Black Crow
Embracing Solitude: Battling Inner Demons in 'Black Crow'
Lyrics
Sittin in the cold with the ones you love the most
Sitting in a cold situation with your closest loved ones
You crack yourself a grin to forget the shape you're in
Smiling to distract yourself from your current state
It's okay the exorcist has gone away
Assurance that a troubling influence has departed
Now you're just worried that you're the one to blame
Feeling anxious that you might be responsible for the situation
So why is that you let the devil hold you back
Questioning why you allow negative forces to hinder progress
After all this time it's just a lonely man
Realizing that despite time passing, you're still feeling alone
So tell me what do they know about you
Seeking understanding about yourself from others
Try to read and try to find, the answer's never clear
Attempting to find solutions in reading and searching, but answers remain elusive
The black crow will follow you
Reiteration of the impending presence of a "black crow" as a metaphor for a haunting force or negativity
The black crow will follow you
-Your boots are worn from the steps you didn't take
Feeling the effects of missed opportunities reflected in worn-out boots
Now close your eyes and find another place
Escaping reality by closing your eyes and seeking solace elsewhere
You've forgotten what you've learned throughout the years
Forgetting valuable lessons learned over time
Just an answer to the question, you've always lived in fear
Realizing that fear has been a driving force behind decisions
And if the sky is truly heating up
Speculating about drastic changes in the environment
Let acid rain fall and fill our cups
Metaphorically accepting negativity ("acid rain") to cope
So tell me what do they know about you
Seeking others' perceptions or judgments about yourself
Try to read and try to find, the answer's never clear
Struggling to find clear answers despite efforts to understand
The black crow will follow you
Reiteration of the looming presence of negativity symbolized by the "black crow"
The black crow will follow you
-The black crow will follow you
Continued emphasis on the persistence of negativity symbolized by the "black crow"
The black crow will follow you
-The black crow will follow you
-The black crow will follow you
Reiteration of the haunting and persistent nature of the "black crow"
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