Dead Again

Elena Siegman's song 'Dead Again' delves into the complex themes of life, death, and rebirth, using vivid and haunting imagery to convey a sense of existential dread and introspection. The lyrics open with the metaphor of a wolf at the door, symbolizing an imminent threat or a looming presence that the narrator feels both in waking life and dreams. This sets the stage for a journey through a world of the narrator's own design, where forced enlightenment reveals a life that is both maligned and deeply felt. The sense of being everywhere and nowhere at once suggests a disconnection from reality, a feeling of being lost in the vastness of existence.

The recurring question, 'Am I dead? Is it all over?' reflects a struggle with the concept of mortality and the search for meaning in life. The imagery of a hollow tree of life and the tide turning into rain evokes a sense of emptiness and inevitable change. The narrator's experience of serial suicide and the inability to hide from oneself highlights the cyclical nature of life and death, as well as the internal conflict that comes with self-awareness. The duality of existence is further emphasized by the moments that freeze and fall away, suggesting a fleeting and transient nature of life.

As the song progresses, the narrator experiences a resurgence of life, feeling pain and a renewed sense of being alive. However, this is short-lived as the cycle of death and rebirth continues. The repeated questioning of whether they are dead and the search for identity ('What is our name now?') underscores the ongoing struggle to understand one's place in the world. The song's haunting refrain and cyclical structure mirror the themes of eternal recurrence and the inescapable nature of life and death, leaving the listener with a profound sense of introspection and contemplation.