Counterpoints
Kerbera Lyrics

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I know these bells
They won't ring for nothing
I've been here before
Long ago, a different life

The time that lies before
And the time we leave behind
I see how snow falls

When the summer just arrived

I see it melt when leaves still linger to their branch
Want to follow as they dance
Over season's borderlands
Would give it all to ease your burden but it's too late
Too late to turn in midair

It's not lightning
Not a burning fire
It's a tree, growing higher (higher)
Extending
Till we reach the sky
No butterflies
But we don't have time

If I go to hell
Will you burn with me?
If I go to hell
Will you burn with me?
If I go to hell
Will you burn with me?
If we go to hell
Watch us burn

It's not a lightning
Not a burning fire
It's a tree, growing higher (higher)
Extending
Till we reach the sky
No butterflies
But we don't have time

It's not a lightning
Not a burning fire
It's a tree, growing higher (higher)
Extending
Till we reach the sky

No butterflies
But we don't have time

Overall Meaning

The song "Counterpoints" by Kerbera is a reflection on the passage of time and how it affects relationships. The opening lines express the realization that certain events, like the ringing of bells, hold a different significance when placed in the context of one's own personal history. The singer acknowledges that they have experienced these sounds before, but that they hold even greater meaning in the present moment. The next few lines expand on this idea, describing how time is a fluid entity that moves both forward and backward. The change of seasons, from summer to winter, is used as a metaphor to highlight the inevitability of time's passage.

As the song continues, the lyrics become more abstract, with talk of a tree that grows higher and higher until it reaches the sky. This can be interpreted as a symbol of personal growth and progress, but there is an underlying sense of foreboding as well. The repeated lines, "If I go to hell, will you burn with me?" suggest a sense of desperation or a willingness to undertake any challenge as long as one's partner is by their side. This is further emphasized by the final lines of the song, which repeat the phrase "we don't have time" several times, underscoring the urgency and fleeting nature of life.

Overall, "Counterpoints" is a song that deals with weighty themes like time, love, and the human condition. Its haunting melody and powerful lyrics make it a standout track in Kerbera's discography.

Line by Line Meaning

I know these bells
I am familiar with the sounds of these bells

They won't ring for nothing
Their ringing is significant and not without purpose

I've been here before
I have experienced this before

Long ago, a different life
It was a past life, distant from the present

The time that lies before
The future, yet unknown

And the time we leave behind
The past, full of memories

I see how snow falls
I witness the descent of snow

When the summer just arrived
During a time when one would not expect snow

I see it melt when leaves still linger to their branch
The snow melts while some leaves still hold onto their tree

Want to follow as they dance
Desire to join the leaves as they sway

Over season's borderlands
Crossing into different seasons