Lament
Jim Morrison (The Doors) Lyrics


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Lament for my cock
Sore and crucified
I seek to know you
Acquiring soulful wisdom
You can open walls of mystery
Strip show

How to acquire death in the morning show
TV death which the child absorbs
Death well mystery which makes me write
Slow train, the death of my cock gives life

Forgive the poor old people who gave us entry
Taught us god in the child's praye in the night

Guitar player
Ancient wise satyr
Sing your ode to my cock

Caress it's lament
Stiffen and guide us, we frozen
Lost cells
The knowledge of cancer
To speak to the heart
And give the great gift
Words Power Trance

This stable friend and the beast of his zoo
Wild haired chicks
Women flowering in their summit
Monsters of skin
Each color connects
To create the boat
Which rocks the race
Could any hell be more horrible
Than now
And real?

I pressed her thigh and death smiled
Death, old friend
Death and my cock are the world
I can forgive my injuries in the name of
Wisdom Luxury Romance

Sentence upon sentence
Words are the healing lament
For the death of my cock's spirit
Has no meaning in the soft fire
Words got me the wound and will get me well
I you believe it

All join now and lament the death of my cock
A tongue of knowledge in the feathered night




Boys get crazy in the head and suffer
I sacrifice my cock on the alter of silence

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of “Lament” by Jim Morrison Featuring The Doors are an exploration of sexuality, death, and transcendence. Morrison laments the pain and suffering that come with the physical act of sex and seeks to find spiritual wisdom through this experience. He describes his cock as both a source of pleasure and a source of pain, one that can open walls of mystery and strip show.


Morrison also reflects on the power of television and media to expose children to death and the mystery surrounding it. He seeks to forgive the poor old people who taught him God in the child’s prayer in the night. He then turns his focus to the guitar player and the ancient wise satyr, asking them to sing an ode to his cock and caress its lament.


Throughout the song, Morrison touches on themes of cancer, death, and the dark depths of the human psyche. He speaks of monsters of skin and the boat that rocks the race, suggesting that perhaps the hell we experience in our lives is more horrible than any imagined in the afterlife. Ultimately, Morrison offers words as a healing lament for the death of his cock’s spirit and invites others to join in his lamentation.


Line by Line Meaning

Lament for my cock
Expressing sadness and sorrow for the singer's sexual organ.


Sore and crucified
Painfully wounded and suffering intensely.


I seek to know you
The singer aims to understand the true nature and significance of their sexual organ.


Acquiring soulful wisdom
Obtaining a deeper understanding and enlightenment about oneself through introspection.


You can open walls of mystery
The sexual organ possesses the power to reveal hidden and unknown aspects of the self and the world.


Strip show
A display of nudity and sexuality, possibly implying a desire to expose oneself emotionally and spiritually.


How to acquire death in the morning show
Questioning the cultural values and norms that promote and celebrate violence and death on television.


TV death which the child absorbs
The damaging effects of exposure to violent and negative messages on young, impressionable minds.


Death well mystery which makes me write
The fascination and inspiration that comes from contemplating the complex and enigmatic concepts of death and mystery.


Slow train, the death of my cock gives life
The paradoxical notion that destruction and death can lead to creation and renewal, as seen in the cyclical nature of life and death.


Forgive the poor old people who gave us entry
A plea for understanding and compassion towards those who shaped and influenced the singer's upbringing.


Taught us god in the child's prayer in the night
The role of religion and spirituality in shaping one's values and beliefs from an early age.


Guitar player
A skilled musician who can convey powerful emotions through their instrument.


Ancient wise satyr
An image of a mythical creature that embodies the primal and sensual aspects of humanity.


Sing your ode to my cock
Praising and celebrating the beauty and power of the singer's sexuality through music.


Caress its lament
Showing tenderness and care towards the wounded and vulnerable aspect of oneself.


Stiffen and guide us, we frozen
A call to awaken and empower oneself to overcome the constraints of the physical world and the self.


Lost cells
The feeling of disconnection and loss that comes from neglecting and suppressing one's true self and desires.


The knowledge of cancer
A metaphor for the destructive and deadly consequences of ignoring and neglecting one's needs and innermost desires.


To speak to the heart
The power of words and music to reach deep within oneself and evoke powerful emotions and insights.


And give the great gift
The ability to impart wisdom and enlightenment to others through one's art and expression.


Words Power Trance
Emphasizing the transformative power of language and art to transcend the physical and access deeper levels of consciousness.


This stable friend and the beast of his zoo
The dynamic between the rational and the primal aspects of oneself, and how they coexist and interact within the mind.


Wild haired chicks
An image of liberated and free-spirited women who defy societal norms and expectations.


Women flowering in their summit
Portraying women as powerful and beautiful beings who reach their fullest potential in their prime.


Monsters of skin
A metaphor for the primal and raw aspects of human nature that are often hidden and repressed by society.


Each color connects
The interconnectedness and unity of all things in the world, regardless of their apparent differences.


To create the boat
The power of art and creativity to transport the individual to new and unexplored territories of the mind and spirit.


Which rocks the race
The transformative and empowering effect of art and music on society and culture.


Could any hell be more horrible than now
Questioning the current state of the world and its values, and whether they are leading to a better future or a worse one.


And real?
Grappling with the difficulty and complexity of distinguishing reality from illusion or fantasy.


I pressed her thigh and death smiled
The seductive and alluring power of sexuality, which can be seen as a dance with death and danger.


Death, old friend
Viewing death as a familiar and perhaps comforting presence in the face of life's uncertainties and challenges.


Death and my cock are the world
The existential and cosmic significance of sexuality and death, which are intertwined and inseparable aspects of the human experience.


I can forgive my injuries in the name of
A willingness to let go of past traumas and wounds in order to make space for growth and transformation.


Wisdom Luxury Romance
Three values or qualities that the artist seeks to cultivate and embody in their life and work.


Sentence upon sentence
The power of language and communication to express complex and nuanced ideas and emotions through words.


Words are the healing lament
The cathartic and transformative power of artistic expression and communication to soothe and heal emotional wounds.


For the death of my cock's spirit has no meaning in the soft fire
The failure to achieve true fulfillment and satisfaction through sex alone, and the need for something deeper and more spiritual.


Words got me the wound and will get me well if you believe it
The paradoxical and self-referential nature of language and art, as both the source of emotional pain and the key to its resolution and healing.


All join now and lament the death of my cock
A call to embrace and celebrate the artist's sexuality and the ambiguities and complexities of the human experience.


A tongue of knowledge in the feathered night
The power of language and art to reveal hidden truths and insights, even in the midst of darkness and uncertainty.


Boys get crazy in the head and suffer
The destructive impact of societal expectations and stereotypes on young men's mental health and well-being.


I sacrifice my cock on the altar of silence
A willingness to transcend the physical and seek deeper levels of spiritual understanding and enlightenment.




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Written by: J J JOHNSON

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