Death's Reply
The Rascals Lyrics


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Oh when the horn sounds, the stars fill my eyes
Awake from the dream I roam the magic sky
The bird has found a way to freedom from its cage
Return to whence it came to the true beginning of the page.

Brother, come with me up to highest light
Sorrow won't follow, oh pain is left behind
As water flows to wet and fire turns to dry
Rejoin your own true home, leave this world behind you now and die, yeah.

A wealth of endless joy waits for you to say
I now release myself to flow with life into eternal day.

I'm always with you, you'll never die
Lead me from darkness into the light
From the illusion into the light
I'm always with you now, I'm gonna try.

Into the light




Into the light
Into the light.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Rascals' song "Death's Reply" can be interpreted as a message about the afterlife and the idea that death is not the end, but a return to the "true beginning." The chorus speaks of leaving behind pain and sorrow and rejoining one's "true home" in the afterlife. The verses speak of the beauty and magic of the afterlife, where the stars fill one's eyes and one can roam freely in the "highest light." The bird that has found its way to freedom from its cage may symbolize the soul breaking free from the body and transcending into the afterlife.


The lyrics also suggest that death is not something to be feared, but to be embraced as a release from the illusions of this world. The line "I now release myself to flow with life into eternal day" suggests a willingness to let go and allow oneself to merge with a greater universal consciousness that transcends death.


Overall, "Death's Reply" is a poignant and thought-provoking message about the beauty and mystery of the afterlife and the idea that death is not the end, but a transition into a new realm of existence.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh when the horn sounds, the stars fill my eyes
With the beginning of a new era comes new opportunities and endless possibilities.


Awake from the dream I roam the magic sky
After long period of slumber, it's time to embark on a spiritual journey.


The bird has found a way to freedom from its cage
Free yourself from the past, and break free from the limitations that were once holding you back.


Return to whence it came to the true beginning of the page.
Go back to your origins, before the world corrupted your soul and find your true purpose in life.


Brother, come with me up to highest light
Let me guide you on your journey to enlightenment.


Sorrow won't follow, oh pain is left behind
Leave behind all the hurtful memories and begin anew.


As water flows to wet and fire turns to dry
Just like the laws of nature, life is a cycle of death and rebirth.


Rejoin your own true home, leave this world behind you now and die, yeah.
Return to where you belong, and let go of this world you once knew.


A wealth of endless joy waits for you to say
Open your eyes, and discover the riches of the universe.


I now release myself to flow with life into eternal day.
Let go of your past, and embrace the infinite possibilities of the future.


I'm always with you, you'll never die
Do not fear, for I am always with you and death is not the end of all things.


Lead me from darkness into the light
Guide me away from the abyss, and into the light of truth.


From the illusion into the light
Leave behind the deceitful illusions of the world, and enter the light of enlightenment.


I'm always with you now, I'm gonna try.
I will stand by your side, and help you on your journey to enlightenment.


Into the light
Step forth into the light of truth, and discover your destiny.


Into the light
Leave your past behind, and step into the infinite potential of the future.


Into the light.
Let the light of knowledge and truth guide you to a brighter tomorrow.




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djpuzz

Love these guys! What did I just hear??? Unbelievable.

Still Standing

Death's Reply 2020 Fabulous!

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