Spirit
Paradise Lost Lyrics


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They say spirit always stays
They're all the same
These days experience decays
They all became

They're all the same
Agonising together
Like you know me
You must know me
All the tears I've endeavoured
You must owe me
You must owe me

They say will it all away
They're all the same
These days certainty is pain
They all became

They're all the same
Agonising together
Like you know me
You must know me
All the tears I've endeavoured
You must owe me

Sympathising together
Like you know me
You must know me




Live a life of surrender
You must owe me

Overall Meaning

The song "Spirit" by Paradise Lost is a contemplative piece that deals with issues of identity and conformity. The opening line, "They say spirit always stays," suggests that there is a deeper part of ourselves that remains unchanged despite the struggles and changes we encounter in life. However, as the song goes on, it becomes clear that the singer sees a different reality. "They're all the same / These days experience decays / They all became." The repetition of "they" denotes a feeling of disconnection from the rest of the world, as if the singer is observing others from a distance. The line "agonizing together" suggests that everyone is struggling in their own way, but they are doing so alone.


The chorus, "Like you know me / You must know me / All the tears I've endeavored / You must owe me," hints at a desire for intimacy and validation. The repetition of "you must know me" underscores this unfulfilled longing to be understood. The line "all the tears I've endeavored / You must owe me" seems to suggest that the singer has endured great pain and is looking for compensation or recognition for it. However, the use of "endeavored" instead of "shed" or "cried" suggests that the tears are not necessarily visible to others.


Overall, the song suggests a sense of disconnection and a desire for understanding and validation. The use of repetition and a sparse, haunting melody add to the contemplative tone of the piece.


Line by Line Meaning

They say spirit always stays
People often say that one's spirit or soul remains unchanging, despite the changes the body undergoes.


They're all the same
People in today's world all seem to be alike, lacking uniqueness and individuality.


These days experience decays
In modern times, the value of personal experience is dwindling, and people no longer value it as much.


They all became
Everyone has lost their distinctiveness and sense of self.


Agonising together
Despite the similarities people share, many still suffer and undergo struggles.


Like you know me
Despite the lack of uniqueness, people still understand and empathize with one another.


You must know me
Because of shared experiences and emotions, people have an implicit understanding of one another.


All the tears I've endeavoured
The pain and suffering one has experienced in life are significant and should not be disregarded.


You must owe me
Others should acknowledge the struggles and hardships one has faced.


They say will it all away
People often claim that they have the power to control their own lives and destinies.


These days certainty is pain
In today's world, being certain and knowing one's purpose can be a source of discomfort.


Sympathising together
Despite the shared pain and struggles, people have the ability to come together and support each other.


Live a life of surrender
One must accept and surrender to their experiences in order to move forward and find happiness.


You must owe me
Others should acknowledge the support and love given to them by those who have been through struggle.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GREGORY JOHN MACKINTOSH, NICHOLAS JOHN HOLMES

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Bella

They say spirit always stays
They're all the same
These days experience decays
They all became

They're all the same

Agonising together
Like you know me
You must know me
All the tears I've endeavoured
You must owe me
You must owe me

They say will it all away
They're all the same
These days certainty is pain
They all became

They're all the same

Agonising together
Like you know me
You must know me
All the tears I've endeavoured
You must owe me

Sympathising together
Like you know me
You must know me
Live a life of surrender
You must owe me



All comments from YouTube:

Gordon Ashland

One of the most underrated PL albums, gothic metal masterpiece \m/

Bella

They say spirit always stays
They're all the same
These days experience decays
They all became

They're all the same

Agonising together
Like you know me
You must know me
All the tears I've endeavoured
You must owe me
You must owe me

They say will it all away
They're all the same
These days certainty is pain
They all became

They're all the same

Agonising together
Like you know me
You must know me
All the tears I've endeavoured
You must owe me

Sympathising together
Like you know me
You must know me
Live a life of surrender
You must owe me

Jamila Andersson

LOOOOOOOOVE IT
ONE OF THEIR BEST SONGS! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PARADISE LOST
FOREVER AND EVER♥♥♥ \\m//

jesus ramos

i love

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Konstantinos Kotsonis

One of their best albums..!! Truly underrated. I think thats the way they should play today.

Bruna Kostin

Sou viciada nessa música! :D

Antonio Augusto

Que música fantástica Graças a Deus!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lincoln Leandro

Não canso de escutar paradise lost

Linette 🌺

Masterpiece album ❤️

Miroslava Bekečová, rod. Pížová

TOP!!!

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