Lyrics
This infernal river
The speaker refers to a hellish or tormenting river.
Winds endlessly on
Indicates that the river continues without end, suggesting a relentless and enduring struggle.
The rations have run dry
Suggests a shortage of essential supplies, possibly reflecting a dire and challenging situation.
The drugs are all gone
Implies the depletion of substances, possibly substances used for escape or coping.
Hunger sets in
Introduces a theme of hunger, emphasizing the physical and emotional strain of the experience.
The withdrawals take hold
Describes the onset of withdrawal symptoms, indicating the difficulty of facing challenges without support.
Desperation is mounting
Highlights a growing sense of desperation and urgency.
The madness, it grows
Suggests an escalation of madness or mental distress in the face of adversity.
The days turn to months
Expresses the passage of time, possibly emphasizing the prolonged nature of the struggle.
Yet, here, time stands still
Contrasts the subjective experience of time with the objective passage of time, creating a sense of stagnation or suspension.
A tedious, dragging
Describes a monotonous and dragging sensation, reinforcing the purgatorial atmosphere.
Purgatorial feel
Evokes a feeling of being in a state of limbo or enduring a tedious and agonizing existence.
We've traveled so far
Highlights the considerable distance traveled, but with little perceptible progress.
But hardly can tell
Suggests a difficulty in recognizing the extent of the journey or its impact.
The depths of this jungle
Metaphorically describes the vast and challenging nature of the environment.
Dwarf the deep pits of hell
Compares the jungle's depth to the profound depths of hell, emphasizing the severity of the experience.
Psychedelic stagnation
Introduces a psychedelic element, possibly suggesting distorted perceptions or altered states.
Depraved deja vu
Describes a distorted sense of time and experience, reinforcing a sense of despair.
These desolate doldrums
Depicts a bleak and empty emotional state, possibly reflecting a sense of hopelessness.
Will soon consume us too
Suggests an impending consumption or overwhelming of the speaker by the challenging circumstances.
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