Deep Six
Ephemeral Reflections: Marilyn Manson's Deep Six Revelations
Lyrics
You wanna know what Zeus said to Narcissus
Zeus warns Narcissus to be cautious or mindful.
You'd betta watch yourself
A repetition of Zeus's warning, emphasizing the need for self-awareness.
You wanna know what Zeus said to Narcissus
Reiteration of Zeus's caution to Narcissus.
You'd better watch yourself
Emphasizes the importance of self-vigilance in light of Zeus's advice.
You'd better watch yourself
Further emphasizes the need for self-watchfulness.
It's like a stranger had a key, came inside of my mind
Describes a feeling of intrusion, as if someone entered the speaker's mind without permission.
And moved all my things around
Metaphorically portrays the intruder rearranging the speaker's thoughts or emotions.
He didn't know snakes can hear the prey
Refers to a lack of understanding by the intruder, unaware that danger is present.
Can't try to break the psyche down
Suggests the impossibility of breaking down the speaker's psyche.
Yeah
Expression of agreement or acknowledgment.
It's in my half frozen wax
Refers to something preserved in a semi-solid state, possibly emotions or memories.
And your artillery lead
Mentions weaponry, possibly symbolizing confrontation or defense.
Do you like our bed
Asks whether the listener appreciates the shared experiences.
Do you like our bed
Repetition of the question about shared experiences.
Deep 6, 6, 6 feet deep
Repetition of "Deep 6, 6, 6 feet deep," possibly referring to a significant depth or burial.
Deep 6, 6, 6 feet deep
-It's like a stranger had a key, came inside of my mind
Similar to lines 7-10, emphasizing the intrusion and rearrangement of the speaker's mind.
And moved all my things around
-He didn't know snakes can hear the prey
-Can't try to break my psyche down
-It's in my half frozen wax
Repetition of earlier themes, mentioning frozen wax and shared experiences.
And your artillery lead
-Do ya like our bed
-Do ya like our bed
-It's in my half-frozen wax
Repetition of the question about liking their shared experiences.
And your artillery lead
-Do you like our bed
-Do you like our bed
-Deep 6, 6, 6 feet deep
Repetition of "Deep 6, 6, 6 feet deep," continuing the theme of depth or burial.
Deep 6, 6, 6 feet deep
-Yeah
Expression of agreement or acknowledgment.
You wanna know what Zeus said to Narcissus
Repetition of Zeus's warning, reinforcing the need for self-awareness.
You'd better watch yourself
-Wanna know what Zeus said to Narcissus
-You'd better watch yourself
-You'd better watch yourself better watch yourself
Emphasizes the urgency of self-vigilance.
Love is evil
Repetition of phrases exploring the dual nature of love, confidence, eros, and sin.
Con is confidence
-Eros is sore
-Sin is sincere
-Love is evil
-Con is confidence
-Eros is sore
-Sin is sincere
-Love is evil
-Con is confidence
-Eros is sore
-Sin is sincere
-Love is evil
-Con is confidence
-Eros is sore
-Sin is sincere
-Sin is sincere
-Sin is sincere
-Sin is sincere
-Deep 6, 6, 6 feet deep
Repetition of "Deep 6, 6, 6 feet deep," maintaining the theme of depth or burial.
Deep 6, 6, 6 feet deep
-You wanna know what Zeus said to Narcissus
Final repetition of Zeus's warning, closing the song with a strong emphasis on self-watchfulness.
You'd better watch yourself
-You wanna know what Zeus said to Narcissus
-You'd better watch yourself
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