The Low Road Has No Exits
Grief's Riches: Navigating Desolation in 'The Low Road Has No Exits'
Lyrics
Wherever I go, there too shall be grief.
Expressing a sense of inevitable sorrow accompanying the speaker wherever they go.
(My love) doting on me, tenderly.
Describing affection and care from a loved one.
Vacant praise for her hollow man.
Acknowledging insincere admiration for an empty or shallow individual.
Such poise.
Commenting on the person's composure and style.
What loyalty.
Questioning the loyalty of someone.
What elegance.
Questioning the elegance of someone.
Inspired lust in a languid tongue.
Describing the impact of seductive desire through suggestive language.
(Gave blood) and found me where there once was none.
Reflecting on a personal change or transformation.
So I burned the bridge she'd have taken to leave.
Destroying a relationship or connection before the other person can leave.
Each one.
Emphasizing the repetition of burning bridges with multiple individuals.
She's all I have left.
Highlighting the importance of a specific person in the speaker's life.
C'est la vie.
Accepting the hardships of life with the phrase "That's life."
C'est la vie.
Repeating the acceptance of life's difficulties.
The more it spreads the closer I come.
Indicating that challenges are intensifying as the speaker approaches them.
(Better off behind your back)
Suggesting hidden actions or motives that are advantageous when not known.
Where we consummate in the presence of none.
Describing a private or intimate moment without any witnesses.
(Dead weight don't wait)
Implying a lack of patience for burdensome situations.
For the violent and endless stream
Referring to a continuous and forceful negative influence.
(A spineless yet supporting cast)
Characterizing a group of people who lack charm but provide support.
Of charmless that are harming me.
Expressing harm caused by individuals lacking charm.
From the cradle to the grave it has been a walk of shame.
Reflecting on a lifetime marked by disgrace or dishonor.
What did you think that your absence could bring, old friend?
Pondering the expectations associated with someone's absence.
My heart, it burns with cavities.
Metaphorically conveying emotional pain and damage to the heart.
A slur couldn't rouse the sadness I've seen.
Downplaying the impact of insults or derogatory language on the speaker.
Look close.
Encouraging a closer examination of life's beauty despite difficulties.
That beauty is life and she's with me.
Affirming that life's beauty is present and accompanying the speaker.
Flaunted indifference is cheap cologne.
Dismissing indifference as unimpressive and ineffective.
Actor, you speak of me in formal tones.
Addressing an actor who speaks of the speaker in a formal manner.
To the gutless dogs that have cried mutiny.
Referring to disloyal individuals who rebel against authority.
Know this: marooned with grief, I'm richer than kings.
Claiming richness in experience despite isolation and sorrow.
From the cradle to the grave it has been a walk of shame.
Reiterating a lifetime marked by disgrace or dishonor.
I am dead.
Stating a metaphorical death or emotional demise.
What is one less worm?
Pondering the insignificance of one less negative influence.
Seconds off of a prisoner's term?
Considering a slight reduction in suffering for a prisoner.
This is hell.
Expressing a sense of despair or an extremely challenging situation.
You brought a candle to burn?
Questioning the usefulness of a symbolic gesture or action.
I am death.
Reiterating the theme of death or the end of something.
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