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Coffins
MisterWives Lyrics
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I gave my love that you went and sold
Exchanged our song for another
Can't blame, is that flame that once glowed like no other.
How do you soften the thought of carrying coffins?
We were so alive
Only to see us wither and die.
You say you stand even if this is our fault
You're earning, you'll dare when you will hit the wall
I shot your ears, tried to make you hear my call
But you were long gone, hoping this song is done.
How do you soften the thought of carrying coffins?
We were so alive
Only to see us wither and die.
I saw your hand dry
And I never ever thought I'd hear these words be said
Now I lay here in an unmade bed
Empty stomach, Sunday bowl to be fed
Your ego swallowed and from there you fled
So far away, could not find your way back
Walked down the path, wet feet slip through the grass.
Wet feet slip through the grass
Could not find your way back
Wet feet slip through the grass
Could not find your way back.
How do you soften the thought of carrying coffins?
We were so alive
Only to see us wither and die.
Oh, why? I saw your hand dry.
The song "Coffins" by MisterWives is about the emotional pain that comes with the end of a relationship. The lyrics speak to a sense of betrayal and loss, as the singer describes giving everything to their partner only to be hurt when they leave. The first verse starts with the singer expressing their willingness to give their hand and their love to this person, only to have it thrown away for someone else. The chorus asks the question of how to deal with the overwhelming sense of sadness and mourning that comes with the end of a relationship. The second verse speaks to the singer's frustration at their partner's lack of response to their attempts to make things work, and the difficulty of accepting that someone they cared for has moved on. The song ends on a note of uncertainty, with the singer feeling lost and alone as they try to come to terms with the fact that their relationship is over.
Overall, "Coffins" is a hauntingly beautiful song that speaks to the deep emotions people often experience when a relationship ends. The imagery of carrying coffins drives home the sense of finality and loss that comes with the end of a chapter in one's life. The chorus asks a universal question about dealing with heartbreak, which is something everyone can relate to. Through this song, MisterWives gives voice to the pain that people feel when they lose someone they loved and the struggle to come to terms with the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I gave my hand for you to hold
I extended my support and care to you.
I gave my love that you went and sold
I trusted you with my love and you betrayed it.
Exchanged our song for another
You replaced our shared happiness with someone else.
Can't blame, is that flame that once glowed like no other.
I can't find anyone to blame but the passion we once shared.
How do you soften the thought of carrying coffins?
How do you cope with the sadness and heaviness of losing something so important?
We were so alive, only to see us wither and die.
We had so much life and energy at first, only to watch it slowly fade away.
You say you stand even if this is our fault
You claim to still support me even if we caused our own downfall.
You're earning, you'll dare when you will hit the wall
You're confident in your ability to succeed, but you'll give up when faced with a challenge.
I shot your ears, tried to make you hear my call
I attempted to communicate my concerns to you, but you didn't listen.
But you were long gone, hoping this song is done
You had already emotionally checked out of our relationship and were just waiting for it to be over.
I saw your hand dry
I noticed how little effort you were putting in to maintain our connection.
And I never ever thought I'd hear these words be said
I never believed we would reach a point of saying hurtful things to each other.
Now I lay here in an unmade bed
I am left feeling alone and heartbroken.
Empty stomach, Sunday bowl to be fed
I am struggling to take care of myself and find comfort in basic things.
Your ego swallowed and from there you fled
Your pride caused you to run away from confronting our problems.
So far away, could not find your way back
You became so distant that it felt impossible to reconnect.
Walked down the path, wet feet slip through the grass
You left a trail behind you, but your steps were unsteady and uncertain.
Oh, why? I saw your hand dry.
I can't understand why you stopped putting effort into our relationship, even when I tried to communicate my concerns.
Wet feet slip through the grass, could not find your way back.
Your attempts to come back were feeble and ineffective, and you ultimately gave up.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: AMANDA LEE DUFFY
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I gave my hand for you to hold I gave my love that you went and sold Exchanged our song for another Can't blame this sad flame that once glowed like no other
How do you soften The thought of carrying coffins? We were so alive Only to see us wither and die
You say you'd stand even if this would all fall You're yearning, yielded when you hit the wall I shut your ears, tried to make you hear my call But you were long gone, no hope in a sunless dawn
How do you soften The thought of carrying coffins? We were so alive Only to see us wither and die Oh, why must soil run dry
And I never ever thought I'd hear these words be said Now I lay here in an unmade bed Empty stomach's unable to be fed Your ego swallowed you and from there you fled
So far away Could not find your way back Walked down the path Where feet slipped through the cracks
Where feet slipped through the cracks Could not find your way back Where feet slipped through the cracks Could not find your way back
How do you soften The thought of carrying coffins? We were so alive Only to see us wither and die Oh, why must soil run dry
Brayden Somers
If you're reading this, the world has great things in store for you MisterWives. I'll be seeing you in concert soon enough.
Jory Augustin
Shoot dude, you called it
6Danio6
@Pleh lol replyinh after 7 years
Pleh
Did you go to the concert?
Tuturuu
Will always come back to this song, full of memories <3
Bennett Doyle
This is gold compared to most of today's music.
Devin Wang
yea and "todays" music is gold compared to today's music
M. Hairi
Why am i having goosebumps, chills and tears when listening to this? đą
Jacqueline Mann
This is probably my favorite song on the whole album. It's so raw for me. I saw them with VinylTheatre and TOP in September at Cain's ballroom. Her vocals are just as sick, if not better, live. It was a much needed surprise to see them perform. I cant think of the last time I had that much fun at a show. Truly spectacular.Â
Carson
Mandy has to have the most beautiful voice in the world 0.0