Lyrics
You knew our time was an open wrist
You were aware that our time together was vulnerable and delicate.
And the clock was the vampire of innocence
The passage of time was draining the innocence, akin to a vampire.
Now I'll take the world tonight
The speaker expresses the intention to conquer or dominate the world.
A blood-winged angel
Describing oneself as a blood-winged angel, possibly suggesting a powerful or ominous figure.
At the precipice of man
Positioned at the edge of human existence, symbolizing a significant moment.
And the dawning of a new age
Signifying the beginning of a new era or phase in history.
Burning, oh so bright
An intense and vibrant presence or action, possibly related to the speaker's influence.
You can't hide out
There's no escape or avoidance; the speaker is relentless.
I'm a lock without a key
The speaker feels inaccessible, like a lock with no key.
So I'll take the lead and you will follow
The speaker takes charge, leading with the expectation that others will follow.
And at the end, I'm reborn again
Symbolizing a cycle of renewal and transformation, being reborn at the end.
I'm shedding the weight, and donning the mask of sin
Letting go of burdens and adopting a facade of wrongdoing or immorality.
So I'll take the world tonight
Reiteration of the speaker's determination to conquer the world.
A blood-winged angel
Repeating the description of the speaker as a blood-winged angel.
At the precipice of man
Reiterating the significant moment at the edge of humanity.
And the dawning of a new age
Reemphasizing the beginning of a new era or phase in history.
Burning, oh so bright
Reiterating the intense and vibrant presence or action.
You can't hide out
Reiteration of the inevitability of facing the speaker's influence.
I'm a lock without a key
Reiteration of the speaker feeling inaccessible, like a lock with no key.
So I'll take the lead and you will
Reiterating the speaker taking the lead, expecting others to follow.
Vultures swirl
Describing a scene of vultures swirling, possibly representing ominous forces or impending danger.
Patient eyes
Referencing patient eyes, suggesting a watchful and calculating demeanor.
Blood runs cold
Describing the chilling or heartless nature of actions, comparing blood to wine.
Pours like wine
Imagery of an anointed king sitting on a throne of lies, hinting at deceit or manipulation.
Anointed king
Expressing the speaker as a cancer in someone's soul, causing internal decay.
Throne of lies
Highlighting the destructive nature of the speaker's influence.
I'm the cancer in your soul
Repeating the speaker's determination to conquer the world, using powerful imagery.
That's eating you alive
Emphasizing the speaker's role as a corrosive force, gradually destroying from within.
I'll take the world tonight
Reiteration of the speaker's intent to take control of the world.
A blood-winged angel
Repeating the description of the speaker as a blood-winged angel.
At the precipice of man
Reiterating the significant moment at the edge of humanity.
And the dawning of a new age
Reemphasizing the beginning of a new era or phase in history.
Burning, oh so bright
Reiterating the intense and vibrant presence or action.
You can't hide out
Reiteration of the inevitability of facing the speaker's influence.
I'm a lock without a key
Reiteration of the speaker feeling inaccessible, like a lock with no key.
So I'll take the lead and you will follow
Reiterating the speaker taking the lead, expecting others to follow.
Our time's an open wrist
Echoing the vulnerability of the speaker's time, using the metaphor of an open wrist.
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