NOW
Kim Yong-im Lyrics
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Death becomes so clear
The panic lifts
As the razor falls (To the floor)
The blood feels warm
As life fades away
So warm and affirming
All i was given, all i leave behind
A waste of bones and flesh
Gnarled and tired
Sick with abuse
A key, like stars in the night,
To open the door between worlds
Now i walk
The blade is a compass
Revealing the path to extinction
The map, a constellation
Of veins and severed flesh
The map is now open
Ending soon now
Kim Yong-im's song "Now" is a hauntingly beautiful and poignant depiction of the end of life. The lyrics delve into the theme of the inevitability of death and the acceptance that it brings. The first line, "Life unravels, Death becomes so clear," speaks of the realization that life is fleeting and death is closer than one might think. The next line, "The panic lifts, As the razor falls (To the floor)," depicts a surrender to the inevitable end, as the singer relinquishes control and acceptance takes over.
The next lines describe the physical process of death. "The blood feels warm, As life fades away, So warm and affirming, The razor still, it's job complete" portrays the acceptance of the end and the physical release that comes with it. The last verse, "A key, like stars in the night, To open the door between worlds, Now I walk," takes on a more spiritual aspect. It talks about the transition between life and death as a journey, where the razor is the key that unlocks the door to the next world.
The lyrics are deeply emotional, and the narration of the subject's acceptance of death is heartbreaking yet calming. The song is proof that music can be a channel for the expression of complex emotions, and the listener can feel the emotions through the notes and the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Life unravels
My life is falling apart and becoming chaotic
Death becomes so clear
The idea of dying becomes more prominent and understood
The panic lifts
I feel relief and calmness
As the razor falls (To the floor)
The tool I'm using to harm myself slip out of my hand and falls to the ground
The blood feels warm
The sensation of blood flowing out of my body feels warm
As life fades away
As I continue to injure myself, my life is ending
So warm and affirming
The feeling is comforting and validating
The razor still, it's job complete
The razor has done its intended job of hurting me
All i was given, all i leave behind
My existence was a meaningless waste
A waste of bones and flesh
My physical body is ruined from my self-abuse
Gnarled and tired
My body is now twisted and exhausted
Sick with abuse
I am unhealthy due to the self-harm I've caused myself
A key, like stars in the night,
There's hope of opening myself up to another world
To open the door between worlds
To end my current path in life and open up to another
Now i walk
I am now able to move forward in my life towards a new path
The blade is a compass
The self-harm is a guide towards death
Revealing the path to extinction
Showing me the way towards ending my own life
The map, a constellation
The map of self-destruction is a series of marks on my skin
Of veins and severed flesh
Signifying the paths of my blood vessels and previous injuries
The map is now open
The path to self-destruction is now clear
Ending soon now
Death is approaching quickly
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Sad-ist NLN
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