Capitol Stairs
Capitol Stairs: Unraveling the Maze of Deceit in Nathan Gray's Anthem
Lyrics
Oh it’s blowing up have you had enough
Expressing a feeling of things escalating and becoming overwhelming, questioning if one has reached the lowest point.
Is it finally rock bottom yet?
Asking if the situation has finally reached its lowest point or if it can get worse.
Yeah your ivory tower’s melting by the hour
Metaphorically referring to the collapse of a privileged position or authority, seeing a powerful structure disintegrating.
As the rats jump ship and sink
Describing the abandonment of a failing situation by those previously involved or benefiting from it.
Are you up all night, is it hard to hide
Questioning if someone is unable to sleep or at unrest, struggling to conceal their actions or feelings.
From the light seeping through again
Suggesting an inability to hide from the truth or consequences, as light symbolizes exposure or revelation.
Shakin, shakin, now you ain’t breakin out
Indicating an attempt to escape or break free from the repercussions but being unable to do so.
Of the crimes that you’ve been digging in
Referring to the guilt associated with wrongful actions or decisions one has engaged in.
You made a monster in a torrid affair
Describing the creation or involvement in something monstrous due to an intense and passionate but damaging relationship.
It wrote a tribute on the Capitol stairs
Highlighting a symbolic act of the monstrous creation leaving a permanent mark or statement in a significant place.
Now that blood ain’t ever washing off your hands
Implies that the guilt and consequences of one's actions will never fade or be absolved.
Hey you had your fun now you’ve come undone
Acknowledging the end of enjoying oneself or indulging in certain behaviors, facing the consequences.
Sold your soul to kiss those toxic lips
Selling oneself out for a destructive and unhealthy relationship or situation.
Lost and losing power, oh it’s all gone sour
Expressing the complete loss of control or authority, everything turning unpleasant or bitter.
You’ve been left alone to take the hit
Being left isolated or alone to endure the negative consequences or fallout.
Are you up all night, is it hard to hide
Reiterating the difficulty in hiding from the truth or avoiding consequences.
From the light seeping through again
Similar to line 6, emphasizing the inability to escape or avoid what's coming.
Shakin, shakin now, you ain’t breakin out
Reiterating the struggle to break free from the guilt or consequences of actions.
Of the crimes you’ve been digging in
Continuing to emphasize the guilt or implication in negative actions.
Are you listening? I’ll say it again
An urging to pay attention to the message being conveyed.
So lost in the lies, fed fear to forget
Describing being deeply immersed in falsehoods, feeding fear to forget or ignore certain truths.
The emptiness inside, tongue tied and misled
Feeling lost and misled, unable to express oneself authentically due to confusion or manipulation.
So lost in the lies, so lost in regret
Expressing a profound feeling of being overwhelmed by the weight of remorse or sorrow.
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