When It Pours It Reigns
Conquering Chains: When Darkness Reigns in Rob E Knowles' Melody
Lyrics
There's a king that has me under its control
Describes a dominating force or influence that controls the person.
And all the time that I've spent serving it
Reflects on the time spent serving the controlling force, implying a significant investment.
Has taken quite a toll
Expresses the toll taken on the person due to their subservience.
With a tiny fragile bottle for a throne
Metaphorically represents the controlling force with a small, delicate bottle as its symbol of authority.
It holds the power to knock me flat and leave me stoned
Highlights the potency of the force to profoundly impact and incapacitate the individual.
When it pours it reigns
Suggests that the force is particularly influential during challenging times.
It rules my world and has me locked up in chains
Emphasizes the all-encompassing control the force has over the person's life, symbolized by chains.
Don't know why this fool
Questions the rationality behind the person's actions, possibly alluding to self-destructive behavior.
Goes near any bar stool
Refers to the inexplicable attraction or inclination towards negative influences, like bar stools.
When I know it brings me nothing but pain
Acknowledges the awareness of the pain associated with the chosen actions.
When it pours it reigns
Reiterates the idea that the controlling force is most dominant during challenging circumstances.
This king is clever
Describes the controlling force as intelligent or cunning.
It's know by many names
Indicates that the force is known by various names, suggesting its multifaceted nature.
And any time I'm in its company
Highlights the predictability of the negative outcomes when in the presence of the controlling force.
It always ends the same
Repeats the inevitability of negative consequences, irrespective of previous experiences.
And I can't tell you why I choose to stay
Expresses confusion or lack of understanding regarding the choice to remain in the influence of the force.
When I know my freedom's just 12 steps away
Acknowledges the availability of a path to freedom through specific steps (possibly recovery).
When it pours it reigns
Reiterates the pervasive control and dominance of the force, reinforcing the theme of chains.
It rules my world and has me locked up in chains
Reaffirms the inescapable influence and its impact on the individual's life.
Don't know why this fool
Ponders the illogical attraction to negative influences, like bar stools.
Goes near any bar stool
Questions the repeated engagement with activities that bring pain.
When I know it brings me nothing but pain
Reiterates the awareness of the negative consequences of chosen actions.
When it pours it reigns
Echoes the idea that the controlling force is most influential during challenging times.
I thought it was the answer
Initially believed the force had positive effects, but the perspective has changed over time.
It dried up all my tears when we first met
Describes the force as having initially provided comfort or relief.
But now I can't remember
Expresses a loss of clarity or understanding about the original purpose of relying on the force.
What it was that I was trying to forget
Reflects on the difficulty of recalling the initial motivation for seeking solace in the force.
When it pours it reigns
Reiterates the pervasive control and dominance of the force during challenging moments.
It rules my world and has me locked up in chains
Confirms the all-encompassing influence of the force, with a reference to chains.
Don't know why this fool
Questions the rationality behind repeated actions that lead to pain.
Goes near any bar stool
Expresses puzzlement about returning to negative influences, such as bar stools.
When I know it brings me nothing but pain
Acknowledges the awareness of the pain associated with the chosen actions.
When it pours it reigns
Reiterates the idea that the controlling force is most dominant during challenging circumstances.
Don't know why this fool
Questions the repeated engagement with activities that bring pain.
Goes near any bar stool
Reiterates the puzzlement about returning to negative influences, such as bar stools.
When I know it brings me nothing but pain
Acknowledges the awareness of the pain associated with the chosen actions.
When it pours it reigns
Reaffirms the pervasive control and dominance of the force during challenging moments.
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