Drink
Eternal Thirst: Unveiling a World Drenched in Desolation
Lyrics
A dragon opened its mouth and released its breath
A powerful force (dragon) expresses itself, possibly symbolizing destruction.
Once again the wind blows from the east
The wind blows, indicating a recurring or continuous event from the east.
Angered, you can hear its temper in the window panes shudder
The intensity of anger is felt, causing the window panes to shudder.
Day in day out, the heat devastates the weak
Consistent devastation from the heat, affecting the vulnerable on a daily basis.
Dust rises up in skies
Dust rises, portraying a desolate and arid atmosphere.
Riding on locust wings
Imagery of locust wings suggests a destructive force or plague.
Vigor spirals the drain
Vigor diminishes, leading to a decline or deterioration.
Like vultures circling
A metaphorical depiction of circling vultures, symbolizing impending doom.
Dried up, the earth lies tired and worn
The earth is exhausted, portraying weariness and fatigue.
My soul's grown weary with desolation
The speaker's soul is weary, experiencing profound desolation.
I've muttered in prayer, called out in psalm
Prayers and psalms are uttered, expressing a plea for relief or change.
My souls grown weary, only my tears to drink
Emotional exhaustion is emphasized, with tears being the only solace.
I inhale dust like an addict
A simile comparing dust inhalation to addictive behavior.
My mouth is as dry as the well
The speaker's mouth is parched, emphasizing the severity of the drought.
Oh heavens receive these prayers
A plea for divine intervention, asking the heavens to receive prayers.
Fabricate these cries into clouds
Desire for transformation, turning cries into clouds, possibly seeking relief.
The leaves curled up their nose and cursed the relentless surge
Nature reacts negatively, with leaves cursing a relentless surge, suggesting adversity.
Branches become brittle bones, trembling in the wind
Branches become brittle, symbolizing vulnerability in the face of challenges.
The veins drank up the last of earth's drip
The last remnants of essential resources are consumed.
Roots retire, exhausted at their digging
Roots retire, indicating exhaustion and depletion of foundational support.
Dried up, the earth lies tired and worn
Repetition of the earth's exhaustion, emphasizing a persistent state of weariness.
My soul's grown weary with desolation
Continued weariness of the soul, suggesting a prolonged period of despair.
I've muttered in prayer, called out in psalm
Prayers and psalms persist, indicating a relentless search for solace.
The well is dried up, only my tears to drink
The well is dried up, and tears remain the only source of sustenance.
Dried up, the earth lies tired and worn
Repetition of the earth's exhaustion and the soul's weariness.
My soul's grown weary with desolation
Continued weariness, highlighting the persistence of desolation.
I've muttered in prayer, called out in psalm
The speaker's prayers and psalms persist, yet the well remains dry.
The well is dried up, my soul is parched
Emphasis on the parched state of the soul in addition to the dry well.
At last a change in the seasons
A glimmer of hope as the seasons change, suggesting a potential shift in circumstances.
The life turned bitter will be made sweet again
Transformation of bitter experiences into sweetness as life changes.
Blessed the wind that pulls heaves the clouds in
Blessing acknowledged for the wind that brings clouds, symbolizing positive change.
The life turned bitter will be made sweet again
Reiteration of the positive transformation, emphasizing the sweetness after bitterness.
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