Second Death
John Maus Lyrics
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Hide from the only
From the only
From the only one
From the only
Only one
Try and hide their faces
From the only
The lyrics of John Maus's song "Second Death" can be interpreted in numerous ways. One interpretation is that it criticizes privileged people who protect themselves from the world's harsh realities. The lyrics "And the rich, and the princes, hide inside their dens" suggests that the wealthy and powerful individuals retreat into their gated communities to protect themselves from the struggles of the outside world. They are hiding from the "only," which may represent death, but also the truth, love, or anything else from which they want to isolate themselves. The repetition of the phrase "From the only / Only one" reinforces this theme of avoidance and isolation.
The chorus "Try and hide their faces / From the only / From the only one" further emphasizes this point. It suggests that the privileged individuals are afraid to confront the reality head-on, so they hide their faces from it. The use of the phrase "the only one" highlights the fact that ultimately, we cannot escape life's truths, and we must face them sooner or later.
In conclusion, "Second Death" is a commentary on how the privileged individuals may isolate themselves from life's realities. Still, ultimately they must confront them or face the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
And the rich, and the princes, hide inside their dens
Wealthy individuals and those in positions of power isolate themselves from the rest of society in order to protect their status and possessions.
Hide from the only
They are avoiding confrontation with the only true power in existence.
From the only
They are hiding from the one force that has ultimate control over all living beings.
From the only one
They refuse to acknowledge the existence of the all-powerful being and attempt to evade its judgment.
From the only
Despite their efforts to escape judgement, the wealthy and powerful cannot avoid the truth of their own mortality.
Only one
There is only one true authority in the universe that none can escape or deny.
Try and hide their faces
Even as they hide inside their dens, the wealthy and powerful cannot escape the reality of their impending death.
From the only
They cannot avoid the final judgment that awaits them after death.
From the only one
Their attempts to deny or evade their ultimate fate are futile in the face of the all-powerful being that governs the afterlife.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: John Maus
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