For me, the mere "plot" of the song doesn't encompass the whole meaning of the song. When I listen to this song I think about selfishness, responsibility, and most importantly, guilt. All of us do things that are selfish, it's a fact of life. Not that we kill all of our children obviously, but everyday things and even a lot of the big decisions we make are purely selfish. The lines "Expect you think that I should be haunted, to be living so easy and free, but it never really bothers me," apply to everyone as far as I am concerned. To be living a relatively carefree life while there are so many horrible things going on in the world can be related to the rake, and how he feels no guilt. This song means a lot to me, and reminds me to think about others and not to get too caught up with myself and my life. It also leaves me feelings disappointed by my society (including myself) and peers that live day to day life in a bubble.
Of course, he may not feel guilt because he's a psychopath ;) Sorry, Just watched an episode of a crime show :) As for guilt, it's merely God (yes, God) telling us what we already know in our hearts. We merely choose (contiously) to go against Him. It's that dang free will He cursed us with...
Of course, he may not feel guilt because he's a psychopath ;) Sorry, Just watched an episode of a crime show :) As for guilt, it's merely God (yes, God) telling us what we already know in our hearts. We merely choose (contiously) to go against Him. It's that dang free will He cursed us with...
For me, the mere "plot" of the song doesn't encompass the whole meaning of the song. When I listen to this song I think about selfishness, responsibility, and most importantly, guilt. All of us do things that are selfish, it's a fact of life. Not that we kill all of our children obviously, but everyday things and even a lot of the big decisions we make are purely selfish. The lines "Expect you think that I should be haunted, to be living so easy and free, but it never really bothers me," apply to everyone as far as I am concerned. To be living a relatively carefree life while there are so many horrible things going on in the world can be related to the rake, and how he feels no guilt. This song means a lot to me, and reminds me to think about others and not to get too caught up with myself and my life. It also leaves me feelings disappointed by my society (including myself) and peers that live day to day life in a bubble.
Of course, he may not feel guilt because he's a psychopath ;) Sorry, Just watched an episode of a crime show :) As for guilt, it's merely God (yes, God) telling us what we already know in our hearts. We merely choose (contiously) to go against Him. It's that dang free will He cursed us with...
Of course, he may not feel guilt because he's a psychopath ;) Sorry, Just watched an episode of a crime show :) As for guilt, it's merely God (yes, God) telling us what we already know in our hearts. We merely choose (contiously) to go against Him. It's that dang free will He cursed us with...