Death…a subject that is avoided at all costs in our modern day and society (Western society). It is labeled as something “negative”…something that shouldn’t be there….but it is though, inevitably it is there, in this existence, no way around it.
Meanwhile I don’t remember a time when there has been so many tv series and movies showing us death as entertainment in the outmost strange, horrible ways in the form of people being killed by serial killers or cancer. Watching wounded people at war, reading death numbers due to illness has become the norm in the past four years.
But here’s the deal. As long as it is on the screen “we are safe”. It will never happen to us because it is not real.
It has become “normal” not to care about the elderly, not to stand by friends and family when illness (physical and mental, both equally dangerous if you have the proper knowledge) hit them. We don’t want reminders do we?
Not talking about it has, in my opinion, pushed us away from each other. We can somehow escape death on our own. There’s even a saying here in Sweden that says “Ensam är stark” which basically means “Alone= strength” which…sadly says a lot doesn’t it?
I don’t think a lot of people have seen a dead body, been to a funeral at all by the age of 18. I am not advocating that we should bring children to funerals or anything like that but I do believe it should be talked about more, be more present in our daily lives. As it is now people are more and more pushed away from reality.
Death is an important subject in the sense that it is a reminder to look at what you have, to cherish life, to reflect, to question, to support each other and also a perfect opportunity to understand the meaning of grieving.
Mourning is such an important part of our lives. It heals.
Being sheltered away from death your entire life doesn’t feel natural and will most probably only create fear.
I find “Dusk” to be comforting.
Losing someone is never easy and yes you can also lose people while they are still alive, that doesn’t make it less painful. Death comes in all shapes and forms.
Anyhow, what I think I’m trying to say is…I guess…
“Dusk” is my little contribution to the subject of Death.
I hope you will like the song as much as I do.
The other two songs will be released on Dec 14th and Dec 16th. Stay tuned😊
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Until next time I wish you healthy and sunny days🧚🏻♀️☀️ and thank you so much for taking the time to read this post🙏🏻☀️
Loadsa love,
Dxx