Naked As We Came

I have had the song "Naked as we came" rolling around in my head a lot the past few days. It by a band called Iron and Wine and I really like their sound.

Here are the lyrics:
She says "wake up, it's no use pretending"
I'll keep stealing, breathing her.
Birds are leaving over autumn's ending
One of us will die inside these arms
Eyes wide open, naked as we came
One will spread our ashes 'round the yard

She says "If I leave before you, darling
Don't you waste me in the ground"
I lay smiling like our sleeping children
One of us will die inside these arms
Eyes wide open, naked as we came
One will spread our ashes round the yard

I don't know if there is a really strong orthodox statement in this song, but I do think there are some elements of truth in it. Job once said  "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised." I like how this song presents death not as something to be feared, but as a natural part of the human experience. I also like that they play on the idea that we won't take anything with us when we die. Basically, enjoy what you have when you have it and don't fear what the future brings. I hope you enjoy.