Dearly Beloved
Luke Concannon Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
We let you starve because we are starving
We kill you because we are dead
We are starving for meaning and for love and anything we may be given by a true person
I long for the day you are free
For when you are we shall be
I long for the day we eat together
For the food we eat doesn't nourish while you are dying
I long for the day we are hurt by love's truth
And all of us in service to the gods of profit and the perpetuation of your destruction
Wake up to the fact that we are in bed together
And that we need to be held, heard and thrown into orgasm
You are deliberately being murdered by a lack of kindness and blindness is no excuse
If we build together we can rid the world of this death
The death of love
The death of our souls
The death of the poor
The beginning being the passionate renunciation of all practises that enslave, destroy and extract
With a movement that enlivens our whole family of life
Solidarity with the poorest
Fucking live God damn it
Live for your beloved, the stranger
Taking on and taking down the free market rapists
Becoming fair market lovers
I will feed you hot strawberries
You will feed me forgiveness
I will feed you my life
You will feed me joy
Joy
Joy
Why don't you understand this?
The love you are looking for is yourself
You are a starving child
And you are the only one who can feed her
Feed her everything you have
And when you are done, feed her yourself
Because a free, fantastic life of kisses, hugs and celestial flight awaits you
If you will only like the life your soul flies to
Build love
Speak truth
The only one who can do this is you
The only one who can prove it is here
The lyrics to Luke Concannon's song "Dearly Beloved" are rich with metaphor and emotional depth. The song addresses issues of societal struggle and the human condition, examining how we treat others and ourselves. The overall message is a call to action for the listener to take responsibility for their life and strive for a better world.
The opening lines, "We let you starve because we are starving / We kill you because we are dead," suggest that our actions towards those in need are a reflection of our own struggles. We withhold love and kindness when we are struggling to find it ourselves, resulting in harm to others. The following lines, "We are starving for meaning and for love and anything we may be given by a true person," highlight the importance of connection and purpose in our lives. The singer longs for a future where everyone is free and able to come together in kinship, reflecting an idealized version of society.
The song then shifts its focus to the importance of love and the harm that comes from ignoring it. The singer mourns the harm caused by societal obsession with profit at the expense of others. They call for solidarity with the poorest and a rejection of unfair interpersonal and economic practices. The final lines return to the theme of personal responsibility, suggesting that it is up to the listener to build love and speak truth in their own lives.
Overall, "Dearly Beloved" is a powerful and challenging song that urges the listener to reflect on their actions and strive for a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
We let you starve because we are starving
We neglect you because we don't know how to take care of ourselves
We kill you because we are dead
We destroy you because we are empty inside
We are starving for meaning and for love and anything we may be given by a true person
We are desperately searching for a purpose and for someone who truly cares about us
I long for the day you are free
I wish for the day when you are no longer oppressed or suffering
For when you are we shall be
When you are free, we will all benefit and be better off
I long for the day we eat together
I hope for a future when we can all share meals and enjoy life's simple pleasures
For the food we eat doesn't nourish while you are dying
The food we consume doesn't mean anything when there are people suffering and dying
I long for the day we are hurt by love's truth
I wish for us to be awakened by the power of love and its truth
And all of us in service to the gods of profit and the perpetuation of your destruction
We are all slaves to money and are allowing the destruction of those who are suffering
Wake up to the fact that we are in bed together
Realize that our fates are intertwined and we must work together to make the world a better place
And that we need to be held, heard and thrown into orgasm
We need to be loved, understood and experience the joy and ecstasy of life
You are deliberately being murdered by a lack of kindness and blindness is no excuse
Your suffering is a result of our lack of compassion and ignorance cannot be an excuse for our actions
If we build together we can rid the world of this death
By working together, we can end the suffering and destruction in the world
The death of love
The absence of love and compassion is killing us
The death of our souls
Our lack of purpose and connection is destroying us
The death of the poor
The oppression and suffering of the poor is a tragedy
The beginning being the passionate renunciation of all practises that enslave, destroy and extract
We must start by rejecting and dismantling systems that harm and oppress others
With a movement that enlivens our whole family of life
We need a movement that breathes life into all living beings and recognizes our interconnectedness
Solidarity with the poorest
We must stand in solidarity with those who are suffering the most
Fucking live God damn it
We need to start living life to the fullest and stop wasting our time on meaningless pursuits
Live for your beloved, the stranger
We should live our lives for all people, including those we don't know
Taking on and taking down the free market rapists
We need to challenge and defeat those who exploit and harm others in the name of profit
Becoming fair market lovers
We should embrace ethical and fair business practices and prioritize love over profit
I will feed you hot strawberries
I will nourish you with love and sweetness
You will feed me forgiveness
You will offer me forgiveness for my mistakes and failures
I will feed you my life
I will give you everything I have and live my life for you
You will feed me joy
You will bring joy and happiness into my life
The love you are looking for is yourself
The love and acceptance we seek from others can only be found within ourselves
You are a starving child
You are in desperate need of love and compassion
And you are the only one who can feed her
Only you can nourish and take care of yourself
Feed her everything you have
Give yourself everything you need to thrive and be happy
And when you are done, feed her yourself
Once you have taken care of yourself, be generous and compassionate to others
Because a free, fantastic life of kisses, hugs and celestial flight awaits you
A life full of love, connection and joy is waiting for you
If you will only like the life your soul flies to
You must embrace the life and purpose that aligns with your soul
Build love
We must create a world where love and compassion are the guiding principles
Speak truth
We must be honest and authentic in all our interactions
The only one who can do this is you
We all have the power to make the world a better place, starting with ourselves
The only one who can prove it is here
We must take action and demonstrate our commitment to love and compassion in the present moment
Contributed by Emily E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.