Beyond This Life
Pipo & Elo Lyrics

Headline: "Murder, young girl killed
A newspaper report is recounting a murder that took place where a young girl was killed.

Desperate shooting at Echo's Hill
The murder occurred at a location known as Echo's Hill, and it involved the use of a gun.

Dreadful ending, killer died
The killer ultimately died as well, contributing to a tragic event.

Evidently suicide"
It is believed that the killer committed suicide instead of being captured or living with the guilt of the murder.

A witness heard a horrifying sound
Someone nearby heard something terrible and went to investigate.

He ran to find a woman dead and
The witness discovered that a woman had been killed.

Lying on the ground
Her body was on the floor.

Standing by her was a man
The killer was next to the victim's body.

Nervous, shaking, gun in hand
The killer was visibly anxious and had a gun with them.

Witness says he tried to help
The witness attempted to intervene in some way.

But he'd turned the weapon on himself
The killer ended up using the gun on themselves instead of being caught by the authorities.

His body fell across that poor young girl
The killer fell over the victim's body.

After shouting out in vain
Before committing suicide, the killer may have yelled something out that was ineffective or useless.

The witness ran to call for assistance
The person who found the scene quickly got help.

A sad close to a broken love affair
The situation leading up to the murder may have been due to a failed romantic relationship, making the outcome even more tragic.

Our deeds have travelled far
The things we do in our lives can have lasting consequences that affect not only ourselves, but others as well.

What we have been is what we are
Our past actions and decisions shape who we are and what we become.

She wanted love forever
The victim may have desired a lasting, committed relationship.

But he had another plan
However, the killer had different intentions and desires.

He fell into an evil way
The killer may have gone down a path that led them to commit murder, which is considered to be a wicked or immoral act.

She had to let him down
The victim ultimately had to reject the killer or end their relationship for whatever reason.

"I can't love a wayward man"
The victim explained that their values and beliefs were not compatible with the killer's and therefore couldn't continue the relationship.

She may have found a reason to forgive
Despite the tragic outcome, the victim may have found a way to forgive the killer for their actions.

If he had only tried to change
The victim might have considered forgiving the killer if they had shown some level of improvement or remorse for their behavior.

Was their fatal meeting prearranged?
It is unclear if the killer intentionally planned to meet with the victim with the intention of committing murder, or if it was a spontaneous event.

Had a violent struggle taken place?
Evidence suggested that there was a physical altercation between the victim and the killer before the murder occurred.

There was every sign that lead there
Various indications pointed to a violent struggle happening before the murder and suicide.

Witness found a switchblade on the ground
In addition to a gun, a witness discovered a switchblade near the murder scene.

Was the victim unaware?
It is unknown whether the victim was caught off guard during the violent altercation or realized the dangerous situation beforehand.

They continued to investigate
The authorities worked to gather more information and evidence about the murder-suicide.

They found a note in the killer's pocket
Investigators discovered a piece of paper with writing on it in the killer's pocket.

It could have been a suicide letter
The note may have been a goodbye or explanation left behind by the killer before they committed suicide.

Maybe he had lost her love
The note written by the killer suggests that they may have been driven to suicide due to losing the victim's love or approval.

I feel there's only one thing left to do
The killer might have believed that suicide was the only rational option left for them after committing murder.

I'd sooner take my life away
The killer would rather end their own life than deal with the consequences of their actions.

Than live with losing you
The killer may have believed that living without the victim's love would be unbearable, and suicide seemed like the only way to escape that reality.

All that we learn this time
The experiences and lessons we gain from situations like this will follow us beyond the present moment.

(What we have been is what we are)
Our past shapes who we are in the present moment, and we must accept that reality.

Is carried beyond this life
These lessons and experiences will continue to have an impact on us even after our time on earth comes to an end.