Lyrics
I'm walkin' to the other side
I am walking to the other side.
With the devil tryin' to take my mind
The devil is attempting to influence or control my thoughts.
And my soul's just a silhouette
My soul is depicted as a silhouette.
In the ashes of a cigarette
Symbolizing contemplation in the aftermath of a smoked cigarette.
Illusions never fake their lies
Illusions consistently maintain their deceptive nature.
Trick cards fool the eye
Deceptive methods like trick cards can fool the observer.
Carry zeros over till they add up
Numerical placeholders accumulate, suggesting persistence in a futile pursuit.
Bury tears in the chapters you shut
Emotional pain is hidden or buried within the stories you close off.
Sometimes the jail can't chain the cell
Even in confinement, the jail may fail to control the individual.
And the rain's too plain to tell
Rain, a straightforward symbol, fails to communicate its message.
All alone by a barren well
Isolation by a dry well, possibly representing emotional desolation.
The scarecrow's only scarin' himself
The scarecrow, typically a symbol of fear, is ironically scaring itself.
I've been diggin' the ground
Actively engaged in digging through challenges or difficulties.
Through the dust and the clouds
Persevering through hardships, symbolized by dust and clouds.
I see miles and miles
Observing vast distances, perhaps metaphorical for life's journey.
And the junkyard piles
Surrounded by discarded items, representing the accumulation of life's experiences.
I wanted hope from a grave
Seeking hope from a seemingly hopeless situation or place.
I wanted strength from a slave
Desiring strength from a source that may be subservient.
What gives you comfort now
Questioning what brings comfort now, with a potential warning of future consequences.
Might be the end of you then
Current sources of comfort may lead to eventual downfall.
Crows are pullin' at my clothes
Symbolic representation of challenges or negativity affecting personal integrity.
The wind got my fingers froze
Harsh conditions causing physical discomfort and numbness.
Standing all day keepin' watch
Remaining vigilant for an extended period, safeguarding lost treasures.
Over all the treasures we lost
Guarding over valuable things that have been lost or abandoned.
Sometimes the jail can't chain the cell
Similar to line 11, emphasizing the limitations of confinement.
And the rain's too plain to tell
Reiteration of rain's inability to convey a clear message.
All alone by a barren well
Echoing the solitude near a barren well, possibly emphasizing emotional emptiness.
The scarecrow's only scarin' himself
The scarecrow, a symbol of fear, is trapped in its own fears.
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