Time Will Tell
Rekuiem Lyrics
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heaven's out there somewhere, maybe
it's insight
hope to get there, to serve my king
but i'm afraid to die
kushite king, has fallen in the night
so my time is near
all my life i've known this time would come
but now i fear to die
time will tell, do i die or go to hell
time will tell, do i die or go...
god above, all servants have to die
are you watching me
for i can't sleep at night
where our king has gone.
we have to go
but i, i love my life
they proceed, the people of the nile
my king's tomb is sealed,
and now it's time to die
do i choose to live, or die buried alive
sacrifice, sacrifice
time will tell, do i die or go to hell
time will tell, do i die or go to hell
to hell, to hell...
i lay down, close my eyes and sigh
death transcended in the twinkling
of an eye
promised land ahead, so why do i cry
as i die
time will tell
do i die, or go
The lyrics of Rekuiem's song "Time Will Tell" explore themes of fate, fear, and the inevitability of death. The verses paint a picture of someone gazing at the stars in the night sky, contemplating the unknown realms beyond and seeking insight. They express a desire to reach a heavenly place in service of their king, but are plagued by a deep fear of dying.
The mention of the "kushite king" falling in the night suggests that the singer's own time is approaching, and they believe it is their right to follow suit. Throughout their life, they have always known that this moment would come, but now that it is imminent, they are consumed by a fear of dying.
The lyrics pose questions about the afterlife, asking whether the singer will die or be condemned to hell. They express a sense of unease, unable to sleep at night and feeling the weight of the watchful eye of a higher power. The absence of their king is felt deeply, and the singer recognizes the inevitable journey they must embark on.
As the people of the Nile proceed, sealing their king's tomb, the singer is faced with a crucial decision. They must choose between life and being buried alive as a sacrifice. The repetition of the word "sacrifice" emphasizes the gravity of this choice. The lyrics suggest that the outcome of this decision will be revealed over time, highlighting the uncertainty and mystery surrounding death and its consequences.
In the final moments, the singer lays down, closes their eyes, and sighs. Death is depicted as a transcendent experience, happening in the blink of an eye. Even though they know they are moving towards a promised land, the singer still sheds tears as they face their imminent demise. The song ends with the repeated question of whether they will die or find themselves in hell, leaving the ultimate answer to time.
Line by Line Meaning
see the stars, shining in the night
Observing the luminous celestial bodies during the dark hours, symbolizing possibilities and enlightenment.
heaven's out there somewhere, maybe
The realm of the divine exists in an unknown location, potentially existing beyond the mortal realm.
it's insight
Possessing a deep inner understanding or wisdom.
hope to get there, to serve my king
Having aspirations to reach a higher state in order to be devoted to a powerful ruler.
but i'm afraid to die
Experiencing fear and apprehension when facing the inevitable end of one's life.
kushite king, has fallen in the night
The ruler of Kush has perished during the nocturnal hours.
so my time is near
As a follower, the individual's impending fate is approaching rapidly.
to follow is my right
It is their duty and entitlement to accompany their deceased king in the afterlife.
all my life i've known this time would come
Throughout their entire existence, they have been aware that this particular moment would eventually arrive.
but now i fear to die
However, presently, there exists a fear and anxiety surrounding the prospect of their own demise.
time will tell, do i die or go to hell
Only the progression of time will reveal whether they shall face death or be condemned to a place of torment and suffering.
god above, all servants have to die
Acknowledging that all loyal subjects must eventually succumb to mortality, governed by a higher divine being.
are you watching me
Pondering whether the omniscient deity is attentively observing their actions and existence.
for i can't sleep at night
Unable to find rest or tranquility during the nighttime hours, plagued by thoughts and worries.
where our king has gone
Questioning the destination of their ruler after their passing, uncertain of their current whereabouts.
we have to go
Understanding that their duty compels them to embark on a journey.
but i, i love my life
Expressing an attachment and affection for their own existence and experiences.
they proceed, the people of the nile
The individuals from the Nile region progress forward collectively.
my king's tomb is sealed
The sepulcher of their ruler has been securely closed and preserved.
and now it's time to die
With the sealing of the tomb, the moment to depart from the mortal plane has arrived.
do i choose to live, or die buried alive
Being confronted with the decision to either continue living or face the fate of being confined within a tomb, alive but entombed.
sacrifice, sacrifice
Emphasizing the act of making a selfless offering or surrendering oneself completely.
i lay down, close my eyes and sigh
Prepared to recline, shut their eyes, and exhale audibly, indicating acceptance of their impending demise.
death transcended in the twinkling
The transition into the state of death occurring rapidly, surpassed within the flicker of an instant.
of an eye
In the briefest of moments.
promised land ahead, so why do i cry
An anticipated realm of prosperity and fulfillment lies ahead, prompting confusion as to why tears are shed.
as i die
During the process of dying.
time will tell
The passage of time will ultimately reveal the truth.
do i die, or go
Determining whether their fate involves perishing or transitioning elsewhere.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Steve Slater
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