The funeral what is song about

July 5, at am. July 28, at pm. Don't Wilt says:. September 19, at pm. B-rent says:. September 24, at pm. Non says:. October 26, at pm. I'm showing up to your funeral because you thought I wouldn't. I'm coming because I have to, I'm coming for a variety of different reasons all except the obvious that they loved the person, despite a tumultuous relationship. But at some point he's also saying, "to know me is hardly golden" and he's maybe admitting that it's not all their fault.

General Comment Actually everybody, if you go to triplej. It's about dreading events like Christmas and birthdays because of all the pressure and stress which leads up to it, and feeling like maybe a funeral wouldn't be much worse. Anyway, follow the link and have a listen to the interview, it's pretty good. In the interview he also mentioned that, like most BoH songs, it does go off-tangent a bit and may be deeper than just not enjoying social gatherings.

But clearly, that's the original point of the song. I have to wonder if he twisted the lyrics a bit to refer to an actual funeral, though. PunkIndieGrl on August 04, That meaning is only faintly suggested through the chorus. Regardless of what the band may have intended for the song to mean and honestly it was a poor attempt at getting that across , I think the various other interpretations put forth here capture the true emotion that the song elicits.

General Comment Always be prepared for the worst possible outcome? Just a random thought No Replies Log in to reply. General Comment I have always interpreted this song to be as if a family were holding an intervention for a family member who is addicted They've been in silence about it, and swept it under the rug until now, hence "i'm coming up only to hold you under, i'm coming up only to show you wrong" Such a sad song for those of us who have lived through this First time hearing the song I was thinking about the same things.

After I saw the VideoClip to the the song I was sure. He's drinking almost the whole clip! If you beat all those thinngs, there's one more thing to beat: The feelings you have caused to the others by trying to die every day. I'm fine now. Take care of yourself mimcmo on November 13, My Interpretation I agree this song can be interpreted according to individuality. Being a believer in God and the soul, it appeals to me in a spiritual way: I'm coming up only to hold you under I'm coming to your funeral to bury you I'm coming up only to show you wrong I'm coming up only due to social formality, the real you is not there, just the body And to know you is hard we wonder To really know you as a spirit rather than the body I could always see is difficult for most mortals To know you all wrong we were We who knew you, incorrectly viewed you as a human, but your true identity is spiritual, beyond the dead body left behind for burial Really too late to call So we wait for morning to wake you That's all we got You died late in the evening, so its too late for others to gather.

We wait for morning to begin your wake to know me as hardly golden Is to know me all wrong, they were People think the same mundane way about me, they don't see that beneath the surface is the soul, my true self At every occasion I'll be ready for the funeral Every occasion, once more, it's called the funeral Every occasion, know I'm ready for the funeral At every occasion, oh, one billion day funeral But I'm ever ready for that day, when my day comes to die. I know I will go on living on that special day of liberation.

It could be any day, any occasion, at any moment Barbie, Reading your words I quickly sensed a familiarity that increased with every sentence. Then I started smiling, it was quite clear to me that you were no 'Barbie' love the by the way, beautiful. I have only just recently decideed to start looking up songs and reading about what they mean and how others feel about the lyrics. So, its really quite amazing this is one of the first songs I look up. In fact you are the person who gave me the Band of Horses CD I'd forgotten sending away for it I just opened it NOW while listening to the song Sri Krishna, you have touched my heart again I have been missing our Father so much recently Return to Godhead.

Thanks Peeps. Love Ler In going with the idea that this could possibly be God or spiritual related then to me in my mind this song is written in the perspective of the devil himself and the fact that he is always there waiting for us to screw up. Punchy09 on March 18, My Interpretation I also recently lost someone very dear to me to suicide, and interpreted the song through that lens. The first two verses simply illustrate how wrong the victim was to take their own life and that there are many people that care for and love them I think the chorus is describing the process of grieving that one must go through after any loss.

The "one billion day funeral" is just describing that grief is a long journey, and the pain will go on for what seems like forever. Overall, I think this is an absolutely beautiful song that can be interpreted in practically any situation, which is part of what makes it so great. KatEyes on December 28, Link. Seattle, known for being the genesis of up and coming music, gloomy weather, and heroin had claimed another addict. This song was written as a third person narrative from the drug's devicive perspective.

