Holy Water
Redemption's Elixir: Fox N' Vead's Journey through Holy Water
Lyrics
Well, I drove 85 bout a million times, seen everything there was to see
Expressing a sense of familiarity with driving at high speeds, suggesting a repetitive and perhaps monotonous experience.
Smoked so much Mary Jane, don't affect me the same, so now I'm moving on to LSD
Transitioning from using marijuana (Mary Jane) to LSD, indicating a change in coping mechanisms or seeking different experiences.
Had my way with Jack Daniels and some girls I don't remember when I moved down to Tennessee
Recounting experiences with alcohol (Jack Daniels) and casual relationships, specifically after relocating to Tennessee.
Sold my soul to the devil just to write some love letters, but it ain't working out for me
Metaphorically stating a willingness to make significant sacrifices for love, but facing disappointment or failure in the pursuit.
This holy water is what I need to keep my sorrows from drowning over me
Desiring relief from emotional pain, with "holy water" symbolizing a spiritual or cleansing element to overcome sorrows.
Lord, I can't keep pretending that I'm not a sinner, Lord knows I'm trying
Acknowledging personal flaws and the struggle with sin, expressing a sincere effort to improve.
Need this holy water to keep me from dying
Emphasizing the importance of "holy water" as a means to avoid a metaphorical death, suggesting a need for salvation or redemption.
Well, I've seen too many bottoms of a bottle for my age, my mama would say
Reflecting on excessive alcohol consumption and the consequences, with the mother offering a perspective on the negative impact.
And I dug all the ditches and burned too many bridges, but that's just the price I pay
Acknowledging a history of destructive behavior, realizing the consequences by mentioning burned bridges and ditches.
Heaven knows the hard living and the Broadway women gonna take me to my grave
Connecting hard living and relationships with women to a potential premature death, possibly referencing a self-destructive lifestyle.
And that city isn't helping my state of mind, cause all their music sounds the same
Criticizing the lack of diversity or originality in the city's music scene, highlighting a negative impact on the narrator's mental state.
This holy water is what I need to keep my sorrows from drowning over me
Reiterating the need for "holy water" to cope with sorrows, emphasizing its role as a protective and purifying force.
Lord, I can't keep pretending that I'm not a sinner, Lord knows I'm trying
Continuing the acknowledgment of personal flaws, expressing a sincere attempt to resist sinful behavior.
Need this holy water to keep me from dying
Reinforcing the critical role of "holy water" in preventing a metaphorical death, underlining its significance for the narrator's survival.
This holy water is what I need to keep my sorrows from drowning over me
Repeating the theme of relying on "holy water" to combat overwhelming sorrows, indicating a persistent need for spiritual support.
Lord, I can't keep pretending that I'm not a sinner, Lord knows I'm trying
Reiterating the struggle with sin and the genuine effort to improve, acknowledging the difficulty of pretending to be free from flaws.
Need this holy water to keep me from dying
Emphasizing the continuous need for "holy water" as a vital element for the narrator's well-being and survival.
To keep me from dying
Concluding with a plea for "holy water" to prevent a metaphorical death, indicating the ongoing battle against personal demons.
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