Insomnia, Ohio
Insomnia, Ohio: Battling Faith and Pride in the Wake of Wreckage
Lyrics
What¹s wrong?
Questioning what is troubling or causing distress.
Which word cut you wide?
Asking which specific word or expression has hurt deeply.
Attacked your faith
Referring to an attack on one's religious beliefs or trust.
Attacked your pride
Referring to an attack on one's dignity or self-esteem.
Like Lenny
Reference to "Lenny," possibly a metaphorical figure or character.
You¹ll take us..
Suggesting a willingness to endure pain or sacrifice, similar to Lenny.
Like Lenny
Reiterating the idea of enduring pain or sacrifice, akin to Lenny.
You¹ll crucify,
Indicating a willingness to be crucified, possibly metaphorical.
You¹ll take us down.
Expressing a determination to bring others down with oneself.
Last time I go to
Reflecting on a decision to avoid returning to Dayton.
Dayton.
Specifically mentioning the place "Dayton" in the context of avoidance.
So let¹s go.
Encouraging action or departure from a situation.
I stand against...
Stating a position of resistance against something.
Do you hear that sound?
Asking if the listener can perceive a certain noise or signal.
When my ribs break
Describing a physical sensation, possibly pain or injury.
When my jaw snaps
Describing another physical sensation, possibly involving violence.
When my skull cracks
Describing a severe physical impact, possibly symbolizing distress.
That¹s for you.
Attributing the described physical impacts to a specific individual.
The sound of your Jericho falls...
Symbolizing the collapse or downfall of something important.
Last night in Dayton
Recalling a past event in Dayton, possibly a negative experience.
I lay there bleeding
Narrating a personal experience of bleeding over a destructive situation.
Over your wreckage.
Connecting the bleeding experience to the aftermath of the listener's actions.
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