Lachryma

About this song

The title comes from Medieval Latin meaning 'tear', and may reference the Lacrimosa, a part of the Dies Irae sequence in the Catholic Requiem Mass. Frontman and primary songwriter Tobias Forge has described the song as being about self-deceit.

What it's about

The song is about love and heartache, and the feeling of being worn out from begging for someone's affection.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.

Fun facts

• Covered once, including “Lachryma (Cover) by Duck With A Knife”.
• Written by Tobias Forge and Fat Max Gsus.
• Produced by Gene Walker.