Untouchable Part II

Anathema's "Untouchable Part II" is a poignant exploration of loss, introspection, and the struggle to find peace after parting ways with someone significant. The lyrics convey a sense of confusion and a quest for understanding why certain emotions take hold, suggesting a deep internal conflict. The repetition of questions like 'Why I should feel this way?' and 'Why I should follow my heart?' indicates a search for meaning and justification for the feelings experienced by the narrator.

The imagery of the loved one being at the 'edge' of the narrator's life and sight implies a distance that cannot be bridged, symbolizing the end of a relationship or a deep connection that has been lost. The act of letting go 'to the setting Sun' and finding 'a way back home' metaphorically represents acceptance and the difficult journey towards healing and self-discovery after a significant change. The setting sun could also symbolize the end of a day or era in the narrator's life, with the implication that they must now face the coming night and find their way in the darkness.

The song culminates in a powerful expression of memory and longing, with the narrator dreaming of the person they've lost and being overwhelmed by a light that is 'so bright.' This light could be interpreted as the enduring love or impact the person has left on the narrator's life, suggesting that although they are physically untouchable, their presence remains a guiding force. The song's title itself, 'Untouchable Part II,' reinforces the theme of intangibility and the enduring nature of certain connections, even when they are no longer present in a tangible way.