Cockroach
Unmasking Deceit: The Poisonous Dance of Betrayal in Joseph Arthur's 'Cockroach'
Lyrics
You're putting poison here
You are introducing harmful elements or negativity into the situation.
You're putting poison here
Repetition emphasizes the act of introducing poison or negativity.
And now you're a cockroach
Metaphorically, you've transformed into a resilient and undesirable entity (cockroach).
Crawling on bones
Symbolizing navigating through a challenging or harsh environment, possibly the aftermath of conflict.
Pretending your war
You're pretending that your personal struggles or conflicts have already been successfully resolved.
Has already been won
Despite the pretense, the victory in your supposed war is not genuine.
You never give anything
You exhibit a lack of generosity or compassion towards others.
To any human being
Your generosity is conditional, only extended when there's an expectation of receiving something in return.
Unless they
Emphasizing the transactional nature of your interactions.
Give you something in return
Your involvement or assistance is contingent upon reciprocation.
If you get burned
If you face consequences, you'll retaliate or respond negatively.
You're gonna burn
Repeated warning that facing consequences will result in suffering or negative consequences.
And when you finally go away
When you depart or leave, the speaker has already distanced themselves emotionally.
I'm already gone
Reiterating that the speaker has emotionally detached before your departure.
And when you finally say what you say
When you express yourself, the speaker is already expressing their emotions through this song.
I'm singing this song
Continuation of expressing emotions through song, suggesting a form of catharsis or release.
Your heads in quite a fix
Your mind is in a difficult situation or dilemma.
The demon you never resist is coming
A persistent and irresistible negative force is approaching or influencing you.
And he's leaning against your front door
This force is metaphorically at your doorstep, possibly representing a looming problem.
The neighbors are asking you what it's all for
Others are questioning your actions or choices, seeking an explanation.
And still you could never admit
You find it challenging to admit culpability or the potential for preventing harm.
That maybe you could have prevented destruction
Suggesting that you could have taken actions to avoid causing harm or destruction.
As it came out of your very core
The destruction emerges from your innermost self or core, indicating personal responsibility.
My friend you are starting to become a bore
Your behavior is becoming monotonous or tiresome to your friend.
And when you finally go away
Reiteration that when you depart, the speaker has already emotionally disengaged.
I'm already gone
Reiterating the emotional distance preceding your departure.
And when you finally say what you say
When you express yourself, the speaker is already expressing their emotions through this song.
I'm singing this song
Continuation of expressing emotions through song, emphasizing a coping mechanism.
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