Lyrics
Massacred blood on a blue horizon
Reference to a violent scene with blood, set against a blue sky.
Roadkill shows like cherubs
Comparison of roadkill to cherubs in the floodlights, suggesting a stark contrast.
In my floodlights
The speaker's perspective is illuminated by floodlights on another highway in a different state.
Another highway, another state
Continuation of the journey on a new highway in a different state.
Cigarette burns me
The speaker is physically affected by a burning cigarette.
I wake with a start
The speaker abruptly wakes up or becomes alert.
Eighteen wheels a rollin'
Introduction of eighteen wheels, possibly symbolizing a large vehicle like a truck.
Rollin' over my heart
The wheels are metaphorically rolling over the speaker's heart, suggesting emotional distress.
Smokey's in my rear view mirror
A police officer (Smokey) is seen in the rear-view mirror, emphasizing the need to move forward.
Nowhere to go except forward
The speaker has no choice but to continue on the journey.
Kessler warmed abdomen
Reference to Kessler, possibly a name, with a warmed abdomen, indicating a lack of emotional response.
No feeling, only crucifixion
Emphasis on numbness and crucifixion, suggesting a sense of sacrifice or suffering.
Eighteen wheels a rollin'
Reiteration of eighteen wheels symbolizing a powerful force.
Rollin' over my heart
Continued metaphor of the wheels rolling over the speaker's heart, emphasizing emotional pain.
Cat steel-toe heavy on the pedal
Introduction of a cat with steel-toe boots on the pedal, adding a surreal element.
Tire iron in my hand
The speaker holds a tire iron, suggesting a connection to the mechanics of the journey.
Blood clotted scarred emotion
Emotion is scarred and clotted like blood, highlighting inner turmoil.
Hand axe redecoration
A hand axe is used for redecoration, possibly symbolizing a violent or drastic change.
Regurgitated cattle cranium
A disturbing image of regurgitated cattle cranium, adding to the surreal and brutal atmosphere.
Asleep in bile
The speaker is asleep in bile, suggesting a state of vulnerability or immersion in negativity.
Nurtured by mother
A contrast between sleep and nurturing, perhaps indicating a twisted form of care.
Face down while babies lay asleep
Reference to a face-down position while babies sleep, creating a disconcerting image.
Never make a sound
Emphasis on silence, reinforcing the eeriness of the scene.
demolished rig
Mention of a demolished rig, possibly symbolizing a breakdown or destruction.
Eighteen wheels a rollin'
Repetition of the powerful image of eighteen wheels, reinforcing its significance.
Rollin' over my heart
Continuation of the metaphor with wheels rolling over the speaker's heart, suggesting ongoing emotional turmoil.
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