Hand
Fateful Hands: Unveiling the Tragic Tale in Color Theory's Song
Lyrics
Do what you don’t do what you do
Emphasizes the importance of doing unconventional things and avoiding the usual actions.
With two pair eights and aces
Refers to a poker hand with two pairs (eights and aces), suggesting a risky or unpredictable situation.
I see you don’t see what I see
Highlights a difference in perspective, indicating that the speaker sees something others may not.
Misfortune through the ages
Reflects on the enduring nature of misfortune throughout history.
The gunfighter
Introduces the metaphor of a gunfighter, a tragic hero in the Old West.
An Old West tragic hero
Expands on the gunfighter's role as a tragic hero in the Old West.
Shot in cold blood (remember)
Recalls the gunfighter being shot in cold blood, prompting a reminder of a significant event.
That very hand foreshadowed
Suggests that the mentioned hand (from line #2) had foreshadowed the tragic event.
Holding the dead man’s hand in black
Describes the act of holding the "dead man's hand" (two pairs of eights and aces) in black, symbolizing doom.
Tying the damsel to the railroad tracks
References a classic Western scenario where a damsel is tied to railroad tracks, indicating impending danger.
Do what you don’t do what you do
Reiterates the importance of unconventional actions to avoid being forgotten.
For soon you’ll be forgotten
Warns that not taking risks may lead to being overlooked or ignored in the future.
I see you don’t see what I see
Repeats the idea of a different perspective, emphasizing the speaker's unique viewpoint.
Ill-fated slave to caution
Describes someone as ill-fated due to an excessive adherence to caution or safety.
Your number’s up
Suggests that the person's luck or time has run out, indicating an end to a troublesome story.
An end to your sob story
Implies a fiery conclusion to the person's story, possibly through a dramatic or spectacular event.
Your skin is flushed (on fire)
Describes flushed skin, hinting at intense emotions or a critical situation ("on fire").
A crowning blaze of glory
Portrays a dramatic and glorious end, likening it to a crowning moment.
Holding the dead man’s hand in black
Revisits the concept of holding the "dead man's hand," suggesting an inevitable unfortunate fate.
Destined to take a bullet in the back
Foretells the inevitable consequence of taking a bullet in the back, reinforcing the theme of unavoidable fate.
Do what you don’t do what you do
Encourages taking actions outside the norm to stay vigilant and cautious.
And sleep with one eye open
Advises constant vigilance, as indicated by sleeping with one eye open to potential dangers.
I see you don’t see what I see
Reiterates the theme of a unique perspective, warning of unseen dangers that others may not perceive.
Your ultimate destruction
Predicts ultimate destruction, underscoring the gravity of the consequences of one's actions.
Holding the dead man’s hand in black
Recalls the imagery of holding the "dead man's hand," reinforcing the inescapable fate.
Listen and you can almost hear the crack
Suggests an auditory cue ("crack") associated with the tragic event, enhancing the sense of foreboding.
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