Hangman
Kill Devil Hill Lyrics
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We live together and die alone
Leaving only a names
Carved upon our stones
Hangman is calling
I feel the end closing in
And now there's nowhere left to run
Here comes the hangman
Like the souls of ancient times
We all must fall
And slip beneath the surface
Hangman is calling
I feel the end closing in
And still there's so much left undone
I hear the darkness call my name
As i climb aboard this lonely train
The memories are all that remain
You can't stop the hangman
From the reaper there's no escape
By nature we were born to die
No apologies can save me now
As hatred weighs around my neck
Hangman is calling
I feel the end closing in
And still there's so much left undone
I hear the darkness call my name
As i climb aboard this lonely train
The memories are all that remain
You can't stop the hangman
The lyrics of Kill Devil Hill's song "Hangman" speak to the inevitability of death and how it pervades every aspect of our lives. The opening lines "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust / We live together and die alone" set the tone for the rest of the song. The reference to "names carved upon our stones" suggests the idea of leaving a legacy behind, but ultimately, as the chorus repeats, "You can't stop the hangman." Death is a looming presence in the song, with the hangman calling and the end closing in. Despite the darkness, there is a sense of resignation rather than fear. As the singer climbs aboard a lonely train, the memories are all that remain.
The second verse suggests the idea that no one can escape death, even if they try to apologize or make amends. The line "As hatred weighs around my neck" suggests that the singer may have some regrets or unresolved issues. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the idea that death is coming no matter what we do. The darkness "calling" the singer's name further underscores the sense of inevitability.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hangman" offer a contemplative reflection on the transience of life and the inevitability of death. The resigned tone and repetition of the chorus create a sense of acceptance rather than anger or sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
We are all mortal and will eventually turn to dust after we die.
We live together and die alone
Even though we may have friends and family, death is ultimately a solitary event.
Leaving only a names
All that remains after death is a name on a gravestone.
Carved upon our stones
Names are typically engraved on gravestones as a permanent reminder of one's existence.
Hangman is calling
The metaphorical hangman represents death and its inevitability.
I feel the end closing in
The singer is becoming increasingly aware of their mortality.
And now there's nowhere left to run
Death is unavoidable and cannot be escaped.
Here comes the hangman
The artist is confronting their own mortality.
Another ghost of days gone by
Death is a common human experience that has been faced by countless generations before us.
Like the souls of ancient times
Even our ancestors faced the inevitability of death.
We all must fall
Death is an inescapable reality for all human beings.
And slip beneath the surface
This refers to the idea of being buried underground after death.
And still there's so much left undone
The singer is lamenting that they have not accomplished all that they wanted to in life.
I hear the darkness call my name
The singer is becoming increasingly aware of their own mortality and the inevitability of death.
As i climb aboard this lonely train
This could refer to the journey that the singer must take towards death.
The memories are all that remain
After death, memories of a person's life are all that are left behind.
You can't stop the hangman
Death is inevitable and cannot be avoided or escaped.
From the reaper there's no escape
The metaphorical reaper represents death, which cannot be avoided or escaped.
By nature we were born to die
Human beings are inherently mortal and will eventually die.
No apologies can save me now
No amount of regret or apologies can prevent death.
As hatred weighs around my neck
This could refer to the idea that negative emotions and regrets can weigh a person down as they approach death.
Contributed by Zoe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@travisbills5521
I FEEEEL THE END ITS CLOSING IN! \m/ OOOHH I HEAR THE DARKNESS ITS CALLING MY NAME...TONIGHT! awesome song thanks 4 this!
@natala653
👍✨🥁🎶🎆🎶🎸🎶🎇✨
@ElectromagneDikk
What an amazingly odd Nexus in space-time this fucking band is. So very underrated I'm such a wonderful combination where the polish so much greater than the sum of its parts.