Music Quote by Dave Matthews Band: Gravedigger
“Grave digger, when you dig my grave, could you make it shallow so that I can feel the rain?”
About This Quote
Source Song: Gravedigger, Dave Matthews Band, 1995
A plea for a gentle burial that allows one to feel life's lingering presence.
In simple terms: Ask for a shallow grave to feel rain.
Respect the dead's wishes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- funeral planning
- memorial design
- grief processing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we honor the dead?
- What does rain symbolize after death?
May be morbid for some.