The reactivated band released a new EP, a new split with hardcore band Touché Amoré in October 2012, and a new album entitled Real Fear on the No Sleep label in November 2012.
Best Man
The Casket Lottery Lyrics
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God's true angels love me
And I'm a Best Man
So Matt and Jenny love me, too.
And I'm a sad man
I hope some things never change at all.
And he's a dead man if he ever hurts her.
I'm just kidding you. I'll drive a thousand miles so I can witness you.
I'll make time to play this game
But if you want my blessing, I abstain
If I'm gonna drive for you this far
I'm gonna drive you this hard
And I will wrap this veil around her head
You'll swear yourselves until your dead
And I'll kneel beside,
Laughing,
I'll tell myself I'll never
Firstly, the lyrics to Best Man by The Casket Lottery are quite intriguing and open to different interpretations. At first glance, the lyrics seem to suggest that the singer is a good person, with God's angels and his best friend's approval. However, on closer inspection, there seems to be some underlying darkness and pain in his words. The line "And I'm a sad man, I hope some things never change at all" reveals that the singer is struggling with something, perhaps fear of losing his friend or his own mortality.
The final lines of the song "And I'll kneel beside, Laughing, I'll tell myself I'll never" are cryptic and leave the listener wondering what the singer will never do. The lyrics might hint at a sense of longing or unrequited love for the bride, as the singer seems to be very protective of her, with lines like "And he's a dead man if he ever hurts her" and "I will wrap this veil around her head."
Overall, the lyrics of Best Man by The Casket Lottery are open to interpretation, but seem to suggest a mixture of love, pain, and possibly even obsession.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm no bad man
I am not malicious or harmful in any way.
God's true angels love me
I am loved by genuine, divine beings.
And I'm a Best Man
I have been selected as the groom's close friend to stand by him on his wedding day.
So Matt and Jenny love me, too.
The bride and groom are also fond of me.
And I'm a sad man
I feel sorrowful or unhappy about certain things.
I hope some things never change at all.
There are aspects of life that I wish will always remain the same.
And he's a dead man if he ever hurts her.
If anyone causes harm to the bride, they will face severe consequences.
I'm just kidding you.
I am not being serious with my previous statement.
I'll drive a thousand miles so I can witness you.
I am willing to go to great lengths to be a part of your special day.
If no one else makes the trail, I'll sing the wedding song all by myself.
If there is nobody else available to perform, I will sing the wedding song solo.
I'll make time to play this game
I am committed and willing to participate in this wedding tradition.
But if you want my blessing, I abstain
I will refrain from giving my approval unless specifically asked.
If I'm gonna drive for you this far
If I am willing to travel this distance for you,
I'm gonna drive you this hard
Then I am going to work just as hard to make your wedding day perfect.
And I will wrap this veil around her head
As Best Man, I will assist in the traditional act of placing the veil over the bride's face.
You'll swear yourselves until your dead
You will make a vow to love and be faithful to each other until death.
And I'll kneel beside, Laughing,
I will be on bended knee beside you, enjoying the moment.
I'll tell myself I'll never get married.
Despite being fully immersed in this celebration, I still do not see myself getting married.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRANDON CASEY, BRANDON D CASEY, BRIAN CASEY, BRIAN D CASEY, BRYAN MICHAEL PAUL COX
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