Grind You Down
Resilience in the Shadows: Machine Head's Grind You Down Unveiled
Lyrics
The ashes chaff between my fingernails
The remnants of destruction cling to my fingertips.
The cigarettes have stained my skin
My skin bears the marks of prolonged exposure to cigarettes.
My lungs are sore from breathing in these chemicals
Chemical inhalation has left my lungs aching and sore.
I thrive inside this life of sin
I find purpose and satisfaction in a life filled with wrongdoing.
My bones are rotten to the marrow inside
My innermost core is corrupted to the very essence of my being.
My veins are coursing only ice
My veins carry only coldness, devoid of warmth or compassion.
A heart of steel beats inside my chest
A resilient, unyielding heart resides within my chest.
Temptation is my only vice
Temptation is the sole weakness that influences my actions.
Grind you down and grind you down
A repetitive assertion of the intention to wear down and conquer an adversary.
And grind you down and grind you down (gonna grind you down)
-Grind you down and grind you down (gonna grind you down)
-Grind you down and grind you down (gonna grind you down)
-Grind your body down
-I can remember the last time December
Reflections on the passage of time, eternal life, and the prospect of future victories.
The snow that comes falling it washes away
-I'll live forever the wings of a feather
-Will carry me on to the next victory
-The smell of death fills up my nostrils like wine
A vivid description of death's scent, eyes turned to stone, and a predatory force wreaking havoc on enemy lines.
My eyes have slowly turned to stone
-My jackals terrorize the enemy lines
-Chewing on their muscle and bone
-Exact a pound of flesh to bring some justice
Describing the pursuit of justice through inflicting harm, celebrating victory, and acknowledging the presence of death.
My other generals start to cheer
-'Cause victory has shined a light upon us
-Death is in the rear view mirror
-Grind you down and grind you down
Reiteration of the determination to grind down and overcome opposition.
And grind you down and grind you down (gonna grind you down)
-Grind you down and grind you down (gonna grind you down)
-Grind you down and grind your body (gonna grind you down)
-Grind your body down
-I can remember the last time December
Continuation of themes related to time, victory, and eternal existence.
The snow that comes falling it washes away
-I'll live forever the wings of a feather
-Will carry me on to this our victory
-The burning feeling in my stomach starts to ache
Physical and emotional challenges faced, with a call to persevere in the face of adversity.
The sweat begins to bead uncertainties awake
-My body's holding and it's folding to the floor
-Fight back alpha evermore
-'Cause something's wrong
Sense of unease, warning of impending harm from authorities.
Cause for alarm
-Authorities are here to harm
-Carve your path
Encouragement to resist, stand firm, and fight against oppressive forces.
Not one step fucking back
-Stand your ground
-Don't let them grind you down
-Say "no more"
-Ring out our righteous roar
-Stand your ground
-Don't let them grind you down
-Grind you down and
Reiteration of the determination to grind down and overcome opposition.
Grind you down and grind you down (gonna grind you down)
-Grind you down and grind you down (gonna grind you down)
-Grind you down and grind you down (gonna grind you down)
-Grind your body down
-Grind your body down
-I can remember the last time December
Continuation of themes related to time, victory, and eternal existence.
The snow that comes falling it washes away
-I'll live forever the wings of a feather
-Will carry me unto the next victory
-'Cause something's wrong
Intensification of the sense of urgency and alarm.
It's now cause for our alarm
-Carve your path
Final exhortation to carve one's path, stand one's ground, and resist being ground down.
Not one step fucking back
-Stand your ground
-Don't let them grind you down
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