The Devil's Arrow
Dancing on the Edge: Confronting Fate with The Devil's Arrow
Lyrics
Well the devil's got an arrow and he's spinnin around
Reference to a dangerous force, the devil's arrow, in motion.
And you're standing on a rope pretending you can't see down
Metaphor for being in a precarious situation, pretending to be unaware of potential danger.
But it's hard to ignore the
An introduction to the challenge of ignoring the devil's presence.
Man with the horns and the smile
Describes the devil with horns and a smile, emphasizing his deceitful nature.
Because if that silver tip ends up flying your way
Warns about the possibility of the arrow (trouble) reaching the listener.
There's no where to hide when you're out on display
Highlights the vulnerability when exposed or on display.
So you start shaking
Reacting to the impending danger with fear or anxiety.
Balance taking off
Describes the impact of fear on one's balance.
So go easy, easy, easy
Encouragement to approach cautiously or gently.
On me
Reiteration of the plea to handle the situation with care.
It's not easy, easy, easy
Acknowledges the difficulty of the situation.
You see
Emphasizes the challenging nature of the circumstance.
Bout a thousand miles an hour as the arrow goes by
Describes the speed and intensity of the devil's arrow.
It's missed you by inches for the millionth time
Reflects on the repeated near misses and the persistence of danger.
It never gets old
Comments on the timeless nature of the threat.
But it come and it goes every day
Highlights the cyclical and routine nature of the danger.
And the devil's got a blindfold as he's standing below
Depicts the devil as blindfolded, suggesting randomness in the attacks.
And he's covering his eyes as he pulls on the bow
Describes the devil's ritualistic preparation for the next strike.
It's pointed skyward
Points out the arrow's trajectory toward the sky.
Flying right towards you
Emphasizes the imminent danger headed directly for the listener.
So go easy, easy, easy
Reiterates the plea to handle the situation delicately.
On me
Continues the plea for careful consideration of the circumstances.
It's not easy, easy, easy
Reaffirms the acknowledgment of the difficulty in dealing with the situation.
You see
Restates the challenging nature of the circumstances.
And you're struck through the heart
Describes the impact of the devil's arrow, striking through the heart.
God damn that was part of the plan
Expresses frustration or disbelief at the unfolding events.
Now you're losing your step as he's loading again
Describes the listener losing composure as the devil prepares for another attack.
And it's all to familiar same damn place
Comments on the repetitiveness of the situation, a familiar and unwelcome cycle.
Everyday the aim gets a little better with age
Highlights the improvement in the devil's aim over time.
So you stand back up, look your best
Encourages resilience and maintaining composure despite adversity.
What's one little arrow sticking out of your chest
Downplays the significance of an arrow sticking out of the chest, possibly as a metaphor for resilience.
But the devil's got another and it's pointed at you
Introduces the concept of another arrow directed at the listener.
He locks in, pulls back, arrow loosed
Depicts the devil preparing to release another arrow.
So go easy, easy, easy
Reiterates the plea for handling the situation with care.
On me
Continues the plea for gentle and cautious handling of the circumstances.
It's not easy, easy, easy
Reaffirms the acknowledgment of the difficulty in dealing with the situation.
You see
Restates the challenging nature of the circumstances.
Yeah go easy, easy, easy
Further plea for handling the situation delicately.
On me
Reiterates the plea for careful consideration of the circumstances.
Just go easy, easy, easy
Final plea for a gentle and cautious approach to the situation.
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