Funeral Lyrics – Rachel Lorin

[Chorus]
The chorus highlights the protagonist's affinity for dressing in black, associating it with beauty and uniqueness. They assert that "bad girls" like themselves are drawn to the strange and unusual, embracing their status as outsiders. The repeated motif of being "dressed for a funeral" reinforces the theme of embracing darkness and mortality.

[Verse 2]
In this verse, the protagonist describes their vision for the future, which includes living in an old, abandoned house filled with eerie imagery such as skeletons and cobwebs. They express a desire for solitude, finding companionship in ghosts who understand their emotions. The imagery of decay and isolation further underscores the protagonist's affinity for the macabre.

[Pre-Chorus]
The protagonist continues to embrace darkness, finding beauty in blood, graves, and curses. These elements, typically associated with death and the occult, are portrayed as aesthetically pleasing to the protagonist. They reject conventional notions of beauty and instead find solace in the darker aspects of life.

[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated, reinforcing the protagonist's embrace of their unconventional identity. They assert that being a "black sheep" is beautiful, celebrating their uniqueness and defiance of societal norms.

[Bridge]
In the bridge, the protagonist acknowledges their attraction to things that make others uncomfortable, including their own inner demons. Despite knowing that their desires may be considered wrong by society, they refuse to conform or be saved. This defiance further reinforces their embrace of their own darkness and uniqueness.

[Chorus]
The final chorus reaffirms the protagonist's affinity for the strange and unusual, emphasizing their rejection of societal expectations and their embrace of their own identity. They assert their beauty and uniqueness as "black sheep," finding empowerment in their defiance. ...Read Less