Ickmansworth
Vim! Lyrics


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When light on the cemetery ways
Lies down like dying shadows
Marble statues of crying angels
Want to throw off the coat of melancholy
I stroke their despaired faces
I understand their great eternal pain
I wipe away their cold sapphire tears
I close their tired eyes for eternity

I'm an embrion imprisoned in the womb of mother
Spirit enslaved in the depth of my own thoughts
I want to know the essence of my world
For other planets are reflection of my vision

I have discovered a source of fire
Yet my words put it out with coolness of ice
But who am I? I cannot understand my tears
I cannot reach my stars - vim patior!

I wander dressed in the coat of Baphomet
Past the hills of enchanted dreams
I embrace the circle of pentagram
I summon breath of the cosmic spirit
I fall asleep engrossed in my magic
Exclusive art of night

With a spell I greet every tree
Every trunk I touch with my poetry




When the clock strikes my time
Pushed by winds I'll leave this world behind

Overall Meaning

The song "Ickmansworth" by Vim! opens with vivid imagery of light shining on a cemetery, casting shadows and illuminating marble statues of crying angels who seem to be burdened with melancholy. The singer of the song acknowledges their pain and tenderly touches their faces, wiping away their tears and gently closing their eyes for eternity. The lyrics suggest a sense of empathy and emotional sensitivity, while also exploring the theme of mortality and the human desire for understanding the essence of the world we inhabit.


As the song progresses, the singer muses on their own personal struggles with understanding their place in the world, expressing a desire to reach for the stars and discover the essence of the cosmos. The lyrics express a sense of existential crisis, with the singer feeling trapped in their own thoughts and emotions. They have discovered a source of inner fire, yet their words seem to extinguish it like ice. The song ends with the singer engaging in a mystical ritual, invoking the power of the cosmos through magic and poetic incantation. The final line suggests a willingness to leave behind the material world and embark on a journey beyond the limits of the physical realm.


Overall, "Ickmansworth" is a contemplative and metaphysical song that explores themes of mortality, empathy, and the human desire for spiritual understanding. The lyrics convey a sense of emotional depth and introspection, inviting the listener to join the singer on their journey of self-discovery and mystical exploration.


Line by Line Meaning

When light on the cemetery ways
As the sun sets over the graves


Lies down like dying shadows
The light fades and the shadows grow longer


Marble statues of crying angels
Statues of angels are present in the cemetery, weeping


Want to throw off the coat of melancholy
These statues want to escape their sadness


I stroke their despaired faces
The artist consoles the statues by touching them


I understand their great eternal pain
The singer empathizes with their perpetual sadness


I wipe away their cold sapphire tears
The singer removes the tears from the statues' faces


I close their tired eyes for eternity
The artist helps them rest forever


I'm an embrion imprisoned in the womb of mother
I feel trapped and unable to escape my own limitations


Spirit enslaved in the depth of my own thoughts
My mind is holding me captive, preventing me from reaching my full potential


I want to know the essence of my world
I strive to understand the meaning behind my existence


For other planets are reflection of my vision
My view of the outside world shapes my perception of it


I have discovered a source of fire
I have found something powerful and true


Yet my words put it out with coolness of ice
But I cannot express this idea fully through language


But who am I? I cannot understand my tears
I feel lost and uncertain about my own identity and emotions


I cannot reach my stars - vim patior!
I struggle to attain my goals and dreams


I wander dressed in the coat of Baphomet
I explore the world while wearing the symbols of my beliefs


Past the hills of enchanted dreams
I journey through my own imagination and fantasies


I embrace the circle of pentagram
I engage in pagan rituals and practices


I summon breath of the cosmic spirit
I evoke the essence of the universe in my rituals


I fall asleep engrossed in my magic
I become absorbed in my own mystical practices


Exclusive art of night
This is a secret and sacred activity done only under cover of darkness


With a spell I greet every tree
I seek to connect with nature and imbue it with my own energy


Every trunk I touch with my poetry
I speak to the trees through the language of art and expression


When the clock strikes my time
At the appointed hour, as determined by fate or the universe


Pushed by winds I'll leave this world behind
I will depart this life, carried away on the winds of time




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8:54 - Merton Court Mashup
13:47 - Quality Coats
16:39 - Surprisingly Up-Beat About It
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Burak Osmancık

For 2003 this is pretty ahead of its time

WaltWhitman

i wish i knew about music like this back in 2003 loll

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My fav album by Vim!

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This is amazing!

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Thank god the whole album was uploaded here there was another upload that got eliminated and I'm glad this is here

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