During 2012 and part of 2013 the focus is been primarily on creating the debut album, recording between Logroño – Zaragoza and working on the production at Wellencocktail studios in Hannover (Germany). Through this time also, they have been performing on the Spanish stages with the purpose of promoting their songs and to get to know the public´s reaction.
Lament
Mondträume Lyrics
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Underneath the bridge
A man lamented
Cold and blue
Into La Ment
The sky coloured perfect
As the man slipped away
Waving with a last vanilla smile
Somewhere at a table
Two drowned fools
Smoking
Drinking water as they talked
Of how they loved our lady
And, oh, the smell as candles die
One more ice cream river body
Flowed underneath the bridge
Underneath the bridge
The lyrics of Mondträume's song Lament seem to tell a story of tragedy, loss, and lamentation. It begins with the mention of a tragedy that has occurred "underneath the bridge". The next line tells us that a man was lamenting, perhaps grieving the loss of someone, and he appears to be cold and blue. The phrase "into La Ment" seems to play on the word "lament" and could be a reference to a place or state of mind where one is consumed by grief and sadness. Despite the tragedy and the man's despair, the sky is colored perfectly, perhaps a reminder that life goes on even in the face of tragedy.
The second verse introduces us to two "drowned fools" who are smoking and drinking water. They seem to be reminiscing about their love for someone referred to as "our lady". The imagery of the smell of candles dying adds to the melancholic tone of the song. The final lines of the song describe another body floating in the river under the bridge, echoing the opening lines of the song. This repetition of the imagery brings the song full circle and adds to the sense of loss and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Today there was a tragedy
Something terrible happened recently, and it's affecting the singer or someone close to them.
Underneath the bridge
The tragedy took place in a specific location, which may be significant for some reason.
A man lamented
The singer witnessed someone expressing deep sorrow and grief over the tragic event.
Cold and blue
The man expressing grief was likely suffering physically or emotionally due to the tragedy.
Into La Ment
This may be a reference to the French phrase 'La Morte' meaning 'the dead', implying that the man has died or is dying.
The sky coloured perfect
Despite the tragedy, the world around the singer remained beautiful and unchanged.
As the man slipped away
The man who was previously lamenting has either died or is close to death.
Waving with a last vanilla smile
The dying man may have been happy, or he was displaying a peaceful expression as he passed away.
Somewhere at a table
The artist is observing another scene related to the tragedy, but at a different location.
Two drowned fools
These may be individuals who suffered the same fate as the man under the bridge, or they could represent people who are foolishly ignoring the tragedy.
Smoking
The two individuals are engaging in a common activity, but it may be symbolic of their carelessness or disregard for the tragic event.
Drinking water as they talked
The two individuals are casually conversing with each other, consuming water to quench their thirst while they speak.
Of how they loved our lady
The two individuals may be reflecting on their relationship with someone or something they loved, which may or may not be related to the tragedy.
And, oh, the smell as candles die
This may be a metaphor for death or the end of something, as candles can represent life and hope. The smell could represent the lingering effect or memory of the tragic event.
One more ice cream river body
Another victim of the tragedy has washed up, this time flowing under the bridge. The 'ice-cream river body' may be a reference to an innocent or sweet victim who was not responsible for the tragic event.
Flowed underneath the bridge
The victim's body was carried away by a body of water beneath the bridge.
Writer(s): Robert James Smith
Contributed by Jasmine G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.