Epilogue
Klaatu Lyrics


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When to his end the old man came
Death told him "You'll not die in vain"
And on his lips the fatal kiss was placed

But from within his falling chest
The old man uttered one last breath
And had we heard his parting word
We'd know that he had said...




Overall Meaning

Klaatu's song "Epilogue" is a deeply introspective song that touches on the meaning of life, death, and the final moments that define us. The opening lines speak of an old man who has reached the end of his life, and Death has finally come to take him away. However, Death reassures the man that his life will not be in vain, which suggests that there was some greater purpose to his existence that will continue even after he is gone. The final line of the first stanza is particularly haunting, as it describes the moment of the man's death: "And on his lips the fatal kiss was placed."


The second stanza is even more profound, as it speaks to the idea that even in our final moments, there is still something left inside us that wants to be expressed. Despite the man's failing health and the fact that he is about to die, he manages to utter one last breath. This final breath contains his parting words - words that we as the listener do not get to hear, but which we know would be incredibly significant if we could. The fact that we never get to hear what the man said is powerful because it suggests that the meaning of life and death is ultimately subjective, and that each person's final words are unique and personal.


Overall, "Epilogue" is a deeply moving song that speaks to the human experience on a level that is both universal and personal. It encourages us to contemplate the meaning of our own lives, and to consider what our final words might be if we were in the old man's shoes.


Line by Line Meaning

When to his end the old man came
As the old man's life came to an end


Death told him 'You'll not die in vain'
Death reassured him that his death would have meaning and purpose


And on his lips the fatal kiss was placed
As he took his final breath, the kiss of death was upon his lips


But from within his falling chest
Despite his physical decline and passing


The old man uttered one last breath
He managed to take one final breath


And had we heard his parting word
If we were there to hear his last words


We'd know that he had said...
We would have known what his final message was




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