Kiss The Dead

Seraphim Shock's song "Kiss The Dead" delves into the haunting and melancholic themes of lost love and the lingering presence of the past. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a protagonist who is emotionally detached, unable to feel the pain of a loved one's tears. This emotional numbness is juxtaposed with a deep yearning to have been the one for the person they lost. The imagery of a 'ghost in love with yesterday' suggests a fixation on past memories and a struggle to move forward, as the past is irrevocably gone.

The chorus, "So I kiss the dead tonight, hold my cold blue valentine," is a powerful metaphor for embracing the memories of a lost love. The 'cold blue valentine' symbolizes a love that has died, yet remains cherished in a frozen, unchanging state. This act of 'kissing the dead' signifies a ritualistic farewell, a final act of love and remembrance for what once was. The protagonist's journey up the 'old familiar stairs' and the reference to a 'perfect letter' and 'something elegant' for burial further emphasize the ceremonial aspect of saying goodbye to the past.

The song's conclusion, with the image of the loved one hanging in the summer breeze, frozen in time, encapsulates the eternal nature of this lost love. The silence that 'burns forever' inside the protagonist highlights the enduring pain and emptiness left by the absence of the loved one. Seraphim Shock masterfully combines gothic and romantic elements to create a poignant narrative about the struggle to let go and the haunting beauty of memories that refuse to fade.