Kiss Me Like Judas
Kiss Me Like Judas: Redemption in the Blizzard's Embrace
Lyrics
The show in Philly was a wash out.
The performance/show in Philadelphia didn’t go well.
We were too old for the crowd.
The performers felt they were too mature or not fitting for the audience's taste.
They wanted to see the school children.
The audience preferred seeing younger performers, possibly school children.
The whole Goddam thing bummed me out.
The entire experience was disheartening or disappointing.
Went back to the hotel early.
They returned to their accommodation early.
A blizzard blew across the Delaware
A heavy snowstorm moved over the Delaware area.
to the place where the soldiers had suffered.
They visited a place with historical significance where soldiers had endured suffering.
Their desperation hung in the air.
There was a lingering feeling of the soldiers' desperation in the atmosphere.
Went to the cafe for pie and coffee.
They went to a café for dessert and coffee.
There was no one to talk to in there.
No one was available for conversation at the café.
I went back to my room and crawled into my bed
The narrator returned to their room and went to bed.
and I was asleep in an hour.
The narrator fell asleep relatively quickly.
So kiss me like Judas so I can go die
The narrator seeks a profound or intense final kiss, akin to Judas, possibly symbolizing betrayal or sacrifice.
for something bigger than my own.
They desire to give up their life for a greater cause beyond personal interests.
I've had enough pleasure
The narrator feels they've had their share of pleasure.
served up in full measure
They've experienced abundant enjoyment.
and now is my time to atone.
It's now time for the narrator to seek redemption or make amends for their actions.
Followed the blizzard into New York City
They traveled to New York City following the blizzard.
played a gig at the Rodeo Bar.
Performed at the Rodeo Bar in NYC.
The people up there were friendly.
The people there were welcoming and accommodating.
They knew we had come through the storm.
The audience recognized the effort put in despite the storm.
So kiss me like Judas so I can go die
Similar to earlier, the narrator desires a significant, intense farewell kiss.
for something bigger than my own.
Expressing willingness to sacrifice oneself for a larger purpose.
I've had enough pleasure
The narrator believes they've had their fill of pleasure.
served up in full measure
They've experienced ample enjoyment or satisfaction.
and now is my time to atone.
The narrator feels it's time to seek redemption or make up for past actions.
Without Judas, there's no crucifixion,
The crucifixion story involves Judas' betrayal, suggesting without betrayal, there's no meaningful sacrifice.
no sacrifice to wash away our sin.
The concept of sacrifice to cleanse or absolve humanity from sin.
So kiss me like Judas so I can go die
Seeking an intense farewell kiss similar to Judas, hinting at readiness to sacrifice.
and maybe be reborn again.
Expressing the desire to undergo a transformative experience, possibly rebirth.
So kiss me like Judas so I can go die
Reiterating the desire for a profound farewell kiss akin to Judas.
for something bigger than my own
Willingness to sacrifice oneself for a cause beyond personal desires.
I've had enough pleasure
The narrator believes they've indulged in enough pleasure.
served up in full measure.
They've experienced abundant enjoyment or satisfaction.
Now is my time to atone.
The narrator feels it's time to seek redemption or make amends for past actions.
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