Blood on the Strings
Harmony of Desperation: Unveiling the Soulful Struggle
Lyrics
Woah, the levy done break now
Expressing a breaking point or crisis, possibly in a relationship or situation.
And that bottle's gone straight down
Refers to consuming alcohol quickly, possibly as a coping mechanism.
And that river runs deep, the mountains get steep
Metaphorically describing challenges and obstacles with deep emotions and loud inner turmoil.
And them voices getting too loud
Suggests overwhelming inner thoughts or external pressures.
All these feelings I’ve buried
Alludes to repressed emotions or experiences.
Is looking like a cemetery
Comparing buried feelings to a cemetery, indicating unresolved issues.
They're coming back from the grave, calling out my name
Implies past emotions resurfacing, demanding attention.
Better say a Hail Mary
Suggests a need for spiritual intervention or guidance.
You don’t know how deep it goes
Highlighting the depth of emotional pain that may not be apparent to others.
Until it's killing you slowly
Describes a gradual and agonizing process of emotional deterioration.
So you got to let it go
Encourages letting go of emotional baggage for healing.
I got blood, blood on the strings
Metaphorically representing emotional pain through blood on guitar strings.
Blood, blood on the strings
-Blood, blood on the strings
-Been playing 'till my fingers done bleed
Expresses dedication to music, even to the point of physical harm.
Got blood, blood on the strings
-Blood, blood on the strings
-Blood, blood on the strings
-Lord knows it's been a rough week
Reflects on a challenging period.
Yeah, Im channeling my Son House
Identifying with Son House, a blues musician, to convey the depth of emotional expression.
'Cause I gotta let these blues out
Expresses the need to release emotions through playing music.
So I reach for the axe, make her holler back
Describes using the guitar as an outlet for emotional expression.
Oo Lord, I'm feeling good now
Feeling a sense of relief or contentment.
Yeah I'm pounding on them steel strings
Visual imagery of intense guitar playing causing physical strain and bleeding.
And it's looking like a crime scene
-Well, my fingers gone numb, look at all of this blood
-You better call the police
Suggesting a level of intensity that may be alarming.
You don’t know how deep it goes
Reiterates the depth of emotional pain that may not be apparent.
Until its killing you slowly
Emphasizes the slow and gradual impact of emotional distress.
So you got to let it go
Reiterates the importance of letting go for healing.
I got blood, blood on the strings
Repetition of the metaphor of blood on strings, reinforcing emotional turmoil.
Blood, blood on the strings
-Blood, blood on the strings
-Been playing 'till my fingers done bleed
Reiteration of dedication to music despite the physical toll.
Got blood, blood on the strings
-Blood, blood on the strings
-Blood, blood on the strings
-Lord knows it's been a rough week
Reiterates facing a tough week.
I lay my pain down and you hear my cry
Expresses vulnerability and seeking comfort through confession.
I confess to you all of my lies
Admitting to past falsehoods or deceit.
You have always been there by my side
Acknowledges a supportive presence in challenging times.
So for you I make this sacrifice
Committing to a sacrifice or offering for support received.
Got blood, blood on the strings
Repetition of the blood on strings metaphor in the context of sacrifice.
Blood, blood on the strings
-Blood, blood on the strings
-I been playing 'till my fingers done bleed
Reiteration of the impact of intense music playing on the guitarist.
Got blood, blood on the strings
-Blood, blood on the strings
-Got blood
-Oh, only Lord knows
Acknowledges the divine perspective on the emotional struggles.
Blood, blood on the strings
Repetition of the blood on strings metaphor, emphasizing the personal sacrifice.
Blood, blood on the strings
-Blood, blood on the strings
-I got blood on the strings
-Got blood, oh only Lord knows
Emphasizes the personal nature of the sacrifice.
I got blood
Repetition of the acknowledgment of blood on the strings.
I got blood, blood, blood
-Blood on the
Concluding with a strong emphasis on the enduring impact of emotional expression.
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