Lies
Withered Beauty Lyrics
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From the mist his mind has risen
He is imprisoned
Distant cries from all around
In his time of despair
Shadows are everywhere
Hope has faded from life
On closing walls he left his mark
"Leave me to myself
No one can help me
no one but me!"
"Murderer! Admit your crime and life can be spared
Murderer! This may be your final chance!"
But those words were left unsaid
A broken neck to see him dead
Soon his life will come to tan end
No angels will come from heaven sent
And the sun will rise
And bury all of his lies
People have gathered to see him die
The crowd screaming questions, why?
Soon his life will come to an end
No angels will come from heaven sent
And the sun will rise
And bury all of his lies
"Murderer! Confess and your life can be yours (again)
Murderer! Confess, or else you will hang!"
("No! I have no regrets, I have no remorse
No, I will not cry, I leave myself to die!")
("So, by your own decision we hereby sentence you to eternity
May your name fall into
oblivion!")
And by the raise of a hand he was silenced
Never again, never again
He was left there hanging as they went away
They left him for the vultures as prey
Now his life has come to an end
No angel came from heaven send
But the sun will rise
And bury all of his lies
I cry for you my son lost for me
Far from heaven you will be
I shall bury all your lies
All your lies
Lies
The lyrics to Withered Beauty's song "Lies" tell the story of a man condemned to death for a murder he may or may not have committed. The opening lines paint a picture of a bleak and lonely world, with the sun hidden behind clouds and the man's mind clouded by mist. He is trapped and alone, surrounded by shadowy figures and the distant cries of other prisoners in despair. The chorus repeats the phrase "Murderer! Confess!" as if the authorities are trying to extract a confession from him before he dies.
As the song progresses, we learn that the man is defiant in the face of his impending execution. He refuses to confess to a crime he may not have committed and leaves himself resigned to die. Even when offered the chance to confess and save his life, he chooses to remain silent. In the end, he is left hanging as the crowds disperse, with no angels coming to take him to heaven and no one left to remember his name.
The theme of "Lies" seems to be about the dark side of human nature and the ways in which we can be punished for our actions, whether or not we are actually guilty. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man trapped in a hopeless situation and facing his own mortality with a mix of defiance and resignation. The repeated calls for him to confess to his crime add to the weight of the song, as if the authorities are trying to extract a confession no matter what the truth may be.
Line by Line Meaning
The clouded sun has darkened
The sun has lost its brightness and light due to the darkness that fills the air.
From the mist his mind has risen
His thoughts are unclear and foggy, clouded by his troubled state of mind.
He is imprisoned
He is trapped by his own fears and regrets, unable to escape the consequences of his actions.
Distant cries from all around
He hears the voices of others, but they are far away and unable to help him in his time of need.
In his time of despair
He is overwhelmed by feelings of hopelessness and sadness, unable to find a way out of his situation.
Shadows are everywhere
He is surrounded by darkness and uncertainty, with no clear path ahead of him.
Hope has faded from life
He has lost all optimism and belief in a positive future, resigned to his fate.
For the last time the sky is dark
The darkness is all-consuming and final, with no chance of redemption or salvation.
On closing walls he left his mark
Even in his final moments, he refuses to go silently, leaving a reminder of his existence behind.
"Leave me to myself
No one can help me
no one but me!"
He rejects the offers of help from others, choosing instead to face his fate alone and on his own terms.
"Murderer! Admit your crime and life can be spared
Murderer! This may be your final chance!"
He is given a final opportunity to confess his wrongdoing and potentially avoid his punishment, but he remains silent.
But those words were left unsaid
He refuses to acknowledge his guilt or take responsibility for his actions, despite the consequences.
A broken neck to see him dead
His execution is brutal and violent, a reminder of the gravity of his crimes.
Soon his life will come to an end
His fate is sealed, with no hope of escape or redemption.
No angels will come from heaven sent
He is abandoned by any higher power or divine intervention, left to face his punishment alone.
And the sun will rise
And bury all of his lies
Even as he dies, the world will continue on without him, erasing any trace of his existence and lies.
People have gathered to see him die
The crowd screaming questions, why?
His punishment is a public spectacle, with others eager to see him pay for his sins and question his motivation.
"Murderer! Confess and your life can be yours (again)
Murderer! Confess, or else you will hang!"
Once more, he is given the opportunity to confess and potentially avoid his punishment, but he remains steadfast and defiant.
"No! I have no regrets, I have no remorse
No, I will not cry, I leave myself to die!"
He is unrepentant and unafraid, accepting his punishment with a sense of finality and resignation.
"So, by your own decision we hereby sentence you to eternity
May your name fall into
oblivion!"
His punishment is a result of his own choices and actions, a reminder of the consequences of his decisions.
And by the raise of a hand he was silenced
Never again, never again
He is ordered to be silent and his punishment carried out, with no chance of a future for him.
He was left there hanging as they went away
They left him for the vultures as prey
Even in death, he is abandoned and left to be consumed by scavengers, a final indignity.
I cry for you my son lost for me
Far from heaven you will be
I shall bury all your lies
All your lies
Lies
Those who cared for him mourn his loss and grieve the lies that led him down this path, knowing that he will never find peace or redemption.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL PER RAGNAR BRYNTSE, TOBIAS JOHAN BJORKLUND
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