Theme- The theme is that those who feel guilty for what they have done carries on into the future it effects their families, loved ones, and it might pass on to the kids that they might have, and the guilty part wishes to protect everyone. Metaphor-“When the days are cold, And the cards all fold, And the saints we see, Are all made of gold.” the metaphor states that when a person gives up and everything becomes a closed door that there are no longer any good people because those who were are long gone. Metric Feet-On stanza 11 each line has recurring pattern of syllables, 6 syllables.”They say it’s what you make, I say it’s up to fate, It’s woven in my soul, I need to let you go” When the days are cold and the cards all fold And the saints we see are all made of gold When your dreams all fail and the ones we hail. D When the curtains call A Is the last of all Bm When the lights fade out G All the sinners crawl D So they dug your grave A And the. Symbolism- in line 28 it says, “and the masquerade,” it doesn’t mean an actual masquerade it really means cover up, or a hide away. D A When you feel my heat Bm Look into my eyes G Its where my demons hide D Its where my demons hide D A Dont get too close Bm Its dark inside G Its where my demons hide D Its where my demons hide. Both have very strong deep roots in the church. Saints meaning a person acknowledged as holy and kingdom as a place ruled by God. He says he can’t get through this without her help, but he also doesn’t want her to get hurt.”So they dug your grave, And the masquerade, Will come calling out, At the mess you made”Īllusion-On line 3 and 15 in this song, the words “saints,” and “kingdom” are biblical references. He tried so hard to make his bad side go away, but it hasn’t so now he is giving up. In the 7th stanza it talks about his feelings that are starting to make him doubtful. The man wishes for those close to him to stay away do to his dark side. Paraphrase-This song is about two people who are very close together. SOUND: 9/10 - The amazing bass drops are one of the key highlights in the song.