My Chasm
Mount Eerie Lyrics


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I am a container of stories about you
And I bring you up repeatedly, uninvited to
Do the people around me want to keep hearing about my dead wife?
Or does the room go silent when I mention you?
Shining alive, I live with your absence
And it's been two months since you died
I'll speak to your absence and carry our stories around my whole life
But when I'm in public, I don't know what's that look in their eyes
I now wield the power to transform a grocery
Store aisle into a canyon of pity and confusion
And mutual aching to leave

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The loss in my life is a chasm I take into town
And I don't wanna close it




Look at me
Death is real

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mount Eerie's song "My Chasm" delve into the emotional journey of the singer as they grapple with the loss of their spouse. The first line, "I am a container of stories about you," suggests that the singer is burdened with memories and experiences associated with their deceased partner. These stories constantly resurface, even when uninvited, as the singer finds themselves repeatedly bringing up their spouse in conversations. The lyrics ponder whether the people around the singer genuinely want to hear about their late wife or if their mention simply causes an uncomfortable silence in the room.


The next lines, "Shining alive, I live with your absence / And it's been two months since you died," capture the paradox of living with the absence of a loved one who was once vibrant and alive. The singer acknowledges the passing of time since their partner's death but also affirms their commitment to speak to that absence and carry their stories throughout their entire life. However, being in public presents a challenge for the singer, as they become aware of the questioning looks in people's eyes. The grocery store aisle, mentioned in the lyrics, becomes a metaphor for the public space where the singer feels the power to transform it into a canyon filled with pity, confusion, and a shared longing to escape.


The repetition of the phrase "Death is real" in the final lines underscores the stark reality of loss and mortality. It serves as a reminder to the listener that the grief explored in the song is an authentic and profound experience.


Line by Line Meaning

I am a container of stories about you
I hold memories and experiences related to you


And I bring you up repeatedly, uninvited to
I constantly mention you, unintentionally


Do the people around me want to keep hearing about my dead wife?
Do others genuinely want to hear about my deceased spouse?


Or does the room go silent when I mention you?
Or does the atmosphere become tense and quiet when your name is mentioned?


Shining alive, I live with your absence
You may be gone, but your impact remains vivid in my life


And it's been two months since you died
It has been two months since your passing


I'll speak to your absence and carry our stories around my whole life
I will address your absence and cherish our shared memories forever


But when I'm in public, I don't know what's that look in their eyes
However, in public, I am unsure of the emotions reflected in their gaze


I now wield the power to transform a grocery
Now, a simple trip to the grocery store


Store aisle into a canyon of pity and confusion
Becomes an overwhelming experience of sympathy and uncertainty


And mutual aching to leave
Resulting in a shared discomfort and desire to escape


The loss in my life is a chasm I take into town
The void created by your absence accompanies me wherever I go


And I don't wanna close it
Yet, I don't wish to fill or overcome it


Look at me
Pay attention to my pain and struggles


Death is real
The reality of death is undeniable




Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
Written by: Phil Elvrum

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