King of the Flies
Consequences of Moral Decay: King of the Flies' Tale
Lyrics
Right from the start I got it wrong
Expressing a recognition of initial mistakes or misjudgments.
I did the things I shouldn't have done
Regret over engaging in inappropriate actions or behaviors.
I'm between the devil and the deep blue sea
Feeling caught between difficult choices or situations.
Now someone else looks after me
Dependency on someone else for care or support.
I stole every minute from time's locked doors
Utilizing every available moment recklessly.
Add sold used souls in bargain stores
Trading in moral values for material gain in unscrupulous ways.
Without a conscience I was king of the flies
Claiming a position of power without moral constraints.
I laid in gutters and told you lies
Engaging in dishonesty while being in a degraded state.
Yellow light bulb
A metaphorical reference to a source of dim or unclear illumination.
Light's go out at ten o'clock
Indicating a curfew or a time for darkness and closure.
Bolted steel door
Symbolizing confinement and restriction through a secure door.
This time they'll throw the key away
Anticipating a severe punishment or consequence.
Cold grey floorstone
Describing a cold, unwelcoming surface, possibly representing a harsh reality.
It feels like home now
Sarcastically portraying an uncomfortable place as 'home.'
Not another sleepless night
Expressing a desire for peaceful sleep after a troubled past.
How do the flies get in and out
Pondering the inexplicable presence of negative influences.
I changed the rules to suit myself
Admitting to manipulating situations for personal benefit.
I swapped my heart for something else
Trading emotional sincerity for something less genuine.
Stuck between the devil and an overdose
Being caught between self-destructive tendencies and substance abuse.
I played hands tied with the Holy Ghost
Engaging in a struggle with conflicting religious beliefs.
Well I made some money on my way down
Monetary gain achieved at the expense of personal descent.
I dragged my friends into the ground
Involving friends in a downward spiral of negativity or misfortune.
Get behind me Satan if you want your share
Challenging the negative force (Satan) to claim their share.
This cell is more than I can bear
Feeling overwhelmed by the consequences of one's actions.
Yellow light bulb
Repetition of the metaphorical yellow light bulb.
Light's go out at ten o'clock
Reiteration of lights going out, signaling a recurring theme of closure.
Bolted steel door
Emphasizing the security of confinement through a bolted steel door.
This time they'll throw the key away
Reiterating the severity of consequences, with the key being discarded.
Cold grey floorstone
Repeating the image of a cold, uninviting floor.
It feels like home now
Reiterating the sarcastic notion of an uncomfortable place feeling like home.
Not another sleepless night
Expressing a desire for a peaceful night's sleep amid challenges.
How do the flies get in and out
Rhetorical question pondering the entrance and exit of negative influences.
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