Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: hardcore
Song Meaning of “Yahrzeit Homily” by Eidola
Eidola’s ‘Yahrzeit Homily’ is a song of remembrance and reflection. It speaks of loved ones who have passed on and the grief that they leave in their wake. The song encourages listeners to savor precious memories of the deceased, rather than wallow in sorrow. Even when life feels empty and bleak, we can honor our memories and come to accept our grief.
The narrator lives with the weight of their grief and remembers the deceased with an open heart, accepting what has been lost and not giving in to despair. The wish for loved ones to rest in peace is also expressed, in the line “may the departed, safe in their universal union, find peace”. After accepting the reality of the death, we can start to remember and cherish the life of the departed. We can meditate on our fragile existence and find a source of strength to keep on going.
Over a soft backing of gentle guitar and piano, we are reminded to cherish our memories for us to find solace in our grief. Rather than forgetting the past, we can use it as a foundation to build a brighter future. ‘Yahrzeit Homily’ is an emotion-filled song of remembrance and a call to move on, while letting go of our sorrow.