Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: indie-pop
Song Meaning of “Whale” by Alex G
“Whale” by Alex G is a song about coming to terms with the mysteries of life and death. The narrator is trying to make sense of the idea of an animal so powerful and majestic, yet inextricably linked to mortality. He talks of how while this creature may be huge and overwhelming, it’s future and fate remain uncertain and unknowable. The song is a metaphor for the narrator’s own life, and he struggles to come to terms with his mortality and the mysteries of life. He is reminded that, just as the whale will ultimately succumb to death, so too will he. The song encourages listeners to accept death as a natural part of life and to embrace its mysteries. In the end, it is a reminder that life is precious, and we must make the most of it.