Lyrics
They couldn't seem to rid a plague
They were unable to eliminate a widespread problem or curse.
A fear of an eternal grave
There is a fear of facing an everlasting death or doom.
Turns blood against affinity
Conflict arises within family or close relationships.
Why can't you love us equally?
Questioning unequal love and acceptance within relationships.
They couldn't seem to rid a plague
Reiteration of the difficulty in overcoming a widespread issue or curse.
A fear of an eternal grave
Reiteration of the fear of an eternal grave or demise.
Turns blood against affinity
Continuation of conflict within family or close relationships.
Why can't you love us equally?
Reiteration of questioning unequal love and acceptance.
Can't quite shake it
Expressing difficulty in overcoming or getting rid of something.
The gripping pious hands
Describing the restraining and religious nature of hands.
A glowing promise land
Referring to a promised land that shines brightly.
With infinite white sand
Depicting an idealized place with endless possibilities.
Ancient scriptures turn blood against blood
Highlighting ancient writings causing conflict within families.
Turn fathers on sons, it's as cold as the night
Turning familial relationships into a battleground, as cold as the night.
They couldn't seem to rid a plague
Repetition of the inability to eradicate a curse or problem.
A fear of an eternal grave
Reiteration of the fear of an everlasting grave or fate.
Turns blood against affinity
Continuation of family conflict influenced by ancient writings.
Why can't you love us equally?
Reiteration of questioning unequal love and acceptance.
Can't quite shake it
Expressing the persistent nature of a challenge or problem.
The words are scribbled in
Words are inscribed or engraved, possibly signifying permanence.
They're scratched in my arms
Physical manifestation of the impact of language on the individual.
When language comes verse
Suggesting that when words become verses, they carry weight.
Ancient scriptures turn blood against blood
Reiteration of ancient writings causing strife within families.
Turn fathers on sons, it's as cold as the night
Continuation of familial relationships turning hostile, likened to a cold night.
They couldn't seem to rid a plague
Reiteration of the ongoing struggle to eliminate a curse or problem.
A fear of an eternal grave
Reiteration of the fear of an eternal grave or demise.
Turns blood against affinity
Continuation of family conflict influenced by ancient writings.
Why can't you love us equally?
Reiteration of questioning unequal love and acceptance.
They couldn't seem to rid a plague
Continuation of the challenge in overcoming a widespread issue or curse.
A fear of an eternal grave
Reiteration of the fear of an everlasting grave or fate.
Let go, let go, let go, let go
An urging to let go, possibly of the burden or conflict.
Let go, let go, let go, let go
Repetition of the plea to let go, emphasizing release.
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