Ride the Demon
Ride the Demon: Battling Shadows in the Whirlwind of Pain
Lyrics
Lost in a whirlwind of pain
Feeling overwhelmed by intense pain and confusion.
I hear what you say
Acknowledging external communication but expressing inner distress.
But I'm not OK
Despite hearing words, the speaker is not emotionally well.
It's so easy to hide
Emphasizing the ease of concealing one's true feelings.
Just one more time
Alluding to repetitive self-destructive behavior.
Until I fall
Continuing self-destructive behavior until a point of collapse.
Oblivion calls
A reference to the irresistible call of oblivion or self-destruction.
Baby do you see that demon that's up on me
Asking a significant other if they notice the personal struggles.
Baby can you ride the demon that's riding me
Inviting the partner to support and help overcome personal demons.
I've been saddled up
Having endured hardships and challenges.
And rode into the ground
Experiencing difficulties leading to a collision or crisis.
Set on a course to collide
Being on a predetermined, challenging path.
But I'm no lily white
Acknowledging imperfections, not being morally pure.
Stallion for a knight
Comparing oneself to a powerful, yet flawed, entity.
I'll need your help to survive
Expressing a need for support to survive challenges.
Sharpen up your spurs
Encouraging the partner to prepare for the challenges ahead.
Sit square and tall
Advising the partner to be resilient and stand strong.
I feel the claws inside
Feeling the internal struggle intensify.
Though my backs to the wall
Facing difficulties with no apparent escape.
I know I'll never be free but
Accepting the inevitability of challenges but desiring freedom.
Baby can you ride the demon that's riding me
Reiterating the request for support against personal struggles.
Oh please can you ride the demon that's riding me
Emphasizing the plea for assistance in facing inner demons.
Banged up ridden hard
Describing the physical toll of enduring difficulties.
Saddles tight leaving scars
Highlighting the lasting impact and pain caused by challenges.
Cuts into me like a knife
Expressing the emotional wounds inflicted by hardships.
I'm running fast out of time and
Sensing the urgency of time running out.
I need your hands to bind
Seeking the partner's assistance in healing.
This darkness from the blinders on my eyes
Describing a metaphorical darkness that blinds the speaker.
I know that it's not your cross to bear
Acknowledging that the struggles are not the partner's burden.
And I see the disbelief in your stare
Noticing the disbelief or difficulty in understanding from the partner.
And maybe someday I'll find a new way
Hopeful for a future where a new approach can be found.
To buck off this demon let myself stray
Desiring to break free from the current struggles.
But today is not that day so I pray
Recognizing the current inability to escape the challenges.
That you sharpen up your spurs
Encouraging the partner to be ready for the ongoing battle.
Sit square and tall
Reiterating the internal struggle and the need for resilience.
I feel the claws inside
Feeling the claws of challenges despite being cornered.
Though my backs against the wall
Experiencing challenges with no apparent escape route.
And I know I'll never be free but
Acknowledging the persistent lack of freedom.
Baby can you ride the demon that's riding me
Asking for continued support against personal demons.
How I long to be free
Expressing a deep yearning for freedom.
Baby can you ride the demon that's riding me
Reiterating the request for support against inner struggles.
Oh please can you ride the demon that's riding me
Emphasizing the plea for assistance in facing personal demons.
Just one more ride so hold on tight
Desiring one more opportunity to overcome challenges.
Keep our lights warm
Encouraging warmth and light to endure difficulties.
We'll out run the storm
Expressing a determination to outrun challenges together.
Baby do you see that demon up on me
Reiterating the presence of inner demons affecting the speaker.
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