Lyrics
So a wandering ronin I became
Embracing a solitary and drifting existence, akin to a masterless samurai.
With a dripping blade and honor over everything
Commitment to principles and values, symbolized by a blade and prioritizing honor.
Uncomfortable in my own skin
Feeling uneasy or dissatisfied with one's own identity or circumstances.
Bound to sleepless nights and endless roads
Constrained by restless nights and endless journeys.
Demon's in my very head
Internal struggles or personal demons plaguing the speaker.
If you look, you can see me
A visible presence for those who observe closely.
Grasping for a world that makes some sense
Seeking understanding in a chaotic world, reaching for a coherent reality.
Where through the dark there waits the light
Optimism about finding light in the darkness.
Betrayal, more than a dirty word for me
Deep aversion to betrayal, considering it more than just a negative word.
Painful
Expressing the emotional weight of betrayal as painful.
Everywhere I see
Observing pain everywhere, possibly stemming from betrayal.
Trust, became a diamond to me
Valuing trust highly, likening it to a precious diamond.
Beautiful
Finding beauty in the rarity of genuine trust.
Forever out of reach
Perceiving trust as elusive and difficult to attain.
In came the sounds that would see me through
Introduction of comforting sounds that provide solace and support.
Clenched fists, stage-dives
Finding relief and salvation in energetic expressions like clenched fists and stage-dives.
Salvation found in gate-fold sleeves
Finding solace in the art and culture represented by gate-fold sleeves.
At last a place where I could breathe
Discovering a place where the speaker can finally breathe freely.
And being no good with change I threw away the key
Resistance to change, symbolized by throwing away the key to this newfound sanctuary.
You'll have to drag me out of here
A strong commitment to the newfound refuge, resisting any attempts to be removed.
I failed to protect my only brother
Regret over failing to protect a loved one, specifically a brother.
When he needed me the most
Reflecting on a past failure to support a brother in a time of need.
So I've tried to stand by those who I could
Attempting to stand by those who can be supported, learning from past mistakes.
And we were screaming all as one
Unity and shared expression, screaming together as one collective voice.
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