After bassist, Kile Brewer, left Kaddisfly with his wife to 'start a new chapter of his life' in early winter 2008, with no hard feelings by the remaining Kaddisfly cast--a new band was formed,Water & Bodies.
Snowflakes
Kaddisfly Lyrics
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He said, "I have saved my money,
So now I'll buy everything I could want,
Then I will lack nothing."
His intentions seemed fair
The same night he died
Inside the human mind
And in the end, the head expands with fear
And lets in light that spills into the holes
Inside the human heart
And once it's found
The heart explodes
And offers us new life
A body's not a home
Free will is not an art
The wind can either help this sail or rip it apart
Show me your cornerstone
It will be the stone
That others cast away, and thus it's deemed unfit
We're not as much a part of Earth as we see fit
There's a drought
Inside the human mind
And in the end, the head expands with fear
And lets in light that spills into the holes
Inside the human heart
And once it's found
The heart explodes
And offers us new life, life, life...
Human experience can be a misleading cartoon(?)
The true nature of things shadows our human (?)
There's a drought
Inside the human mind
And in the end, the head expands with fear
And lets in light that spills into the holes
Inside the human heart
And once it's found
The heart explodes
And offers us new life
In the song Snowflakes by Kaddisfly, the lyrics revolve around the theme of human existence, our place in the world, and the true essence of life. The opening verse talks about a man who has amassed a great deal of wealth and believes that buying everything he wants will bring true happiness and fulfillment. However, the irony lies in the fact that he dies on the same night he claims to have everything he could want, emphasizing that material possessions and money cannot bring lasting happiness.
The chorus of the song reveals the idea that there is a void or ‘drought’ inside the human mind, a spiritual emptiness that cannot be filled with material possessions. It’s only when we recognize the fear in our thoughts and the holes inside our hearts that we can start to fill ourselves up with light, ultimately leading to a heart explosion that signifies the power of transformation and new life.
The bridge section of the song purports that while our bodies are not homes, free will is not an art, but a continuous effort. The wind in the chorus refers to the forces that can either push us to greatness or break us apart, reminiscent of the significance of our choices, attitude, and outlook in life. The section concludes with a subtle shift, ‘We're not as much a part of the Earth as we see fit,’ hinting at the possibilities of an alternative perspective that considers the interconnectedness between man and nature.
Overall, Snowflakes by Kaddisfly explores fundamental human emotions, and the complications of existence highlighting the importance of self-discovery and finding our true place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a man rich in the world
A wealthy man thought that money could buy him everything he needs.
He said, "I have saved my money,
The wealthy man claimed to have saved a lot of money.
So now I'll buy everything I could want,
He planned to buy whatever he desires.
Then I will lack nothing."
He believed that having everything he wanted would make him feel complete.
His intentions seemed fair
The wealthy man's intentions seemed reasonable.
The same night he died
Sadly, he died on the same night he made his plan.
There's a drought
There is a significant lack of something.
Inside the human mind
This drought is internal, within our minds.
And in the end, the head expands with fear
Fear causes our thoughts to become overwhelming and all-consuming.
And lets in light that spills into the holes
This fear allows us to let in new knowledge or perspectives.
Inside the human heart
This process also occurs in our emotions and feelings.
And once it's found
When we discover a new truth,
The heart explodes
It causes a significant change in our emotional state.
And offers us new life
This change can lead to a new perspective and way of living.
A body's not a home
Our physical bodies are not the same as our true essence as individuals.
Free will is not an art
Free will is not something to be studied or mastered.
The wind can either help this sail or rip it apart
External forces can either aid or destroy our personal development.
Show me your cornerstone
Demonstrate what is most important to you.
It will be the stone
This cornerstone may not be valued by others.
That others cast away, and thus it's deemed unfit
Others may reject our values or beliefs because they don't align with their own.
We're not as much a part of Earth as we see fit
Humans are not as significant as we believe ourselves to be.
Human experience can be a misleading cartoon(?)
The way we experience life may not accurately reflect reality.
The true nature of things shadows our human (?)
Our human interpretation of reality can often be overshadowed by the true nature of things.
And offers us new life, life, life...
Discovering new truths and perspectives can lead to a more fulfilling life.
Writer(s): KUTHER KELSEY BECK, RUFF CHRISTOPHER JAMES, TOLLEFSON AARON WILLIAM, BREWER KILE, KUTHER BEAU JUSTIN
Contributed by John N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.