Monument
Röyksopp & Jonna Lee Lyrics
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For my body
Dig a hole
Push the sides apart
This is what
I'm controlling
It's a moat
The inside that I carve
This will be my monument
This will be a beacon when
I'm gone
Gone, gone
When I'm gone
Gone, gone
When I'm gone
So that when the moment comes
I can say I did it all with love
Love, love
All with love
Love, love
All with love
Make a space
For my body
Dig a hole
Push the sides apart
This is what
I'm controlling
It's a moat
The inside that I carve
This will be my monument
This will be a beacon when
I'm gone
Gone, gone
When I'm gone
Gone, gone
When I'm gone
Make a cast
Of my body
Pull back out
So that I can see
Let go of
How you knew me
Let go of
What I used to be
So that when the moment comes
I can say I did it all with love
Love, love
All with love
Love, love
All with love
Love, love, love...
All with love
Love, love, love...
The lyrics to Röyksopp & Jonna Lee's song "Monument" describe a contemplation of one's own mortality and the desire to create a lasting memory of oneself. The singer speaks of wanting to create a monument, a space where their body will rest, but also a symbol of their life and love. The act of digging a moat and carving out the inside symbolize the need for control and the desire for something lasting. The repetition of the phrase "make a space for my body" emphasizes the singer's desire for a place to rest, but also for one's life to have meaning and purpose.
The second verse continues the theme of creating a monument and a lasting legacy. The act of making a cast of one's body and pulling back out to see symbolizes the desire to be remembered as they were, but also to let go of the past and be remembered for the love they gave. The repeated phrase "all with love" reinforces this idea, that the singer's life and legacy were built on love.
Overall, "Monument" is a haunting and introspective song that explores the desire to leave a lasting legacy and be remembered with love.
Line by Line Meaning
Make a space
Create room
For my body
For me to exist
Dig a hole
Create a cavity
Push the sides apart
Move things aside
This is what
This is how
I'm controlling
I'm in charge
It's a moat
It's a barrier
The inside that I carve
The space I create within
This will be my monument
This will be my legacy
This will be a beacon when
This will attract attention when
I'm gone
I'm no longer present
When I'm gone
When I'm not around
So that when the moment comes
So that when the time arrives
I can say I did it all with love
I can say I did everything with loving intention
All with love
All out of love
Make a cast
Create a model
Of my body
Of me
Pull back out
Extract
So that I can see
So that I can perceive
Let go of
Release
How you knew me
Your perception of me
Let go of
Release
What I used to be
My past persona
Love, love
Love
All with love
Out of love
Love, love, love...
Love, love, love...
All with love
Out of love
Love, love, love...
Love, love, love...
All with love
Out of love
Contributed by Eliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@elonetrom5588
The original is legendary, but this groovy live version is out of this world🤯 Takk Røyksopp👊
@christopheritsupport3180
totaly agree
@user-fw7yw3si5p
Завораживающая музыка молодец девчонка
@echomenstain6710
Попытка сделать крутой havy sinth aka Radiorama... Original version only best.
@josdav07
Totally, this is on another level.
@Otto-DM
This one is not out of this world..its just "out of tune"😂
@christopheritsupport3180
For the past three days, all I've had in my ears is this.... and what is being put on here from minute 4:30 onward is already electrifying me to the marrow of my bones.
Norwegians, you are great. Greetings from Poland
@dinoslazarou3469
IM GREEK :p JUST JOKING ...THUMBS UP FORYOUR COMMENT
@dahotfunk
Same here! That moment gives me the creeps
@laszlonemeth3010
@@dinoslazarou3469 BRUTAALLLL !