Collector
The Shroud Lyrics


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My collection ever grows
Lovely faces like precious stones

All your lives are shining things
Floating through dreams on colored wings

If I could keep you with me
I would keep you with me
For all eternity

All your colors are part of me
Glowing brightly for all to see

If I could keep you with me
I would keep you with me
For all time
If I could keep you with me
I would keep you with me
For all eternity
I'll save you
I'll keep you




I love you
All of you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Collector" by The Shroud seem to describe a character who is collecting and preserving the memories of people he encounters, or perhaps people he has loved. These people are referred to as "lovely faces" and each of their lives are described as "shining things, floating through dreams on colored wings". The collector seems to be very fond of these people, and he wants to keep them with him forever. He states that their colors are a part of him, and they shine brightly for all to see.


The lyrics of "Collector" can be interpreted in different ways. On the one hand, it could be seen as a creepy song about someone who is obsessed with collecting memories of people. On the other hand, it could be interpreted as someone who is trying to preserve the beauty of people's lives and experiences so they are not forgotten. The lyrics also seem to touch upon the fear of losing someone or something, and wanting to hold on to them forever.


Overall, "Collector" by The Shroud is an eerie and haunting song that can be interpreted in different ways. It speaks to the human desire to hold on to the things we love and cherish, and the fear of losing them.


Line by Line Meaning

My collection ever grows
My inventory of people I have collected consistently expands over time


Lovely faces like precious stones
The people I collect possess beauty comparable to that of precious gems


All your lives are shining things
The individuals I have collected are valuable and meaningful in their unique way


Floating through dreams on colored wings
The people I collect live in my dreams and imagination, for their vivid presence and essence are integral parts of my life and identity


If I could keep you with me
If I could possess and detain the people I've collected to prevent them from leaving me


I would keep you with me
I would hold onto them forever if it were possible


For all eternity
Forever and always, without end


All your colors are part of me
The distinctive characteristics of the individuals I have collected contribute to the completeness of who I am


Glowing brightly for all to see
Their qualities and personalities shine through, which is apparent to anyone observant enough to notice


I'll save you
I want to preserve and protect my collected people and would do anything in my power to prevent loss


I'll keep you
I desire possession and long to have access to the people I have collected at all times


I love you
I experience an intense adoration and affection for the people I have collected and they have become part of my identity


All of you
Every individual I have collected, as a whole, is my cherished and beloved possession to which I am completely devoted.




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