Below or Above
Journey of Redemption: Below or Above
Lyrics
I've been clawing like a devil's living under my skin
The singer feels intense inner turmoil, likening it to a demonic presence.
Im like the ox at a slaughter and it's wearing me thin
Comparing oneself to an ox being led to slaughter, feeling emotionally drained and worn out.
Singing hymns of the dreadful and the chorus is thick
Singing about dreadful things with a thick, repetitive chorus.
Yeah the reaper's got me humming along
Feeling as if death (the reaper) is close, singing along with its imminent arrival.
Been up and down the river and it's aching my bones
Having experienced hardship and weariness, feeling the physical pain from these experiences.
Tied up like a harlot while they're throwing their stones
Feeling judged and condemned by others, likened to being tied up and stoned.
Fear's just a souvenir you take when you go, no bigger lie you believe in
Fear is something people hold onto, even though it's not real or substantial.
Caught me a silver tongue by the noose and a throe
Feeling trapped or caught by smooth talk and a struggle (noose and throe).
Hell never bid my stay now it;s calling me home
Despite feeling called towards a negative fate (Hell), it's not yet the time to stay there.
Heaven's got a place for the wayward sons but they never heard my name at the gates
Believing that despite one's waywardness, they aren't recognized or acknowledged in Heaven.
I could recite my sins till they're burning my lungs i know i'll pay that wage below or above
Acceptance of personal sins, acknowledging the inevitable consequence, regardless of where it is paid (below or above).
You get the rot in your stomach at the judgement throne
Feeling sickened or troubled internally when facing judgment.
While the preacher's got em hollerin' and nodding along
Observers (like preachers) influence others to agree and follow along.
There's a debt on the table and blood in my lungs, they say i caught up to Belial in height
There's a debt to settle and a feeling of being tainted by something sinful, perhaps equal to Belial (a biblical figure).
Hollow is the son of a father of lies, bred to inherit and colder the eyes
Being born into deceit or falsehood, inheriting a cold, unfeeling nature.
I know how i lived and i know that i'll die but you can never take away what's mine
Being aware of one's life choices and the inevitability of death but asserting ownership over personal experiences.
Caught me a silver tongue by the noose and a throe
Feeling trapped or ensnared again by smooth talk and a struggle (noose and throe).
Hell never bid my stay now it;s calling me home
Despite the pull towards negativity (Hell), it's not yet time to permanently reside there.
Heaven's got a place for the wayward sons but they never heard my name at the gates
Reiterating a lack of recognition or acknowledgment in Heaven despite having lived a wayward life.
I could recite my sins till they're burning my lungs i know i'll pay that wage below or above
Continuing to acknowledge personal sins and their inevitable consequence, whether in this life or the afterlife.
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