Lyric discussion by PhiloMath 

I think it's the representation of love, the way the memories flood back in perfect ideals ("Your father's body was Judgement Day" -- mixing personal love for someone with the Image of Christ, relaying love in the ultimate spiritual terms), for someone who's lost the one they love.

The woman I love quoted this song to me, when she left.

Yes! I think it could be about a sad breakup after a long relationship, and not necessarily about death. This better explains why his parents would both be present, at the very least.

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