Lyrics
this is the bed that i have made
This represents the consequences of one's actions or choices, metaphorically symbolized as a bed.
this is the grave where i will lay
Portrays the finality or consequence of those actions, akin to being buried in a grave.
these are the hands where i will bury my face
Expresses the emotional response or regret regarding those actions.
i don't believe in wasting time
Rejects the idea of spending time pursuing elusive truths.
searching for truth you never find
Highlights the futility in searching for absolute truths.
nobody moves we live in the great decay
Depicts a stagnant, unchanging state of existence, termed as "the great decay."
all these ghost towns share a name
Refers to various places losing vitality and becoming deserted, carrying the same essence.
anywhere, usa
Emphasizes the universality of this decline, mentioning a generic location.
all these strangers look the same
Highlights the loss of individuality and the sameness among strangers.
day after day after day
Reinforces the repetitive nature of this stagnant existence.
this great decay, the great decay
Reiterates the theme of decline and stagnation.
from birth to the grave
Symbolizes life's journey from beginning to end.
and I've seen what it can do
Indicates firsthand experience of the effects of decline.
and I'm afraid its got me to
Expresses fear or concern about being ensnared by this decay.
cause i can feel it suck me in
Describes the sensation of being drawn into this negative state.
cause i can feel I'm losing grip
Portrays the feeling of losing control or influence over one's life.
day after day its static life
Highlights the monotonous and unchanging nature of daily life.
week after week is sacrificed
Emphasizes the continual sacrifice or loss without meaningful change.
month after month you meditate
Suggests a recurring cycle of reflection or contemplation.
all of the years that waste away
Portrays the passage of time without significant achievement.
this is the life that i embrace
Acceptance or acknowledgment of the current state of life.
this is the world that i create
Implies responsibility for contributing to the environment or circumstances.
falling into the great decay
Describes a sense of falling or succumbing to the decay.
give in give in give up
Encourages surrender or resignation to the deteriorating situation.
all these verses share a theme
Indicates the similarity in the underlying message of various verses, emphasizing insignificance.
we don't amount to anything
Reflects a pessimistic view on personal achievements or worth.
its the day after bloodsucking day
Reinforces the repetitive and draining nature of existence.
this great decay, this great decay
Reiterates the overarching theme of decay and decline.
asleep in your grave
Conveys a state of resignation or acceptance of a bleak fate.
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