The Evil That Men Do
Balancing on the Razor's Edge: The Eternal Echo of Men's Evil
Lyrics
Love is a razor and I walked the line on that silver blade
Love is depicted as a dangerous and sharp tool, and the singer has experienced the risks associated with it.
Slept in the dust with his daughter
The singer has endured hardship and challenges, metaphorically represented by sleeping in the dust with someone's daughter.
Her eyes red with the slaughter of innocence
The daughter's eyes are filled with the aftermath of violence and the loss of innocence.
But I will pray for her, I will call her name out loud
Despite the darkness, the singer expresses the intention to pray for the daughter and calls her name aloud.
I would bleed for her, if I could only see her now
The singer is willing to endure pain and suffering for the daughter, emphasizing a deep emotional connection.
Living on a razor's edge, balancing on a ledge
Living in a precarious and risky situation, walking a fine line between safety and danger.
Living on a razor's edge, balancing on a ledge
Repetition of the precarious situation, highlighting the constant struggle and instability.
Balancing on a ledge, living on a razor's edge
Reiteration of the unstable lifestyle, emphasizing the constant balancing act on the edge.
Balancing on a ledge, you know, you know
Emphasis on the awareness of the challenging and dangerous situation.
The evil that men do lives on and on
The singer reflects on the enduring nature of the evil actions committed by men, suggesting a sense of inevitability.
The evil that men do lives on and on
Repetition of the idea that the evil deeds of men have a lasting impact and continue to persist.
The evil that men do lives on and on
Continuation of the theme, underscoring the lasting and perpetual nature of the evil done by men.
The evil that men do lives on and on
Reiteration of the concept that the consequences of men's evil actions persist over time.
Circle of fire my baptism of joy at an end it seems
Symbolic reference to a baptism of joy turning into a circle of fire, possibly signifying a positive experience turning destructive.
The seventh lamb slain, the book of life opens before me
Reference to a sacrificial lamb and the opening of the book of life, suggesting a transformative and significant event.
And I will pray for you, someday I may return
The singer expresses the intention to pray for someone else, hinting at empathy and compassion.
Don't you cry for me, beyond is where I learn
A plea not to grieve for the singer, as there is a journey of learning and growth beyond the current hardships.
Living on a razor's edge, balancing on a ledge
Reiteration of the precarious lifestyle, emphasizing the constant balancing act on the edge.
Living on a razor's edge, you know, you know
Emphasizing the awareness of the challenging and dangerous situation, reinforcing the theme of living on the edge.
The evil that men do lives on and on
Reflecting on the enduring nature of evil deeds, repeating the idea of the persistent impact of men's actions.
The evil that men do lives on and on
Repetition of the concept that the consequences of men's evil actions persist over time.
The evil that men do lives on and on
Continuation of the theme, underscoring the lasting and perpetual nature of the evil done by men.
The evil that men do lives on and on
Reiteration of the idea that the evil deeds of men have a lasting impact and continue to persist.
Living on a razor's edge, balancing on a ledge
Repetition of the precarious lifestyle, emphasizing the constant balancing act on the edge.
Living on a razor's edge, you know
Continuation of the awareness of the challenging and dangerous situation, maintaining the theme of living on the edge.
The evil that men do lives on and on
Reflecting on the enduring nature of evil deeds, repeating the idea of the persistent impact of men's actions.
The evil that men do lives on and on, yeah
Repetition of the concept that the consequences of men's evil actions persist over time.
The evil that men do lives on and on
Continuation of the theme, underscoring the lasting and perpetual nature of the evil done by men.
The evil that men do lives on and on
Reiteration of the idea that the evil deeds of men have a lasting impact and continue to persist.
The evil, the evil that men do
Direct reference to the evil that men do, emphasizing its presence and impact.
The evil, the evil, the evil that men do
Repetition of the direct reference to the evil that men do, emphasizing its enduring and pervasive nature.
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