... to the absence of belonging. This is shown in the beginning of the song, where the lyrics say: "When this began, I had nothing to say, And I get lost with the nothingness inside of me, I was confused". These lyrics are delivered after a strong opening rock riff, which is utilized to help create a tense atmosphere ... he was feeling was his own fault and that all he wants is to belong: "I wanna heal, I wanna feel what I thought was never real, I wanna let go of the pain I've felt so long (Erase all the pain till it's gone), I wanna heal, I wanna feel like I'm close to something real, I wa...

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... interpretation of their heart-pounding drum beats and soaring lyrics should be completely left up to the individual listener. I can, however, give you some background information and historical facts, as well as explanations of what their music has meant to me personally. The band is called Dead Can Dance, and ... clear vocal theatrics. Lisa Gerrard's voice has a range unlike any I have ever heard and she has a particular habit of singing what sounds like lyrics, but is actually just sounds alternating between highs and lows with the mood of the music. This was quite an unusual combinati...

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