Vestigial is a dark ambient project from Italy. In the vein of Inade, Land:Fire, Lustmord and Loki Foundation outfits, this mysterious act propels the listener into an insane abyss filled with nightmarish soundscapes and experimental bliss. Tweaked out drones dominate the sound as odd samples float in and out with caustic distorted aural fluctuations full of reverbered vocals and treated noises.
Hangman
Vestigial Lyrics
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Step by step, walking to my end
I hear the preacher singing for me
Don't waste your breath, my friend
Guilty
Hangman face your gallow
Tie a noose to escape your shadow
Hangman, don't you know
Don't you know that death's a show
Another game I'll win
I hear the vultures crying for me
They'll have my eyes in the end
Tied up, you make a wish
You want the rules to bend
Guilty
Hangman face your gallow
Tie a noose to escape your shadow
Another name on the list
Hangman, don't you know
Don't you know that death's a show
Another game I'll win
Another game I'll win
The lyrics to Vestigial's song "Hangman" depict a person who is fully aware of their impending death and their acceptance of it. The first verse introduces the theme of mortality, with the reaper and the preacher representing the inevitable approach of death. The lyrics hint at a sense of resignation, as the person acknowledges that their end is near and there is no point in wasting breath on futile prayers or pleas. They are unapologetic and accept their guilt as they approach their fate.
The chorus brings in the hangman as a metaphorical figure. The hangman represents both the executioner and the person's own inner demons. The idea of tying a noose to escape one's shadow alludes to the inescapability of one's own self-destructive tendencies. The person acknowledges that their name is on a list, implying a history of wrongdoings or a general disregard for societal norms. Despite this, they have an unwavering confidence that they will come out victorious in the game of death.
In the second verse, the vultures crying for the person symbolize the anticipation of death and the vultures ready to prey on their remains. The person is metaphorically tied up, suggesting a feeling of helplessness in the face of their impending demise. They acknowledge that others may wish for the rules of life and death to be bent in their favor, but they remain unmoved by such wishes. Once again, they accept their guilt and embrace the idea that death is just another show they will conquer.
Overall, "Hangman" showcases a person who is unafraid to confront death and accepts their fate with a sense of confidence and defiance.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear the reaper calling to me
I am aware of my impending fate and cannot escape it
Step by step, walking to my end
With each passing moment, I am getting closer to my demise
I hear the preacher singing for me
A futile attempt to offer guidance or salvation in my final moments
Don't waste your breath, my friend
Your words of comfort or advice will have no impact on my inevitable fate
Guilty
I am aware and accepting of my culpability
Hangman face your gallow
Confront your role as the executioner
Tie a noose to escape your shadow
Use your own method of self-destruction to release yourself from the burden of responsibility
Another name on the list
I am just another victim of the hangman, another life taken
Hangman, don't you know
Have you not realized
Don't you know that death's a show
Death is nothing more than a spectacle, a performance
Another game I'll win
Even in death, I will emerge triumphant
I hear the vultures crying for me
The scavengers eagerly await my demise, ready to feast upon my remains
They'll have my eyes in the end
In death, my body will be left vulnerable and my eyes will be taken by the vultures
Tied up, you make a wish
Bound and helpless, your only desire is for a chance to change the outcome
You want the rules to bend
You yearn for a deviation from the predetermined path
Another game I'll win
Once again, I will emerge victorious despite the odds
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Michael Stellema
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