This was the very first song written for the record but has seen many different forms and sets of lyrics. Inspired by my favourite novel with the same title depending on your translation.
It's also about getting caught within rigid guidelines and ideologies whether it's from family, society as a whole or even a small 'punk' scene.
lyrics
This could be my trial
For all the tears I didn’t shed
For all the times I didn’t mourn
For every instance that I left instead
Of pretending death is something beautiful
If that were true
These obituaries would sound much more like poetry
And the dead would be embraced not grieved
No one would dare wear black to their mothers wake
Whether you think they’re gone forever or in a better place
The wind won’t apologize for the stalks it sways
I won’t apologize when the stalks begin to sway
Until you see death in that childs eyes
Can you truly appreciate their smile
Vigor grows through those wounds they left behind
And I won’t use my hands to shield my eyes
If you promise not to grin if I go blind
You said this sickness was so fucking fleeting
‘Your world’s absurd’ the old men sing
But these kids think actions carry meaning
I knew I never could believe in them
Who says the french can't do some proper emo? Also awesome album opening with the Stand by Me references. The tracks are absolutely banging and the whole album is worth listening to. dominikgray
Girl and Her Bad Mood are a dreampop band from Indonesia who excel at nestling heartbreakingly beautiful melodies amidst silvery guitars. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 23, 2023