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Funeral
To Kill a King Lyrics
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Lowered and marked with a stone
In the north at the mountains feet
In the north to find some peace
Sing and dance like we were young
Scream all the joy in your lungs oh
Half with a heavy heart
But not with shocked feet
(Bridge)
Oh passion, and oh passion
(Chorus)
I must make more friends
They'll be hanging at my funeral
Just to make my parents proud
Just to make my parents smile
Skin under crippled skies
Tell the stories of most of our lives
We go alone but the past holds us here
We go alone but the past holds us here
Let's sing and dance and talk
Of all the dumb things I was before
Halfwith a heavy heart
Half to relieve my fault
(Bridge and Chorus)
Coming around, when you coming around?
Coming around, coming around
(Bridge and Chorus) X2
I must make more friends...
Just to make my parents smile, make them smile
Make them laugh
“Funeral” by To Kill a King is a song that on the surface appears to be about death, but it is more about how we lead and live our lives in the present while reflecting on the past. The lyrics "Just a box of bones, lowered and marked with a stone” paint the picture of a somber funeral service. The next line, "In the north at the mountain's feet, in the north to find some peace," suggests the preference of the deceased to be laid to rest in a peaceful place, close to nature.
The song continues with a call to celebrate, "Sing and dance like we were young, scream all the joy in your lungs," indicating a desire to have a joyful celebration, instead of a mournful gathering.The chorus highlights the importance of human connections in life, "I must make more friends, they'll be hanging at my funeral, just to make my parents proud, just to make my parents smile." The lyrics convey a message of regret, that the desire for more friendships was not realized earlier.
The second verse touches on the richness of human experiences, "Skin under crippled skies, tell the stories of most of our lives," recognizing that we all have a story, whether it is good or bad, that is worth sharing. The lines “We go alone but the past holds us here," emphasize the idea that, even after passing, our presence still holds power, and we remain in the memories of the people in our lives. The song concludes with the theme of wanting to be remembered fondly, "Just to make my parents smile, make them smile, make them laugh."
Line by Line Meaning
Just a box of bones
The physical remains of a deceased person
Lowered and marked with a stone
The burial process that involves lowering a coffin into a grave and marking it with a stone monument
In the north at the mountains feet
The location of the burial site, which is at the foot of a mountain in the north
In the north to find some peace
Choosing a peaceful and tranquil location for burial in the hopes of finding peace in the afterlife
Sing and dance like we were young
A call to celebrate life and enjoy the moment, just like we used to do when we were young and carefree
Scream all the joy in your lungs oh
Expressing happiness and joy loudly and proudly
Half with a heavy heart
Feeling a sense of sadness and sorrow despite trying to enjoy the present moment
But not with shocked feet
Not feeling surprised or shocked by the concept of death, but instead accepting it as a natural part of life
Oh passion, and oh passion
An emotional plea for passion and enthusiasm in life
I must make more friends
A realization and desire to form more meaningful connections while still alive
They'll be hanging at my funeral
Hoping that the people we meet and connect with will attend our funeral and honor our memory
Just to make my parents proud
Wanting to make our parents proud of the life we lived and the connections we formed
Just to make my parents smile
Hoping that our loved ones can find some solace and happiness in their memories of us
Skin under crippled skies
Depicting the image of a broken and damaged world
Tell the stories of most of our lives
The world around us is a testament to the stories of our collective lives and experiences
We go alone but the past holds us here
While we may die alone, our past experiences and memories hold a significant place in our lives and the lives of those we leave behind
Let's sing and dance and talk
A reminder to cherish every moment with those we love, whether it's through singing, dancing or simply talking
Of all the dumb things I was before
Reflecting on past mistakes and foolishness, acknowledging that growth and change is a natural part of life
Half with a heavy heart
Feeling a sense of sadness and sorrow despite trying to enjoy the present moment
Half to relieve my fault
Feeling a sense of relief and letting go of past mistakes and faults
Coming around, when you coming around?
Asking when friends and loved ones will visit and spend time with us while we are still alive
Make them laugh, make them smile
Hoping that our loved ones can find happiness and joy in their memories of us, even after we are gone
Contributed by Kennedy F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Martin Veritas
Those chorus lyrics are so incredibly beautiful and honest...... Love it.
Kendra Bernot
they need more recognition there so talented! reminds me of the band bastille.
Swayy_ Minecraft&More
Yeah, at the end where the wheelchair is empty that kind of makes people think that the man in the wheelchair was never alive during this video (Made up), and the empty coffin as well.
But as others have said, he wants to go on one last adventure before he has to say goodbye to the man (Who is most likely his son or relative).
If you notice the kids with the blue skin just take the wheelchair and go over ramps in a skatepark, this proves the point that the man is not actually in the wheelchair.
TheOldBag2012
Swayy_ Minecraft&More - The concept is a similar concept to that of Film 'Weekend at Bernies' which is also involves the use of Bernie's Dead Body. Students use His dead body for a scam run a niteclub. The chap in this video is played by 'To Kill a King' Lead singer. He has Died in the story so the Father takes the His Dead Son around in a wheelchair for one last look around before the Burial. (Hence the title 'Funeral') This song is an important Lession in how We All need to move Forward in Life & stay strong (Even in times of Trouble + Stress)
Amelia Scholl
So I think Ralph is representing joy and the old man starts it and loses it. While happiness is going around to others the man is trying to find it again. When he finally does he realizes it was all gone
Jade Wallis
This band is so talented..amazing video and so lucky to be in video....I wish them all the best they really are incredible. They will go so far x
Gregory Galant
Brilliant music and brilliant video, it is the first one i heard from this band, and i'm already in love with.
Niamh McDonagh
Seen these guys live twice now bad they never fail to give an insane performance!
Pamela chan
I have the feeling that 2013 is going to be a great year for music. I just found out this band and others that are good as well : )
Elisabetta Alfonso
to be fair: the entire album is EPIC.. they are damn good