Death City
Shayne Orok Lyrics

The lyrics of Shayne Orok's "Death City" are full of poetic imagery that speaks of the transience of life, the search for meaning, and the struggles of the human heart. The opening lines depict a nostalgic moment of the past where a faint echo of a happy tune is heard before turning into a reflection of the present, where a ray of light disappears along with the rain. The singer is caught amidst the differing weather conditions where they ask themselves "is it still there?", referring to the happiness they once felt. But as they continue on their journey, they realize that they are searching for something they cannot find, and no matter how hard they look, it is not there to be found.

The lyrics then move towards a metaphorical portrayal of a girl that the singer has lost, symbolizing the pain they have pursued in reaching out for this lost love, despite knowing it is impossible. The singer adores her, and she is the only thing that matters to them, like the red rain they had previously hidden in a treasure box. The song culminates with a plea for a loved one, and the voice yearns to hear the sounds of the loved one’s footsteps, even as everything else fades away into the silence. This is a poignant portrayal of the transient and uncertain nature of life where in a world constantly in flux, we pursue what we cannot always have, love is lost, even as the echoes of our past continue to reverberate around us.