The Favorite Game

Coroner's song 'The Favorite Game' delves into the haunting beauty and inherent tragedy of human existence. The opening lines, 'A Fire lights it’s to see / Makes tragedy look beautiful,' set the tone for a narrative that finds a strange allure in sorrow and destruction. The imagery of 'black gasoline smoke' and 'soaked remains' evokes a scene of devastation, yet there's an almost poetic quality to the way these dark elements are described. This juxtaposition suggests that even in the bleakest moments, there is a form of beauty to be found, albeit a tragic one.

The lyrics continue to explore themes of sorrow and loss, with lines like 'From leaves drops liquid sorrow' and 'The soft voice of reason / Shattered pre-polished remains.' These phrases paint a picture of a world where reason and logic have been overwhelmed by emotion and chaos. The 'liquid sorrow' dripping from leaves could symbolize tears or the pervasive nature of sadness, seeping into every aspect of life. The 'shattered pre-polished remains' hint at the destruction of something once whole and beautiful, now broken and irreparable.

As the song progresses, it touches on themes of love, fear, and existential questioning. 'Given love without an answer / Servitude a game of fear' speaks to the complexities and often unreciprocated nature of love, as well as the fear that can accompany it. The repeated questioning of 'Where do I belong?' underscores a deep sense of existential uncertainty and search for meaning. The imagery of 'stars shall stop' and 'leaving scars in Angels faces' adds a cosmic dimension to the song, suggesting that these themes of sorrow and beauty are universal and timeless.