Lyrics
And I can ditch what I have in a grave
The speaker is willing to abandon possessions and memories by burying them in a grave.
To be brought back by a tidal wave
The speaker is open to the idea of renewal or rebirth, possibly through a powerful force like a tidal wave.
And I can rip off the shackles and chain
The speaker can break free from constraints and restrictions symbolized by shackles and chains.
To be engulfed by a hurricane
The speaker is ready to face overwhelming challenges, likened to being engulfed by a hurricane.
And I see, in my dreams
In the speaker's dreams, they release or distance themselves from something or someone.
I let you go
The speaker consciously lets go of someone or something.
And I can leave what I had long ago
The speaker is willing to abandon a past or possessions, even if it means being pulled down by an undertow.
To be dragged down by the undertow
The speaker is open to being influenced or taken by unseen forces, represented by the undertow.
And I can hide in a room painted black
The speaker is willing to isolate themselves in darkness (room painted black) and face the consequences, such as a heart attack.
To be knocked out by a heart attack
The speaker is ready to confront a sudden and intense emotional or physical shock (heart attack).
And I see, in my dreams
In the speaker's dreams, they distance themselves from something or someone once again.
I let you go
The speaker consciously lets go of someone or something, repeating the theme of release in dreams.
And I can be what you wanted the most
The speaker is willing to become what someone desires but is prepared to disappoint with an overdose.
To let you down with an overdose
The speaker is open to the possibility of letting someone down through excessive behavior, possibly related to substance abuse.
And I can see that you'd only compare
The speaker recognizes that they would only be compared negatively, potentially leading to a self-destructive outcome symbolized by the electric chair.
Me to your death by electric chair
The speaker acknowledges a toxic and damaging comparison that could result in their metaphorical death.
And I see, in my dreams
In the speaker's dreams, they once again distance themselves from something or someone.
I let you go
The speaker consciously lets go of someone or something, concluding the repeated theme of release in dreams.
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