Rats
Dreams Infested: Daemon Grimm's Haunting Tale of Betrayal and Despair
Lyrics
Inside these walls I hear them
Perception of disturbing noises or thoughts within the confines of the speaker's environment.
Inside my head they're screaming
Intense mental distress manifested as inner voices or thoughts that are loud and distressing.
They've come to feed on me
Perceived threat from external forces that are seeking to exploit or harm the speaker.
I cannot get to sleep
Insomnia due to anxiety or fear, preventing the speaker from achieving restful sleep.
I am dreaming of rats
Symbolic dreams featuring rats, possibly representing negative influences or emotions.
Trimming flesh from the Fat
Metaphorical depiction of removing excess or undesirable elements, possibly from one's life.
I'm wide awake in the dead of the night (Disarrayed)
Awareness and alertness during the night, despite chaos or confusion (disarray).
I'm dead asleep in the middle of the day (Dreaming)
Sleeping deeply during the day, suggesting a reversal of the typical sleep-wake cycle (dreaming).
Their teeth sink into me
Symbolic intrusion of challenges or problems, causing deep emotional wounds.
Deeper and deeper
The intensification of troubles or difficulties, potentially becoming overwhelming.
I'm such a light sleeper
Reference to the speaker's sensitivity to disturbances, indicating a fragile emotional state.
Wake me up when the skin fucking breaks
Desire for a wake-up call when facing a situation where emotional pain becomes unbearable.
(Aye) what's been on your mind
Inquiry into the thoughts occupying someone else's mind.
While you try to fall asleep at night
An encouragement to face one's fears and anxieties during the night.
Don't be scared you'll be alright
Assurance that despite challenges, the speaker will overcome difficulties.
You've made it through far worse things
Reflection on past resilience, suggesting the ability to endure tough situations.
They're feeding on my weakness
External forces taking advantage of the speaker's vulnerabilities and flaws.
Chewing on my subconscious
Symbolic consumption of the speaker's subconscious mind by negative influences or thoughts.
Food for thought
Metaphorical connection between thoughts and nourishment, possibly negative or harmful.
Fear of betrayal
Fear of being betrayed by someone close or facing betrayal in general.
Blade penetrating my back
Metaphorical imagery of betrayal, represented by a blade penetrating the speaker's back.
They bite my hands why's that
Questioning why the speaker's hands are bitten, possibly symbolizing trust issues.
Trust is something I lack
Admission of a lack of trust, leading to the recurring theme of dreaming about rats.
That's why I'm dreaming of rats
Connecting the theme of distrust to the recurring symbolic dreams featuring rats.
My life feels like trash
Expression of a sense of worthlessness or dissatisfaction with one's life.
Got me burnt all the fuck up
Feeling emotionally burnt out or overwhelmed, reduced to a state of ashes.
Turned to ash just like that
Reflection on the transient nature of life, using the metaphor of turning to ash.
Sulking in the memories
Engaging in self-pity or dwelling on past memories that contribute to negative emotions.
Trying to defeat that negative energy
Efforts to overcome negativity and counteract harmful energy within oneself.
(Aye) what's been on your mind
Continuation of the inquiry into another person's thoughts during sleep.
While you try to fall asleep at night
Encouragement to confront and overcome fears and anxieties while attempting to sleep.
Don't be scared you'll be alright
Reassurance that, despite challenges, the speaker will ultimately be fine.
You've made it through far worse things
Recollection of past resilience, emphasizing the ability to endure challenging circumstances.
To shambles in seconds what is the meaning
Reflection on the sudden and catastrophic collapse of stability, questioning its significance.
I cannot suppress these feelings
The inability to suppress overwhelming and distressing emotions or thoughts.
They find me when I'm sleeping
Symbolic representation of being vulnerable and exposed during moments of sleep.
Restless and breathless
A state of restlessness and breathlessness, possibly due to anxiety or fear.
I am dreaming of rats
Reiteration of dreaming about rats, emphasizing the persistence of negative thoughts.
Dreaming of rats
Continuation of the recurring theme of dreams featuring rats.
Trimming flesh from the fat
Metaphorical imagery of removing undesirable elements, possibly related to the speaker's own flaws or burdens.
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