Games of Consequence
Intricate Games: Decoding Kyle Krone's 'Games of Consequence'
Lyrics
We play these games of consequence
We engage in activities with significant outcomes and repercussions.
Oh fire and rain
Mentions elemental forces symbolizing intensity and contrast.
Of steel in trench
Describes a situation of conflict and struggle using the imagery of steel in a trench.
Of death and faith
Refers to themes of mortality and belief.
Of chance desire
Highlights the interplay between risk and longing.
Of all I endeavor to find
Expresses the speaker's pursuit of various objectives.
We play these games of consequence
Reiteration of the engagement in meaningful actions with consequences.
I can't compare
Emphasizes the inability to make comparisons in the context of these activities.
I can't resist
Underlines the difficulty in resisting the allure of these impactful actions.
Of flesh and frame
References the vulnerability of the human body and its structure.
Of silent pain
Conveys the existence of pain that goes unnoticed or unspoken.
cn unwelcome guest with my name
Suggests an unwelcome presence associated with the speaker.
The many shapes I take
Reflects the diverse identities or roles assumed by the speaker.
The many rules I break
Points to a willingness to break established norms and regulations.
Games of consequence (x4)
Repetition emphasizing the gravity of the actions and their outcomes.
We play these games of random chance
Introduces the element of chance in the described activities.
Of weakened will
Addresses the fragility of determination and resolve.
Of sleep and dance
Mentions contrasting states of rest and movement.
We play these games of consequence
Reiterates the theme of engaging in significant actions with consequences.
By foot and stone
Describes the mediums or tools through which actions are carried out.
By horse and lance
References historical or symbolic elements like horse and lance.
Record the names
Indicates a record-keeping aspect associated with the actions.
Observe the dates
Highlights the importance of recording specific details.
We make our offer on the plate
Suggests making a commitment or offering in a tangible way.
Inside a cage of bone and skin
Describes the human body as a confined structure.
The engines turns
Implies a transformative process or progression within the confines of the body.
Creation
References a creative or generative force.
The many shapes I'll take
Repetition of the idea of assuming various forms or roles.
The many rules I break
Reiteration of the willingness to defy established norms.
Games of consequence (x4)
Final repetition emphasizing the significant consequences of the described actions.
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