The Whispers
Piecemeal Lyrics
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Dying before your time is up
My arm extends
But only reaches so far
Loving pose while spiked and blackened
Why didn't you spot the angels?
Didn't you hear the whispers?
Above your head?
Fetid den of infamy
Close those eyes
Now and forever
As life caves in around you
The wall have crumbled
Upon your head
The lyrics of Piecemeal's song, The Whispers, talk about the sensation of sinking into oblivion and dying before one's time. The first verse sets the tone of the song, and it speaks of a feeling of helplessness, of reaching out but only managing to get so far. The second verse references a loving pose, but it is juxtaposed with spikes and blackness, hinting at something darker and more sinister. The chorus, "Why didn't you spot the angels? Didn't you hear the whispers? Above your head?" is a question that seems to be asking if the person being spoken to missed out on something good or if they ignored the signs that could have helped them. The rest of the lyrics touch on themes of defeat, obsession, and infamy, and the final line adds poignancy to the song, as it suggests that the walls have crumbled upon the person's head.
The song has a haunting quality to it, with the lyrics conveying a sense of despair and hopelessness. The imagery of sinking into oblivion and crumbling walls creates a vivid mental picture. The lines about missing out on angels and whispers indicate that the person being spoken to might have had a chance to change their fate if only they'd noticed the signs. The lyrics are abstract enough to allow for multiple interpretations, and the song could be interpreted as being about addiction, mental illness, or just a general sense of lost hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Sinking into oblivion
Descending into nothingness and disappearing from existence
Dying before your time is up
Passing away prematurely before one's intended lifespan
My arm extends
I offer assistance or aid
But only reaches so far
Unfortunately, I cannot provide aid beyond my limitations
Loving pose while spiked and blackened
Expressing affection even when surrounded by danger and darkness
Why didn't you spot the angels?
Why didn't you recognize the messengers of God?
Didn't you hear the whispers?
Weren't you able to hear the silent voices conveying a message?
Above your head?
Were they speaking from a higher realm or beyond your perception?
Ripped free obsession defeat
Breaking free from a destructive fixation leading to failure and loss
Fetid den of infamy
A filthy place notorious for immoral or illegal activities
Close those eyes
Shut your eyes and embrace peace
Now and forever
Eternally or permanently from this moment onwards
As life caves in around you
As everything you knew crumbles and your life disintegrates
The wall have crumbled
The barriers and protection you once had are destroyed and gone
Upon your head
They have fallen on top of you, leading to your downfall
Contributed by Claire R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.