Twenty Seven
MS MR Lyrics
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Face down in ceilings couldn't pull away
Pray for me my soul does take
As I slip away and go insane
Don't build for me an empty grave
Don't need the promise of heaven
Just faith I'll pass twenty seven
Let me be your singing corpse
Singing corpse
I have this dream where I cut out my tongue
So I can't make promises that can never be done
Brittle strands become threads
Breaking fast as the dead spreads
Don't need the promise of heaven
Just faith I'll pass twenty seven
Broken at the source
Let me be your singing corpse
Singing corpse
Don't need the promise of heaven
Just faith I'll pass twenty seven
Broken at the source
Let me be your singing corpse
Singing corpse
Don't need the promise of heaven
Just faith I'll pass twenty seven
Broken at the source
Let me be your singing corpse
Singing corpse
The lyrics of MS MR's song Twenty Seven portray a dark and introspective mood, with a hint of desperation and morbidity. The song starts with the image of a person staring at a wall, seemingly stuck in a state of despair and unable to pull away from their own thoughts. The second line "Face down in ceilings couldn't pull away" creates a sense of disorientation and confusion, further conveying the idea of being lost in one's own headspace.
The chorus of the song features the repetition of the line "Don't need the promise of heaven, just faith I'll pass twenty seven", which can be interpreted as a reference to the "27 Club", a group of musicians such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Kurt Cobain who all died at the age of 27. The mention of not needing the promise of heaven could suggest a nihilistic perspective, with the belief that death is inevitable and that there is no afterlife or higher purpose.
The verse about cutting out one's tongue could represent a desire to avoid making promises or commitments that cannot be fulfilled, perhaps due to a fear of failure or disappointment. The reference to "brittle strands becoming threads" and "breaking fast as the dead spreads" creates a vivid image of decay and fragmentation, which could symbolize the gradual deterioration of the self or the fading of one's dreams and aspirations.
Overall, MS MR's song Twenty Seven showcases a poignant and introspective perspective on mortality and the struggles of the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
Starring at a wall for most of the day
I spend most of my time staring blankly at a wall
Face down in ceilings couldn't pull away
I feel trapped and unable to break free from my feelings
Pray for me my soul does take
Please pray for my soul to rest
As I slip away and go insane
As I slowly lose my mind
Don't build for me an empty grave
Don't waste time on meaningless gestures when I'm gone
I have this dream where I cut out my tongue
I dream of removing my ability to make empty promises
So I can't make promises that can never be done
So that I don't give false hope
Brittle strands become threads
Weak connections turn into broken relationships
Breaking fast as the dead spreads
Fading away quickly like someone who has passed away
Don't need the promise of heaven
I don't need a promise of an afterlife
Just faith I'll pass twenty seven
Just have faith that I won't die young like many other musicians
Broken at the source
Damaged from the beginning
Let me be your singing corpse
Let my music live on after I'm gone
Singing corpse
A musician who has passed away but their music lives on
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALEXANDER MAX HERSHENOW, ELIZABETH PLAPINGER
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