Berry Me
The Gray Lyrics
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To become part of this earth
Like the dirt
Like the dirt that I am
Cleanse your hands
Of my blood
A bitter taste of hate
On my tongue
One foot in an early grave
Faceless plague
I was never meant to be a holy man
Cast me out
Leave the beggar with an empty hand
Bury me
No life worth grieving
(Broken but not dead I'll take to the hills)
This world is meant to burn
(If I'd known earlier, this is where god landed me)
Contract my cancer
(You would be dead sooner)
We're just skin and bone decaying in a box
A body rotting in my fathers name
Bury me
Like the dirt I will always be
Bury me
Like the dirt I will forever be
The lyrics of The Gray's song "Berry Me" convey a sense of darkness, despair, and a rejection of traditional notions of salvation and spirituality. The opening line "Bury me" serves as a metaphorical request to be laid to rest, to become a part of the earth, symbolizing a desire to escape the pain and struggles of life.
The repetition of the phrase "Like the dirt" emphasizes the singer's feelings of insignificance and worthlessness, comparing themselves to something lowly and unimportant. The reference to cleansing hands of blood suggests a guilt or responsibility that the singer feels towards the hatred and negativity they carry within themselves.
The line "I was never meant to be a holy man" reflects a sense of self-awareness and an acknowledgment of one's own shortcomings or inability to conform to societal expectations. The singer feels cast out or rejected, highlighting a sense of isolation and alienation.
The lyrics also touch upon mortality and the inevitability of death. The line "This world is meant to burn" suggests a belief in the impermanence and destructiveness of the world. The mention of "contracting my cancer" may symbolize the singer's acknowledgment of their own mortality or the destructive influence they believe they have on others.
The final repetition of "Bury me, like the dirt I will forever be" reinforces the theme of self-deprecation and a desire to be forgotten, to be reduced to nothing more than a pile of dirt. The lyrics overall present a bleak outlook on life and a rejection of traditional notions of salvation, expressing a feeling of hopelessness and resignation.
Line by Line Meaning
Bury me
Lay me to rest in the ground
To become part of this earth
To merge with nature and feel connected to the world
Like the dirt
Similar to the soil that nourishes life
Like the dirt that I am
Acknowledging the artist's humble existence
Cleanse your hands
Wash away the guilt and bloodshed
Of my blood
Symbolizing the singer's violent past
A bitter taste of hate
Feeling consumed by negative emotions
On my tongue
Metaphorically carrying the burden of resentment
I won't be saved
Resigned to the idea of not finding redemption
One foot in an early grave
Living recklessly and courting danger
Faceless plague
The singer feels like a nameless source of destruction
I was never meant to be a holy man
Realizing that a spiritual path was not their destiny
Cast me out
Abandon me and leave me vulnerable
Leave the beggar with an empty hand
Depriving the singer of any assistance or support
Bury me
Let me rest eternally
No life worth grieving
Believing that their life has no value
(Broken but not dead I'll take to the hills)
(Although wounded, I will continue to survive and seek solace in nature)
This world is meant to burn
Viewing the world as inherently destructive or doomed
(If I'd known earlier, this is where god landed me)
(If I had known beforehand, this is where my journey in life would end up)
Contract my cancer
Embrace my self-destructive tendencies
(You would be dead sooner)
(Imagining the consequences if someone tried to intervene)
We're just skin and bone decaying in a box
Highlighting the inevitability of our mortal bodies decomposing after death
A body rotting in my fathers name
Feeling trapped in the legacy or expectations of their family
Bury me
Let me find eternal rest in the earth
Like the dirt I will always be
Accepting their humble and insignificant nature
Bury me
Lay me to rest in the ground
Like the dirt I will forever be
Acknowledging their everlasting connection to the earth
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Cameron Connor
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