The Funeral
Liz Lee Lyrics

The lyrics of Liz Lee's song, The Funeral, address the complexity of getting to know someone, possibly the singer themselves, and acknowledging that it's difficult. The first line suggests an intent to come closer to the person being addressed, perhaps highlighting the desire to connect deeper. However, despite this, the singer admits that it's a hard thing to do, and they may not fully understand who the person is.

The second verse discusses the passing of time while waiting for the right moment, perhaps an opportunity to express something, only for it to be too late. The imagery of dead leaves blowing away emphasizes the fleetingness of time and the futility of waiting. The final lines of the verse address the past moments that were missed or neglected, calling them funerals. This could be interpreted as mournful regret or an acceptance of past mistakes, and it's possible that these moments are what make it so hard to know someone.

The repetition of the "uuuuh uuuuuh" sounds in the chorus could be interpreted as a mourning or grieving wail, adding to the funeral imagery previously established. The lines "at every occasion once more called the funeral / at every occasion one brilliant day funeral" suggest that every moment or event can be a chance to reflect on what has been lost or missed, emphasizing the sorrowful undertones of the song.