...they come to us, these restless dead, Shrouds woven from the words of men, With trumpets sounding overhead( The walls of hope have grown so thin And all our vaunted innocence Has withered in this endless frost) That promise little recompense For all we risk, for all we've lost...

Mira Grant
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In the song “They Come to Us, These Restless Dead” from the album “The Road Goes Ever On,” by progressive rock band Yes, the lyrics state that “they come to us.” This would be referring to people who have passed away or are dead. The song is about how people who have passed away cannot rest in peace. They are restless and restless souls continue to haunt us. The lyrics also go on to say that, “Shrouds woven from the words of men,” is what shrouds these restless souls.

It is words that tell people of these dead people’s stories that they cannot rest in peace. When someone dies, it is important for their family and friends to learn as much as they can about the person who has passed away. As discussed earlier in this article, knowing more about one another helps make relationships stronger.

Lastly, the lyrics describe how the walls of hope have become thin and they are losing all innocence. This means they are losing all trust in one another and are losing hope that their relationships will last forever. There is a large chance that these restless souls will never be called home by their families because they will not be able to rest in peace until everyone has learned everything there is to know about them.

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