Far Away
Alien Vampires
Embracing the Abyss: A Journey Beyond Life and Death
Alien Vampires' song 'Far Away' delves into the profound and often unsettling themes of death, the afterlife, and the existential journey of the soul. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a protagonist who encounters a being that takes their soul, marking a pivotal moment they had always anticipated. This encounter is not met with fear but with a sense of inevitability and acceptance, suggesting a deep contemplation of mortality and the afterlife. The protagonist's path, which has always been leading to this moment, signifies a preordained destiny, a common theme in gothic and darkwave music, which often explores the darker aspects of human existence.
The lyrics 'You went away with all I've ever had' and 'Nothing will be the same again' reflect a profound sense of loss and transformation. The protagonist's soul and life are now in the possession of this otherworldly entity, indicating a complete surrender to the unknown. This surrender is further emphasized by the lines 'I know that now you own my death' and 'Don't even know if I can die,' which suggest a state of being that transcends traditional notions of life and death. The dark, dreamlike quality of this new existence is something the protagonist has always yearned for, indicating a complex relationship with the concept of darkness and the afterlife.
The chorus, with its haunting repetition of 'Far away, there's no space, no more time to realize,' encapsulates the essence of the song. It speaks to a realm beyond the physical and temporal constraints of our world, a place where the soul exists in a state of perpetual liminality. The final lines, 'All the distance in the world, never live never die,' reinforce this idea of an eternal, unchanging state. The song's exploration of these themes is both eerie and captivating, inviting listeners to ponder the mysteries of existence and what lies beyond the veil of death.