Leave a Letter
Kaurna Cronin Lyrics
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I hope you won't be
Mourning and speaking through tears of my name
I hope and trust that you'll remember
All we had down memory lane
When I die I start to wonder
Will I be wise and unfazed by fear
If so, i'll go with grace to the ground
And no, there will be no tears
When I die
Go leave a letter in my grave
That tells me all you never told me
And ill write back one day
When I die
Please go collecting
All the lies that I have told
And tie to them to stones that are sinking
Too waters dark and cold
When I die
Please don't remember
All the lines I crossed inside your mind
And don't forget the silence
That followed every time
When I die
Go leave a letter in my grave
That tells me all you never told me
And ill write back one day
When I die
Don't show my children
The grave they dug to keep me all alone
And tell them not to stand above me
'Cause I'm not there
Forever I'm at home
When I die
Go leave a letter in my grave
That tells me all you never told me
And ill write back one day
In Kaurna Cronin's song "Leave a Letter," the lyrics delve into the topic of death and how the singer hopes to be remembered. The opening lines express the singer's desire for their loved ones not to mourn and lament their passing, but rather to recall the beautiful memories they shared along "memory lane." It conveys a sense of acceptance and peace in facing mortality.
The lyrics then contemplate what happens after death, wondering if the singer will gain wisdom and overcome any lingering fears. This notion is followed by the assurance that the singer will go to the grave gracefully and without tears. It suggests a sense of tranquility and letting go.
The request to leave a letter in the singer's grave is significant. It reflects the desire for authenticity and open communication, urging their loved ones to express thoughts and feelings that may have been left unsaid. The mention of writing back one day hints at a connection beyond death, implying a belief in an afterlife or a continuation of the soul's journey.
The lyrics then take a turn as the singer asks their loved ones to collect the lies they've told and tie them to sinking stones in dark and cold waters. This could symbolize a desire to let go of deceit and face the repercussions of one's actions, inviting a sense of cleansing and redemption.
The following verses implore their loved ones not to remember the boundaries that were crossed or the silence that followed, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and moving forward. The closing lines extend this idea to future generations, expressing a wish for their children not to mourn at the grave because the singer will always be present, "Forever I'm at home."
Overall, "Leave a Letter" conveys a complex mix of emotions surrounding death – from acceptance and peace to a desire for open communication and redemption. It prompts listeners to reflect on how they want to be remembered and the significance of honest and authentic connections with their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
When I die
In the event of my death
I hope you won't be
I desire for you not to be
Mourning and speaking through tears of my name
Expressing grief and talking amidst tears about me
I hope and trust that you'll remember
I wish and believe that you will recall
All we had down memory lane
Every experience we shared in the past
When I die I start to wonder
Upon my death, I begin to ponder
Will I be wise and unfazed by fear
Will I possess wisdom and remain unaffected by fear
If so, i'll go with grace to the ground
If that is the case, I will depart peacefully to the earth
And no, there will be no tears
And no, tears will not be shed
Go leave a letter in my grave
Kindly place a letter in my burial site
That tells me all you never told me
That informs me of everything you never disclosed
And ill write back one day
And I will respond at some point in the future
Please go collecting
I implore you to gather
All the lies that I have told
All the falsehoods I have spoken
And tie to them to stones that are sinking
And attach them to sinking stones
Too waters dark and cold
To the dark and cold waters
Please don't remember
I beg you not to recall
All the lines I crossed inside your mind
The boundaries I transgressed within your thoughts
And don't forget the silence
And do not overlook the absence of sound
That followed every time
Which occurred after each occurrence
Don't show my children
Refrain from displaying to my offspring
The grave they dug to keep me all alone
The burial site they prepared to isolate me
And tell them not to stand above me
And advise them against standing over me
'Cause I'm not there
Because I do not reside there
Forever I'm at home
Eternally, I am in my true abode
Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: Kaurna Cronin
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Jarrod Zurvas
These guys played my wedding in Berlin! Brilliant miso and and people! Beautiful song aswell!
Ameena S.
Love this song so so much❤
Kaurna Cronin
:) Thanks!
Matze Sommer
Is it possible to get the chords for this song? I love it and would really like to try to play :)
Aki20100
That´s my favourite song from your new album. Cheers Aki
sean lavery
I heard you play this busking in Perth last week....it was sweet as a nut:) Looking forward to Ya Ya's tonight.
Bruce Sullivan
Big fan!! When are you coming to Melbourne?