Lazarus
Lovely Dark Lyrics

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Keep the crows away from the table
Tie back their wings if you are able for you must protect your kin
The heart will break away from the strain of it
From the plow to the fallow ground, the earth submits
Concern your mind with the fruits of your labor, savor the juice, taste all the flavor before the frost weathers your skin
You'll learn what you burn will never
grow back again, the flame in your hand will land in your soul so don't let that darkness in
Winter has come to take what we've done. It's not too late. It's never too late

We can find ourselves another way
(We won't be waiting around the path leads south so follow me down
It's not too late to dive off the wharf and watch the searchlights fade forever)
The seeds in the
soil swear they'll be back again and rise from the soil just like old
Lazarus with the blessing of a helping hand
We toil ‘til we're old but will we come back again?
We break all these bones just so they'll set again.

Arrange us as they please
Oil it'll burn to keep the poison pen at bay, preserving the words so they'll never be changed but can they keep us away?

Overall Meaning

The song "Lazarus" by Lovely Dark conveys the message of the importance of protecting your loved ones, cherishing the fruits of your labor, and breaking away from the strain of life. The lyrics of the song begin by urging the listener to keep the crows away from the table and protect their kin. The heart breaks away from the strain of it, highlighting the need to take care of oneself and prevent burnout. The song goes on to emphasize the importance of savoring the fruits of one's labor before it's too late and winter comes to take everything away. The lyrics also state that what one burns will never grow back again, and the flame in one's hand will land in their soul, so one shouldn't let darkness in.

The song suggests that it's never too late to find another way and not to wait around, as the path leads south. The lyrics of the song conclude by saying that just like old Lazarus, the seeds in the soil will rise again. The lyrics are symbolic and encourage listeners to live life to the fullest, protect their families, and cherish everything they have before it's too late.

Line by Line Meaning

Keep the crows away from the table
Protect yourself and those you love from those who would steal or cause harm.

Tie back their wings if you are able for you must protect your kin
Do whatever it takes to keep your loved ones safe, including preventing others from causing harm.

The heart will break away from the strain of it
Difficulties and hardships can cause emotional pain and lead to heartache.

From the plow to the fallow ground, the earth submits
The land will yield to us as we cultivate and work it, whether or not it is fertile.

Concern your mind with the fruits of your labor, savor the juice, taste all the flavor before the frost weathers your skin
Enjoy the rewards of your hard work before the cold and harshness of life make it difficult to do so.

You'll learn what you burn will never grow back again, the flame in your hand will land in your soul so don't let that darkness in
Be cautious in your actions and don't let negative influences or actions affect your soul.

Winter has come to take what we've done. It's not too late. It's never too late
Although time and seasons may pass, it's never too late to create something new or make a change.

We can find ourselves another way
We have the ability to create a new path, even if it's not the one we originally planned.

(We won't be waiting around the path leads south so follow me down It's not too late to dive off the wharf and watch the searchlights fade forever)
We will take action and not wait for things to happen to us. It's not too late to take risks and let go of the past.

The seeds in the soil swear they'll be back again and rise from the soil just like old Lazarus with the blessing of a helping hand
Like the seeds in the soil, we must have faith in our ability to rise again and accept help if needed, just like Lazarus did.

We toil ‘til we're old but will we come back again?
We work hard throughout our lives, but will we be able to rise and start anew?

We break all these bones just so they'll set again
We endure physical pain and struggle in order to heal and become stronger.

Arrange us as they please
Others may try to control us or put us into certain roles, but ultimately we have the power to act as we choose.

Oil it'll burn to keep the poison pen at bay, preserving the words so they'll never be changed but can they keep us away?
We may try to protect ourselves from negativity and criticism by preserving our words, but can we truly keep others from affecting us?

Contributed by Amelia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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