Dead Man
Dancing in the Crosshairs: Confronting Shame and Embracing Fate
Lyrics
Shame rolls its tongue up my back and kisses my neck
Feeling of shame is creeping up on the person, causing discomfort.
It wants to get me in bed but I know who it is I’m dealing with
The person recognizes shame and is wary of its negative influence.
Shame plays the long game- it wants me to break down
Shame is persistent and aims to break the person emotionally.
It sings a siren song for me, but I don’t fall so helplessly now
Shame tempts with destructive behavior, but the person resists more effectively now.
It was pitchy anyhow
The allure of shame was weak or unconvincing.
Well if I’m already a dead man
Acceptance of a self-perceived inevitable demise or failure.
I may as well get naked and dance in the crosshairs
Embracing vulnerability and taking risks despite the expected negative outcomes.
Well if I’m already a dead man
Reiteration of acceptance of being a "dead man."
Why not just go ahead and paint a target on my chest
Acknowledging the inevitability of attracting trouble or danger.
Fate has a chisel and is etching my name into some granite
Fate is shaping the person's legacy or destiny, possibly in a lasting or significant way.
The man without a new has asked Piripero for my casket
Mention of a request for a casket, implying a foreseen end or demise.
So naturally I wonder- why is it I hide?
Questioning the reasons for hiding or avoiding confrontations with fate or challenges.
In here I prolong suffering when there’s no way I’m leaving with my life
Choosing to endure suffering rather than facing potential life-threatening situations.
So simmer down and dry your eyes
Encouraging others to calm down and stop crying, possibly addressing loved ones.
Well if I’m already a dead man
Repetition of the idea of embracing vulnerability and dancing in the face of danger.
I may as well get naked and dance in the crosshairs
Reiteration of the willingness to embrace vulnerability even in the face of expected negative consequences.
Well if I’m already a dead man
Restating the acceptance of being a "dead man" and inviting trouble.
Why not just go ahead and paint a target on my chest
Expressing openness to facing challenges and potential harm.
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