Lyrics
An ocean of passion / still waters, murky with pain
An intense emotion is compared to an ocean, expressing depth. The calm surface hides the turmoil within, representing emotional pain.
Not yet traversed by man or machine and not of this earth
Describes the passion as unexplored and alien, suggesting its uniqueness and otherworldly nature, untouched by human or machine.
The tides bite back, unwilling to be understood
The emotional waves resist comprehension, biting back against attempts to understand or control them.
Martian to most but deadly to those who witness its crimson shores
Describes the passion as Martian, foreign to most, and dangerous to those who witness its intense emotional impact.
Concealed beneath the surface unmeasurable horror, suffering embodied
Conceals immense horror and suffering beneath the surface, embodying the emotional struggles hidden from plain view.
The beast which guards its heart made of secrets awaits its next victim
Portrays the emotional struggles as a guarding beast with a heart of secrets, ready to harm those who approach.
It won’t even kill you
States that the emotional turmoil won't lead to immediate destruction but aims for a prolonged, enduring impact.
That’s too easy, it wants you to last
Expresses a desire for the emotional turmoil to persist, highlighting the intent for lasting impact rather than quick resolution.
It sinks teeth into your flesh
Uses metaphorical language to depict the emotional turmoil as biting into one's being, causing profound pain.
And tears at your heart ‘til you have nothing left
Describes the emotional impact tearing at the core, leaving an individual emotionally drained and empty.
At the brink of expiration
Describes being on the verge of emotional exhaustion or collapse, facing the brink of expiration.
Relief comes reluctantly back
Relief comes reluctantly after the emotional turmoil subsides temporarily.
When the creature retires to plan its next attack
Highlights the cyclical nature of emotional struggles, with the creature (turmoil) planning its next attack during the reprieve.
But not for long
Suggests the temporary relief won't last for long, hinting at the persistent and recurring nature of emotional struggles.
You’re afraid of your own darkness too, but not like me, you don’t fear like I do
Expresses fear of one's own darkness but distinguishes it from the narrator's deeper, more profound fear.
And I don’t want to turn away, I only want to help you
Desires to help others facing emotional struggles, emphasizing a connection and willingness to support.
I want to fight the monster in you but I’m afraid I might hurt you too and that’s too much to bear
Expresses a desire to combat the emotional struggles within others but fears causing harm in the process.
I do what I do and I say what I say because I care
States the narrator's actions and words are motivated by care, suggesting a genuine intention to help.
And still you bare your teeth / Hate still lies beneath / The cycle continues
Describes a conflicting duality in someone's demeanor—outwardly showing friendliness while harboring hate beneath the surface.
I let you hurt me again / I let you hurt me again and again and again
Expresses a repeated pattern of allowing oneself to be hurt by another, highlighting a recurring vulnerability.
Why do I let you win? Why do I let you win?
Raises a question about why the narrator allows the cycle of emotional pain to continue, indicating self-reflection.
Because deep down within I know what you’re capable of
Answers the question, attributing the acceptance of pain to an understanding of the perpetrator's capabilities and their distorted concept of love.
The pain you inflict is how you were taught to love
Suggests that the pain inflicted is a learned expression of love, illustrating the complexity and dysfunction in the relationship.
And how could I turn down love?
Acknowledges the difficulty of rejecting love, even if it is distorted, indicating a struggle with emotional attachment.
I’ve already learned to forgive
Expresses a capacity for forgiveness but implies that the scars from the emotional pain will persist.
But I’ll never learn to forget
States the inability to forget the emotional wounds, emphasizing the lasting impact of the relationship.
Either way I’m stuck by your side
Regardless of the hardships, expresses a commitment to stay by the side of the person causing the emotional pain.
And I’ll be here until I’m dead
Declares a steadfast commitment to remain present in the relationship until death, despite the challenges and pain.
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