Bridwell, knowing that each occasion of increased usage would eventually result in his demise. Although many claims have been made to alternative meanings, this remains to this day, the initial inspiration to the lyrics. This song is actually pretty straight-forward and has been talked about several times by various members of the band for their take on it. It is a letter or reference to the multiple abortions that the singer of the band, Brad's, girlfriends had received during his time living in Seattle.

To the outside, the dead leaves, they all blow alive is very poetic For'e before they died had trees to hang their hope The above two lines are extremely cryptic in nature, but make a lot of sense when you break them down. I see this as a reflection on internal versus external vision.

The duality is continued as a dichotomy between life and afterlife, happiness and unhappiness and reality versus perception.

BoH paints a picture of dead leaves flowing freely in the wind but "For'[even] before they died had trees to hang their hope".

This last phrase provides a juxtaposition and poetic irony to the idea that one can be more free in death than one who's living and figuratively handing themselves every day in realization that their hopes and dreams that will never come fruition forgive the pun. Login Register Login with Facebook. All lyrics are property and copyright of their owners. All lyrics provided for educational purposes only.

What does Funeral mean? Login Create Account. Band of Horses : Funeral Meaning. Tagged: Death Funerals [suggest]. I'm coming up only to hold you under I'm coming up only to show you wrong And to know you is hard and we wonder To know you all wrong, we were Really too late to call, so we wait for Morning to wake you; it's all we got To know me as Perspective 1 2 3 4 5.

A gentle and calming composition that would allow mourners an interval in the service to pause and remember the life of their loved one. Bach was a family man with 20 children who dedicated his life to music, once walking miles to hear a fellow organist.

This would be an ideal choice of music for a family to remember and pay tribute to their father. The identity of Elise is unknown but from the music the listener is in no doubt that she was beautiful and demure. The sentiment of this composition has meant that it is often used at funerals to remember a female partner. Debussy has often been described as the master of subtlety and nuance.

Claire de Lune translates as Light of the Moon and the ingenuity of this composition lies in the ease with which you can imagine the moon appearing slowly from behind a cloud as the music reveals its full sensuality. A perfect musical piece to provide a few moments of reflection during the service. This solemn yet uplifting music has been played on numerous state occasions, when its restrained grandeur has never failed to create a deep impression.

A very feminine piece of music that has been used to advertise soap and perfume, this composition could be used for the funeral service of a mother or wife.

A simple yet haunting canon — a piece of music for several instruments which each enter after each other, playing the same music at the same tempo. The three violins begin playing long notes which gradually get faster and faster until the exact middle of the piece, when it then slows at the same tempo. A dignified composition that would be particularly suitable for the funeral service of a person who had led a long and full life. This well-known, well-loved hymn was written by Rev.

John Newton in after he miraculously survived a storm at sea. The recording by the pipes and drums of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards in spread its popularity and this piece of music was played at funerals and memorial services for members of the New York Police and Fire Departments following the attacks of September 11 The history of this hymn makes it a popular choice for those who are proud of their Scottish origins.

When arranging a funeral for your mother, you will have the choice of the funeral songs or music that will be played during the service. When organising a funeral for your father, there are several things you need to consider. One of those is the choice of funeral songs; it could be his favourite song, or something a bit more comforting.

We have compiled a list of funeral songs that are appropriate for the funeral of a father. When thinking about a funeral song for your grandad, you should think about his favourites or songs that remind you and friends and family of him. We have created a list of funeral songs to help you choose or to give you ideas. Many people have traditionally believed a funeral should be a serious and sombre occasion.

Now, more and more people are breaking the mould by opting for a funeral service that is a celebration of their loved one's life. For those ceremonies, uplifting funeral songs can help bring comfort to family and friends, and may even raise a smile. Almost any piece of music can be played at the funeral as long as copyright restrictions do not apply. Commonly, people choose hymns for funerals or play a CD of a favourite song or piece of classical music.

Many crematoria have a full digital music library available to choose from. Please contact your local Dignity Funeral Director to discuss your wishes or preferences.

It is also advisable to speak to whomever is leading the ceremony when you are creating a funeral order of service.