Lyrics
Riots in the burning street
Riots are occurring in the burning street.
Crystal night outside
There's an atmosphere of tension and chaos outside during the night.
Brutal music in the night, enough to make you cry
The music playing is aggressive and intense, evoking strong emotions that could lead to tears.
Nobody knows how it is to scream and drown the world
No one understands the experience of screaming and feeling overwhelmed by the world.
I am the midnight snake to bite your little girls
The persona refers to themselves as a dangerous entity, capable of causing harm, especially to young girls.
Outside in the distance, the city in the fire
The city is engulfed in flames in the distance.
See the houses burning down, mile after mile
Homes are burning down continuously over a long distance.
I don't think you know about your future yet
The listener is unaware of their impending future.
I don't think you're gonna like the one you're going to get
The listener won't appreciate or enjoy the future that awaits them.
Ghost rider in the sky
Reference to a ghostly, ominous figure riding in the sky.
Burner, light outside my windows, victims on the floor
The persona is observing a scene outside their window where there's light but also victims on the ground.
Rats in all the bedrooms, thunder at the door
There are unwanted creatures (rats) in every bedroom, and there's a sense of impending danger (thunder at the door).
Nobody knows anything, kill and wear a smile
No one has comprehensive knowledge; people pretend to be fine even in dire situations.
Here come the pirates baby, don't you touch that dial
The pirates (possibly troublemakers) are arriving, warning against changing the channel or taking action.
You ain't gonna hurt me, you won't put me down
The persona expresses resilience against being hurt or put down.
This ain't no circus and I sure don't need no clowns
This situation isn't a spectacle or entertainment, and the persona doesn't want any foolish behavior.
I will be the one that you can't be
The persona will be something the adversary can't become.
I will see the thing that you can't see
The persona will perceive things beyond the opponent's comprehension.
Demons blind your eyes, burner
The presence of demons blinds one's vision or perception.
Beat me like a hammer, baby, stick me like a pig
Metaphorical expressions of enduring pain and mistreatment.
Throw me to the lions, honey, wear me like a wig
Comparing oneself to being sacrificed or used, emphasizing the harsh treatment endured.
I am not only one to walk into the fire
Others have also faced hardships and chosen to confront challenges courageously.
I would rather burn than let them make me be a liar
The persona prefers to face destruction rather than compromise their integrity by lying.
I can not be beaten, I cannot be like you
The persona is unbreakable, not conforming to the standards set by others.
I can not be otherwise, no matter what you do
They cannot change who they are, regardless of external influences or attempts.
I am the voice of broken glass
They represent the harsh reality, causing disturbance and discomfort.
I am the voice to drive you mad at last
The persona's truth drives others to the point of madness.
I am the truth, the liar turned around
They embody the truth, reversing the role of the liar.
Burner
Repeated expression emphasizing the persona's role or nature.
Burner
Repeated emphasis on being a "Burner," likely suggesting a destructive force.
Burner
Repeated expression, possibly suggesting a command to "burn her" or an intention to burn regardless.
Burn 'er anyway
A directive or declaration to burn "her" regardless of circumstances.
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