Lyrics
Well, you could take your knife and slice it right open inside
Expresses the idea of vulnerability and openness, suggesting a willingness to reveal inner thoughts or emotions.
And you could shove it down my throat 'til I spit out my crimes
Implies a forceful intrusion or influence, possibly referring to external pressures causing the speaker to confront their wrongdoing.
Well, you could take your knife and slice it right open inside
Reiteration of the theme of openness and vulnerability, emphasizing the act of exposing oneself emotionally.
And you could shove it down my throat ’til I spit out
Suggests a metaphorical act of self-examination and confession, using the imagery of forcing out one's mistakes or guilt.
All my life, slip slaughtered sleeps and slides
Reflects on a lifetime marked by feelings of being deceived, betrayed, or harmed, using the metaphor of being "slip slaughtered."
Slip slaughtered all my time
Repetition of the theme, highlighting a pervasive sense of vulnerability and the impact on the speaker's time.
All crooks can take my knife
Suggests a willingness to be defenseless or exposed, allowing others (crooks) to have an influence or control.
All my life, slip slaughtered sleeps and slides
Continuation of the theme, emphasizing the ongoing impact of feeling deceived or harmed throughout the speaker's life.
Slip slaughtered all my time
Repetition, underscoring the enduring nature of the emotional impact and the speaker's vulnerability over time.
All crooks can take my knife
Reiteration of the idea that those with dishonest intentions can exploit the speaker's vulnerability.
Well, you could take your knife and slice it right open inside
Revisits the imagery of using a knife to expose inner thoughts or emotions, reinforcing the theme of openness.
And you could shove it down my throat 'til I spit out my crimes
Repetition of the forceful act, possibly indicating the persistence of external pressures or internal struggles.
Well, you could take your knife and slice it right open inside
Restates the theme of vulnerability and the act of self-examination through the metaphor of using a knife.
And you could shove it down my throat 'til I spit out
Reiteration of the forceful act of confession, suggesting a continuing need to confront and address wrongdoing.
All my life, slip slaughtered sleeps and slides
Recurrence of the metaphor "slip slaughtered," emphasizing the ongoing impact on the speaker's life.
Slip slaughtered all my time
Repetition, highlighting the pervasive influence of feeling deceived or harmed on the speaker's time.
All crooks can take my knife
Restates the idea that individuals with dishonest intentions can take advantage of the speaker's vulnerability.
All my life, slip slaughtered sleeps and slides
Repetition, emphasizing the lasting impact of emotional vulnerability over the course of the speaker's life.
Slip slaughtered all my time
Reiterates the enduring nature of the emotional impact and the speaker's vulnerability over time.
All crooks can take my knife
Repetition of the warning against those with dishonest intentions exploiting the speaker's vulnerability.
All my life, slip slaughtered sleeps and slides
Reiteration of the metaphor "slip slaughtered," underscoring the ongoing emotional impact on the speaker's life.
Slip slaughtered all my time
Continuation of the theme, emphasizing the pervasive influence of feeling deceived or harmed on the speaker's time.
All crooks can take my knife
Repetition, highlighting the lasting impact of emotional vulnerability over the course of the speaker's life.
All my life, slip slaughtered sleeps and slides
Reiteration of the warning against those with dishonest intentions exploiting the speaker's vulnerability.
Slip slaughtered all my time
Repeats the metaphor "slip slaughtered," emphasizing the ongoing emotional impact on the speaker's life.
All crooks can take my knife
Continuation of the theme, underscoring the pervasive influence of feeling deceived or harmed on the speaker's time.
All my life, slip slaughtered sleeps and slides
Repetition, highlighting the lasting impact of emotional vulnerability over the course of the speaker's life.
Slip slaughtered all my time
Reiteration of the warning against those with dishonest intentions exploiting the speaker's vulnerability.
All crooks can take my knife
Repeats the metaphor "slip slaughtered," emphasizing the ongoing emotional impact on the speaker's life.
All my life, slip slaughtered sleeps and slides
Continuation of the theme, underscoring the pervasive influence of feeling deceived or harmed on the speaker's time.
Slip slaughtered all my time
Repetition, highlighting the lasting impact of emotional vulnerability over the course of the speaker's life.
All crooks can take my knife
Reiteration of the warning against those with dishonest intentions exploiting the speaker's vulnerability.
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