No Rest for the Wicked
Unyielding Journey: Embracing the Wicked's Unrelenting Path
Lyrics
No rest for the wicked
There's no relaxation or respite for those who are morally wrong or sinful
No high holy day set aside for me
No special or sacred day designated for the speaker
No rest for the wicked
Continues the idea of no rest for the morally corrupt
No mercy no pity no sympathy
No compassion, kindness, or empathy given
No rest for the wicked
Reiterates the lack of relaxation for those engaged in wrongdoing
No shelter from the rain pourin' down on me
No protection or refuge from life's hardships
No doubt about my ticket
The certainty of the speaker's fate, suggesting an unavoidable path
It's a one-way ride, like a river runs to the sea
Life's journey is unidirectional like the flow of a river to the sea, indicating an inevitable outcome
I am resolved to this, yeah I am down with that
Acceptance of the situation, being resigned to it
I'm so far gone there ain't no turnin' back
Passed the point of no return, unable to change course
They say an idle hand is the devil's tool
A metaphor suggesting that being inactive leads to wrongdoing
But this itchin' in my fingers takes exception to the rule
Disagreement with the notion that idleness leads to wrongdoing, implying an innate desire to act
Got a wanderin' eye got a restless soul
Feeling unsettled, constantly searching or desiring more
Never chew a bite if I can swallow it whole
Tendency to pursue things without moderation or restraint
Such a busy body addicted to sin, got
Engagement in many activities that may be considered morally wrong
Hot blood percolatin' underneath my skin
A strong, passionate nature prone to temptation
No rest for the wicked
Repeats the idea of no relaxation or respite for those engaged in wrongdoing
No pardon for the sentence hangin' over me
No forgiveness for the speaker's transgressions
No pillow for my thick head
No comfort for the speaker's troubled mind
No salvaging my dignity
Unable to salvage one's self-respect or honor
No redemption under warranty
No opportunity for redemption or correction of mistakes
No mercy no pity no sympathy
Reiterates the lack of compassion, kindness, or empathy
No rest for a wicked piece o' work like me.
Continues to emphasize the absence of rest or peace for someone seen as morally corrupt
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