could be the death of me if I get too close, It could be the end of all our lonely devices, It could be a lovely way to end our sadness" reveals the singer's apprehension towards the relationship. He knows that the love he shares with his lover could lead to his demise but is willing to take that risk as he considers the relationship the greatest love he has ever known.


The song continues to unravel a story of desperation, loneliness, and death as the singer is "buried in a crucifix upon an empty tomb" and is left with "nothing you can say right now, nothing I will do". The lyrics of this song are gripping and emotionally charged, providing a deep sense of understanding to the listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

Im just to sleep under your stairs
I am ready to submit to you and be in your service, even if it means living under your stairs.


You lonely witch you werent prepared
You are a lonely witch who did not expect me to come and be of use to you.


Soon well be wed on the bathroom floor
We will soon unite in a strange, unconventional way on the bathroom floor.


The guests will applaud as we exit the door
People will cheer us on as we leave the scene, even though what we just did was not conventional.


Dont run away
Do not flee from what we have just done.


Dont run
Stay with me and face the consequences of what we have just done, even if it means being judged or punished.


It could be the greatest love that Ive ever known
This unconventional act between us could be the strongest love I have ever felt.


It could be the death of me if I get to close
This unconventional act between us could also be the end of me if I get too attached.


It could be the end of all our lonely devices
This unconventional act between us could bring an end to the lonely ways we have lived so far.


It could be a lovely way to end our sadness
This unconventional act between us could be a beautiful way to put an end to our emotional pain and distress.


Dont tell me about my disease
You have no right to talk about my inner turmoil, my sickness or my demons.


Dont tell me about love
You have no right to lecture me about love or comment on my love life.


When youre looking up to Jesus
You may find solace in your faith (looking up to Jesus), but that's not the path I have chosen.


And youre dragging me through mud
You are constantly putting me down, criticizing me and making me feel worthless.


The greatest love Ive ever known
Once again, I reiterate that this unconventional act between us could be the strongest love I've ever felt.


The greatest death Ive died
This unconventional act between us could also bring about my downfall and be the worst thing that has happened to me.


Threw pennies in the well today
I have made an offering (throwing pennies in the well) for a better future, for us to be together and be happy.


And wished for better life
I have prayed and hoped that this unconventional relationship works out and brings us happiness.


Im buried in a crucifix
I am going through emotional torment, like I am being crucified.


Upon an empty tomb
I am struggling with my emotions, and everything feels like a void, like an empty tomb.


And theres nothing you can say right now
You cannot console me or make me feel better at this moment.


Nothing I will do
I am resigned to my fate, and nothing I do can change the situation I am in.




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In the Pines

What album was this on?

puzhov

Stomacher :)

DoomDash

@puzhov Which is their new band name I think.

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