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The Library
The Gray Lyrics
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I'm at the end of my rope
Stripped down and swallowed whole
Dividing skin from bone
A living soul as heavy as stone
Run thick the blood of an innocent host
I'm at the end of my rope
I took the hand of a ghost
And she danced around my grave
(When she's gone I'm gone)
And I danced around my grave
(When I'm gone she's gone)
And we danced around my grave
(When we're gone we're gone)
On borrowed time
I can finally rest
The lyrics of The Gray's song, "The Library," depicts a person who has reached the end of their rope. The individual is exhausted, vulnerable and at the mercy of a force that is greater than themselves. The phrase "stripped down and swallowed whole" conjures up an image of an individual who is at their most vulnerable, and who has lost all their defenses. The lines "dividing skin from bone" further adds to this imagery, as it almost seems as if the person is disintegrating before us.
The chorus of the song speaks of a ghostly hand that leads the individual to a humbled version of themselves. The image the person sees is so powerful that both the ghost and the individual dance around the individual's grave. The repetition of "when she's gone, I'm gone" and "when I'm gone, she's gone" seems to suggest a symbiotic relationship between the individual and this ghostly force. The closing line of the song, "on borrowed time, I can finally rest," speaks of a sense of peace that is only found when we have lost everything.
Overall, "The Library" is a haunting song that is powerful in its simplicity. It speaks of the fragile, transient nature of life, and the powerful forces that shape our destinies.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm at the end of my rope
I have reached the limit of my endurance and I can no longer handle the situation.
Stripped down and swallowed whole
I have been exposed and consumed by the issues, leaving me with nothing.
Dividing skin from bone
The problems have gotten to a point where it feels like they are ripping me apart layer by layer.
A living soul as heavy as stone
My spirit is burdened and tormented by the terrible experiences.
Run thick the blood of an innocent host
Someone innocent has been affected and they are now suffering due to the circumstances.
I took the hand of a ghost
I was aided by a mysterious force that appeared to be not-of-this-world.
And she led me to an image of a humbled self
The spirit-guide took me to represent myself in a way that shows me as humble and unassuming.
And she danced around my grave
(When she's gone I'm gone)
And I danced around my grave
(When I'm gone she's gone)
And we danced around my grave
(When we're gone we're gone)
Together we celebrate the journey that has come to an end – when we are gone, we will not be forgotten.
On borrowed time
I can finally rest
Although I am living on borrowed time, I can finally get some relief and relax.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Cameron Connor, W. Saret
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