Requiem
Lodger Lyrics


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If you die next to your ex-wife
Did you really had a life
To die for
To die for




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lodger's song Requiem are both simple and poignant. At first glance, they appear to be a straightforward question - if you die next to your ex-wife, did you really have a life worth dying for? However, upon deeper reflection, they offer a more complex commentary on relationships and what gives our lives meaning. The use of the word "ex-wife" implies a history, a shared life that has since ended. The question becomes whether that history was enough to make our lives worth living, and thus, worth dying for. The line "To die for" is ambiguous - is it a statement, or a question? Does dying for something elevate it in value, or is it a final act of desperation? The lyrics leave much to interpretation.


In essence, the song Requiem is a meditation on the human condition, and the search for meaning in our lives. Lodger poses these questions not with judgment, but with a clear-eyed curiosity. The lyrics are striking in their vulnerability, and invite the listener to reflect on their own lives and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

If you die next to your ex-wife
If you pass away while being close to your former spouse


Did you really had a life
Were you actually living a life that was worth living


To die for
Worth dying for




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