In the Blood
In the Blood: Unveiling the Legacy of Truth and Consequence
Lyrics
There in the Kanawha Valley
Referring to the Kanawha Valley, a geographical location, possibly representing a specific place or setting.
There in the phosphorus breeze
Describing a tangible atmosphere or environment marked by a phosphorus breeze, creating a vivid scene.
There in the baptismal water
Mentioning baptismal water, symbolizing purification or a significant spiritual experience.
There in the cure, there in disease
Contrasting elements of cure and disease, possibly reflecting the dual nature of life's experiences.
I can’t hide and I can’t run
Expressing inability to hide or run, suggesting a sense of vulnerability or inevitability.
I can’t lie, it always was
Acknowledging an inability to lie, indicating a commitment to truth or authenticity.
In the blood
Highlighting a recurring theme of traits or experiences passed down through generations, metaphorically in the blood.
There in the cable news crawling
Referencing cable news, Murdoch, and Dow, possibly critiquing media and influential figures for shaping perspectives.
In Murdoch and Dow
Continuing the theme of external influences, suggesting their presence in societal and political structures.
In Article 1, Section 2
Pointing to Article 1, Section 2, indicating a reference to legal or constitutional aspects with unresolved wrongs.
In wrongs we can’t write out (Now)
Acknowledging the existence of wrongs that cannot be rectified through writing or legal means.
I can’t hide and I can’t run
Reiterating the inability to hide, run, or lie, emphasizing the inescapable nature of certain aspects of life.
I can’t lie, it always was
Reaffirming a commitment to truth or honesty, possibly in the face of challenges or adversity.
In the blood
Repeating the concept of traits or experiences ingrained in one's identity, passed down through generations.
There like a cancer dividing
Using cancer as a metaphor for something divisive or destructive, possibly reflecting on negative influences.
Like original sin
Comparing the divisive nature to original sin, suggesting a fundamental and inherent flaw.
In the shadow of time
Referencing the shadow of time, hinting at the impact of past events on the present.
The thought and the crime
Introducing the themes of thought and crime, exploring the lasting consequences of actions and decisions.
That follows you home again and again and
Describing a cycle that persists and follows individuals home, suggesting the inescapable nature of certain experiences.
I can’t hide and I can’t run
Reiterating the inability to hide or run, extending to the inability to fight adequately.
I can’t fight, I ain’t enough
Expressing a sense of inadequacy in the face of challenges, possibly related to the recurring themes.
It’s a flame on fire, it's rain on flood
Using contrasting elements of flame and rain, possibly symbolizing the intensity and unpredictability of life's experiences.
I can’t lie, it always was
Reaffirming the commitment to truth, suggesting a recognition of the enduring nature of certain aspects.
In the blood
Repeating the idea of traits or experiences passed down through generations, firmly rooted in one's identity.
And I’ll wait 'til your wake in the morning
Describing a waiting period until the morning wake, possibly in anticipation of a significant event or revelation.
Biting my cheek in the pew
Depicting a personal struggle, biting the cheek in a pew, possibly during a contemplative or reflective moment.
And I’ll pray to the God you believed in
Expressing a prayer to the God believed in by someone else, recognizing the inevitable passage of beliefs with their passing.
It’s dying with you
Suggesting the gradual disappearance or fading of certain beliefs, coinciding with the individual's departure.
It’s dying with you
Emphasizing the interconnectedness of certain elements with an individual, including beliefs, which fade with their departure.
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