Lyrics
I take my strength from what I’m not and who I am
I draw strength from both what I lack and who I am.
I’m my own demon and redeemer
I embody both the negative and positive aspects within myself.
Black dog with the bite of fire is come to bait my soul
A metaphorical representation of depression or inner turmoil manifested as a fierce and powerful force.
Oh spirit of distemper do not tempt me to despair
A plea to the spirit or force causing unrest or disturbance not to lead to hopelessness.
This blood machine
Reference to the human body, specifically the heart, as a machine powered by blood.
This blood machine keeps beating
Emphasis on the continuous and relentless beating of the heart, symbolizing endurance.
This blood machine
Reiteration of the continuous beating of the blood machine.
Keeps beating, repeating
Highlighting the repetition and persistence of the heart's function.
This blood machine
Assertion that the blood machine will not succumb to defeat.
Will not be defeated
Reiteration of the blood machine's resilience and refusal to be overcome.
This blood machine
Reemphasizing the concept of the blood machine.
This blood machine keeps beating
Restating the continuous beating of the heart and its endurance.
I lost my religion when I found the good die young
A loss of faith or belief system due to the premature death of virtuous individuals.
This freak flag attracts the lightening to my blood
A metaphorical representation of attracting trouble or adversity due to individual uniqueness.
To curse the sting of serpent sin these liars cheats and thieves
To denounce or curse the effects of deceitful and dishonest people.
Whispering sweet nothings in a voice as loud as god
The contrast between the deceptive voices and divine proclamation.
The fuel of resistance
The strength that powers resistance is surging through one's being.
Is flooding my system
Highlighting the overwhelming presence of determination and resistance.
This human shield around my heart
A protective shield around the emotional core, symbolizing resilience.
It screams its persistence
The unwavering insistence to persevere despite challenges.
Never give up, never give in….
A resolute statement to maintain determination and resilience without surrendering.
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