parasite
Yearning Echoes: Embracing the Parasite Within
Lyrics
No one is coming to save me
No external help or rescue is imminent for the speaker.
But am I a victim
The speaker questions if they are a passive target of circumstances.
When I'm just here willing to bleed
The speaker is willing to endure pain or suffering.
Run my rivers like Moses
Metaphorically, the speaker wants their emotions to flow deeply like rivers, evoking the imagery of Moses parting the Red Sea.
So send all your locusts
A plea to remove obstacles or troubles from the speaker's life.
Set me free
The speaker desires liberation from their struggles.
I'm begging, don't leave
A desperate plea for someone not to abandon the speaker.
Take all you want from me
The speaker is willing to sacrifice for others.
Just drain what you like
Encouraging others to take what they desire from the speaker.
Leave me half full
The speaker wants to retain some essence of themselves despite giving to others.
You're a parasite
A direct accusation that someone is draining the speaker emotionally or spiritually.
But you make me feel whole
Paradoxically, the person causing harm also provides a sense of completeness to the speaker.
Can I just cut it off
The speaker contemplates severing ties or emotions.
You're making it so I'm not strong enough
The harmful influence weakens the speaker, making them feel less resilient.
But bleeding me dry kills the both of us
An acknowledgment that the emotional drain is harmful to both parties.
So if I just die will I break the cuffs
Questioning whether death would free the speaker from the emotional bonds.
Will I last another year
Uncertainty about how long the speaker can endure the situation.
Or am I just a preview
The speaker wonders if their current state is just a glimpse of what's to come.
Can I make the ending clear
Seeking clarity about the ultimate outcome of the relationship or situation.
Enough for you to see through
Questioning if the speaker's actions are transparent enough for others to understand.
I'm fine, I lied
The speaker falsely claims to be okay, concealing their true feelings.
But I'll keep it all inside
The speaker chooses to internalize their struggles for the sake of someone else.
For you
The speaker sacrifices their well-being for another person.
Mmm, for you
Reiteration of the sacrifice made for someone else.
I'm begging, don't leave
A plea not to abandon the speaker emotionally or physically.
Take all you want from me
Repetition of the willingness to give everything to someone else.
Just drain what you like
Encouraging others to take what they desire from the speaker.
Leave me half full
Desiring to maintain some personal reserve despite being drained.
You're a parasite
A repeated accusation that someone is consuming the speaker's essence.
But you make me feel whole
Despite the harm caused, the person also brings a sense of completeness to the speaker.
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