Alternative Teenage Suicide
Journey Through Desolation: Burning Brides' Alternative Teenage Suicide
Lyrics
I see you swinging through the air on a vine
Expressing observation of someone swinging with a carefree attitude, possibly indicating a disregard for consequences.
I feel awake and I wasted a smile
Feeling alert or alive, but the smile is wasted, suggesting a sense of futility or emptiness.
I like a solider in the deadly sun
Appreciation for someone resilient and brave in harsh conditions, metaphorically portrayed as a soldier in intense sunlight.
Who ain't afraid to cock a loaded gun
Admiring fearlessness, specifically the readiness to use a loaded gun, possibly symbolizing strength and determination.
In Vietnam
Reference to Vietnam, a war setting; may signify a challenging or difficult situation.
I know we're deep inside the enemy line
Acknowledging a sense of danger or risk, feeling deep within enemy territory, possibly regretting the timing of involvement.
And that I could've picked a much better time
Reflecting on the choice of timing, indicating that a better opportunity could have been chosen.
But you're the one who makes me feel more punk
Credit to someone for making the speaker feel rebellious or unconventional.
And why I've come to love the loveless junk
Explaining the reason for developing affection for things considered worthless or unlovable.
In Vietnam
Reiteration of the Vietnam reference, possibly emphasizing the harshness of the situation.
Behind the cover of the camouflage
Describing the hidden nature of the soldier's actions behind the camouflage, suggesting concealed struggles.
Behind the glory of a losing cause
Highlighting the less glamorous aspects of a cause, possibly hinting at the futility of the war.
There is a solider in the deadly sun
Repeating admiration for a resilient and fearless individual in difficult circumstances.
Who ain't afraid to cock a loaded gun
Reemphasizing the courage to use a loaded gun, symbolizing a willingness to face challenges head-on.
In Vietnam
Restating the Vietnam setting, maintaining the theme of a challenging environment.
Go go ready to go
A phrase suggesting immediate readiness or enthusiasm for action.
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