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Letters
Televangelist Lyrics
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Where did your mind go?
Did it leave you alone in these world of ours.
If so I'll reclaim your lies to leave here alive as the beast that once was
I'll burn all the letters with all of your photos
And if I could burn every word that crushed us
(I would dare to my love)
These months seem to melt away
All together are all the same
Dead Child,
Where did your mind go?
Did it leave you alone in these world of ours.
If so I'll reclaim your lies to leave here alive as the beast that once was
If I will then carry it all
The weight of the earth
My penance for your suffering
And I will not sing for them
If it was always forgot
If it was always for nothing
Nothings constant
Nothings constantly ours
The song "Letters" by Televangelist is a haunting reflection on the aftermath of losing someone close to you. The opening line, "Dead Child, where did your mind go?" sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, as the singer addresses someone who is no longer with them. The repeated question of where their mind went suggests that this person may have struggled with mental illness or addiction, and their absence has left a void in the singer's life.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses a desire to "reclaim [the dead child's] lies" in order to "leave here alive as the beast that once was." This line is open to interpretation but can be seen as the singer trying to hold on to the memories of the person they lost, even if those memories are painful or difficult to reconcile with. The subsequent lines about burning letters and photos, and wishing to burn every word that crushed them, suggest a desire to destroy the painful reminders of the past and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Dead Child,
Addressing the deceased person, presumably a child.
Where did your mind go?
Asking where the child's mind is, which implies that the child is no longer present mentally or may have died.
Did it leave you alone in these world of ours.
Asking if the child was left alone in this world either because of death or some other reason.
If so I'll reclaim your lies to leave here alive as the beast that once was
If the child's mind has left or died, then the artist will use the child's lies to become the beast that the child once was, possibly implying that the child used to be strong.
I'll burn all the letters with all of your photos
The artist will destroy all of the letters and photos associated with the child, possibly to distance themselves from the memories.
And if I could burn every word that crushed us
If it were possible, the singer would destroy every word that caused pain or harm to them and the child.
(I would dare to my love)
This line seems disconnected from the rest of the lyrics and may refer to a past romantic relationship.
Maybe theres nothing left here for me this time (this time)
The artist feels that there is nothing left for them in their current situation.
These months seem to melt away
Time seems to pass quickly or without consequence.
All together are all the same
Everything seems to be the same or unchanging, implying that there is no progress or growth.
If I will then carry it all
The singer will bear the weight of everything that has happened.
The weight of the earth
The burden on the artist is heavy and overwhelming.
My penance for your suffering
The singer feels responsible for the child's suffering and will do penance to make up for it.
And I will not sing for them
The singer will not perform or entertain others, possibly because of the pain they feel.
If it was always forgot
If the memories or experiences are always forgotten, implying that nothing has changed or improved.
If it was always for nothing
If everything they went through was for nothing or had no meaning.
Nothings constant
Nothing is stable or unchanging.
Nothings constantly ours
Nothing belongs to them permanently.
Contributed by London L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joseph Gonzalez
sounds fantastic! all those dislikes are a buncha haters yo
Televangelist
Joseph Gonzalez thanks Joseph! :)
david garza
great job guys on your official music video. hopefully more will come.
Luci Lopez
como hacer mole
Televangelist
Thanks man there is a ton of music in the works looking to be released soon!
Mason Mayer
Awesome video - seen you guys live many times - last time was a few
weeks ago @ Jack's in S.A. - you have really grown as a band - can't
wait for more
Televangelist
Mason Mayer We still have a ways to go but we're glad you're on this journey with us!
Scott Shapiro
Drums sound incredible
Televangelist
Scott Shapiro thanks scott :)
GorillaPHX
Totally bumped into you by accident. Man I am so happy I stumbled on your music! Wow, what a breath of fresh air. I'll be following you from here in St. Louis.