You Have Been Warned
Breaking Chains: Embracing Darkness in the World's Chaos
Lyrics
With the state of the world
Expressing concern or observation about the current state of the world.
In the state it's in
Emphasizing the critical condition of the world.
Could I just pretend
Questioning the possibility of pretending or denying the challenging reality.
I'm not at my wit's end
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed, possibly reaching a breaking point.
Can I use my get out of jail free
Considering escape options or seeking help to cope with difficulties.
Or my phone a friend
Exploring the idea of reaching out to someone for support or guidance.
Cuz dear God in Heaven
Addressing a plea or prayer to God for assistance in the challenging situation.
I am at my wit's end
Reiterating a sense of reaching a limit or breaking point.
Can I break these chains
Expressing a desire to break free from mental or emotional constraints.
That my mind has formed
Acknowledging the formation of mental barriers that need to be overcome.
Before I get swarmed
Anticipating challenges or difficulties ahead, issuing a warning.
You have been warned
Reinforcing the warning, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
When the starving part
Describing a challenging phase in the life of a struggling artist.
Of a starving artist
Highlighting the hardships faced by a creative individual.
Starts to feel so old
Reflecting on the weariness that comes with pursuing artistic endeavors.
You go farther towards the darkness
Suggesting a tendency to move towards darker aspects when faced with challenges.
No chicken in the kitchen
Using metaphorical language to convey emptiness or lack of sustenance.
No coffee on the grounds
Describing a barren or lacking environment, possibly metaphorical.
No hope to heal your heart
Expressing a sense of hopelessness and emotional pain.
When the truth comes around
Stating that truth brings emotional pain or difficulty when it surfaces.
'Cause it will come around
Emphasizing the inevitability of truth revealing itself.
Yes, it will come around
Reiterating the certainty of truth coming to light.
Can I break these chains
Echoing the earlier desire to break free from mental constraints.
That my mind has formed
Repeating the need to confront and overcome mental barriers.
Before I get swarmed
Reiterating the warning about challenges that need to be faced.
Can we carpe diem
Pondering the possibility of seizing the moment while embracing darkness.
And still love the darkness
Questioning if one can still find love and inspiration in challenging situations.
When we're carving art
Creating art despite challenges or a lack of compassion.
From the hardly heartless
Navigating the process of creating art despite a seemingly unfeeling environment.
When all is said and done
Encouraging persistence in the face of challenges and completion of tasks.
Just keep running your mouth
Advising to keep speaking or expressing oneself despite potential consequences.
Because you can't save face
Acknowledging that maintaining credibility becomes difficult when one's true nature is revealed.
When Dr. Jekyll comes out
Referencing the struggle between opposing aspects of one's personality, drawing on the Jekyll and Hyde metaphor.
I put my thoughts into songs
Explaining the purpose of translating thoughts into music for self-disavowal.
So I can disavow
Rejecting a deeper level of self-reflection through music.
The type of real self reflection
Acknowledging the need for profound self-reflection that is currently avoided.
That I need right now
Expressing a current lack of readiness for genuine self-reflection.
Yeah, you're stuck with me
Acknowledging a sense of permanence in a relationship, despite difficulties.
So just sit right down
Encouraging acceptance and preparation for what is to come.
You've been warned
Reiterating the earlier warning, signaling a sense of impending challenge or difficulty.
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