Damaris
Wolf Patrick Lyrics

Black rain
The rain is black, probably representing the negative emotions and feelings of the persona.

Floods the downs
The rain is heavy and causes flooding in the downs, highlighting how the persona is overwhelmed with emotions.

Ferrets burrows
Ferrets are small animals that dig burrows, representing the distractions and diversions of life.

Moles make mounds
Moles are similar to ferrets, as they also dig tunnels and make mounds, representing the persona's struggle to find meaning and direction in life.

Round your bones
The persona is in a dark place, and the rain and the tunnels seem to surround and suffocate them.

Deep underground
The persona is feeling lost and alone, as if they are deep underground.

Nobody knows
The persona is experiencing intense emotions that they are keeping to themselves, with nobody else aware of their struggles.

How I wait for you
The persona is waiting for someone who has either left or is not coming back, hoping for their return so they can find solace and comfort.

Summer, spring Autumn, winter Here perishing
The passing of time does not alleviate the persona's pain and suffering, and they feel like they are slowly fading away.

Gypsy, stray Bleak orphan No one could say The land you came from
The persona is describing someone who is an outsider and doesn't quite belong, but who they have formed a deep connection with.

But deep in my arms You belonged
Despite being an outsider, the persona's lover found comfort and belonging in their embrace.

My god damned Damaris Killed with last kiss God damned Damaris I loved you
The persona is grieving the loss of their lover, who died after their last kiss.

Goddamn these tears And this religion Thought I was more Than just my father's son
The persona is questioning their faith and religion, and struggling with their identity and place in the world.

Who says in limbo Be where you've gone Nobody knows Nobody knows Here I wait for you
The persona is waiting for their lover to come back, but they are in limbo as they don't know where they have gone, and nobody else knows either.

Wait for me
The persona is asking their lover to wait for them, as they hope to be reunited one day.

And now I kiss I kiss the earth
The persona is showing reverence for the earth, as if their lover is now a part of it.

Oh rise up Rise up Rise up Now From the earth
The persona is calling for their lover to rise up from the earth and come back to them.

And I smash my fist Into the earth
The persona is overcome with emotion and frustration, and hits the earth out of desperation and sadness.

Black rain Floods the downs The black rain Black rain Black rain Floods the downs Black rain Black rain
The song ends with a repetition of the opening lines, emphasizing the persona's continued struggle and feelings of being overwhelmed.