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Lyrics
Giant stars collapsed
Whirling ghosts merged and shuddered
Rippling through time and space
Giant stars collapsed
Whirling ghosts merged and shuddered
Rippling through time and space
A duality, substance, power
Imbalance, equal opposite, opposite
The weight of the words lands gently
With great impact
Part of the process
Hurt buried deep to avoid the unbearable
Unearthing sheds light
Fear and confusion
Pain and pleasure
Sensory overload
Shutdown
Fear and confusion
Pain and pleasure
Sensory overload
shutdown
Slime, seething with spite
Tormentors lurk in the depths
Bleaching out the joy
Unexpected hurt floods system
Wounds opened by the brash
And the rash
Trinkets of status
Conventional worth
Value, dismissed by design
Trinkets of status
Conventional worth
Value, dismissed by design
The weight of the words lands gently
With great impact
Part of the process
Fear and confusion
Pain and pleasure
Sensory overload
shutdown
Fear and confusion
Pain and pleasure
Sensory overload
shutdown
Slime, seething with spite
Tormentors lurk in the depths
Bleaching out the joy
Unexpected hurt floods system
Wounds opened by the brash
And the rash
Trinkets of status
Conventional worth
Value, dismissed by design
Trinkets of status
Conventional worth
Value, dismissed by design
The weight of the words lands gently
With great impact
Part of the process
Fear and confusion
Pain and pleasure
Sensory overload
shutdown
Fear and confusion
Pain and pleasure
Sensory overload
shutdown
Slime, seething with spite
Tormentors lurk in the depths
Bleaching out the joy
Unexpected hurt floods system
Wounds opened by the brash
And the rash
Trinkets of status
Conventional worth
Value, dismissed by design
Trinkets of status
Conventional worth
Value, dismissed by design
The lyrics to Haiku Priestess, are a complex and poetic expression of emotions and experiences. The song is divided into four sections, each consisting of three haikus, followed by a chorus that repeats the same four lines. The haikus follow the traditional 5-7-5 syllable pattern, but they also rhyme, creating a musical and rhythmic effect.
The first section describes the cosmic origin of existence, using metaphors of giant stars, whirling ghosts, and ripples in time and space. This singer suggests that they are a product of a duality, a substance and a power that are imbalanced and opposite. This sets the stage for the contrast and conflict that will be explored in the rest of the song.
The second section focuses on the inner world, describing experiences of a range of emotions and sensations that are overwhelming and sometimes contradictory. Words such as hurt, fear, confusion, pain, pleasure, sensory overload, and shutdown are used to convey intense feelings. The chorus repeats the phrase “the weight of the words lands gently with great impact”, implying an awareness of the power and significance of expression, but that it can also be softened or moderated.
The third section shifts to the outer world, where the challenges and threats from others who do not understand or appreciate are explored. There is use of the imagery of slime, spite, tormentors, bleaching, wounds, brash, and rash to enemies and their actions. The song also contrasts values with those of the mainstream society, rejecting trinkets of status and conventional worth.
The fourth section repeats the same haikus as the first section. This creates a sense of closure and circularity, but also a subtle change in tone and emphasis.
The song is a powerful and creative example of using haiku as a form of lyrical expression. It manages to convey a lot of information and emotion in a concise and structured way, while also creating a musical and poetic effect.
