Dead and Wet
Humanity's Demise: Reflections on Love, Hate, and Tragedy
Lyrics
Today a man shot me to death the Lord has blessed him
Expressing the narrator's death caused by someone who shot them; ironic blessing from the Lord may suggest a twisted view of fate or divine will.
Then he was pissing on my corpse so now I'm dead and wet
Describing a disrespectful act post-mortem, where the assailant urinates on the narrator's lifeless body, emphasizing the gruesome nature of the incident.
A disingenuous tear rolled down his cheek when pulled the trigger
Highlighting the shooter's insincerity through a fake tear shed while taking a lethal action, possibly indicating a lack of remorse or genuine emotion.
A human is a human in spite of the hate
Affirming the common humanity of individuals despite the presence of hatred, suggesting a reflection on the shared human experience.
Darling why didn't I listen to you this time?
Pondering regret for not heeding advice, addressing a beloved individual; questioning why the narrator didn't listen, implying consequences or warnings.
Oh Darling why dindn't I listen to you this time?
Repetition of the question, reinforcing the theme of regret and the consequences of not heeding advice.
Today a man shot me to death the Lord has blessed him
Recurrence of the violent incident, possibly underscoring the tragic nature of the event and the impact on the narrator.
My love is crying me a river cuz I'm dead and wet
Describing the emotional response of the narrator's love, crying profusely, connecting emotions to the narrator being "dead and wet."
A disingenuous tear rolled down his cheek when pulled the trigger
Reiteration of the insincere tear shed by the shooter, emphasizing the emotional manipulation or lack of genuine remorse.
A human is a human in spite of the hate
Reaffirming the shared humanity of individuals in the face of hate, echoing the sentiment expressed in line 7.
Darling why didn't I listen to you this time?
Revisiting the theme of regret and questioning why the narrator did not heed advice from a loved one.
Oh Darling why didn't I listen to you this time?
Repetition of the question, intensifying the sense of regret and the consequences of ignoring guidance from a loved one.
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