Swine Tooth Grin
Redemption's Echo: A Tale of Contrition and Consequence
Lyrics
May the oceans wash the sin from my tongue before my final bell is rung
Expressing a desire for redemption and purification before death.
May the rivers rinse the blood from my hands and I hope my momma understands
Hoping for forgiveness for past violent actions, particularly from one's mother.
I didn't mean to hurt no man
Denying intent to harm anyone.
I didn't mean to lay him out on the land
Regretting unintended harm caused to someone.
So, bless this body full of holes
Seeking blessings for a body marked by wounds.
And may the Lord have mercy on this soul
Pleading for divine mercy for the soul.
You should've seen it
Addressing a missed opportunity to foresee events.
Coming
Advising awareness and anticipation of consequences.
You should've stayed out
Encouraging others to avoid crossing paths.
Of my way
Asserting a need for personal space and boundaries.
I didn't come here to hurt no one, no, but get out of my way or get under my boot
Stating the intention not to harm but asserting the need for space forcefully.
I didn't come here to slay no sons, no, but I'll cut you off at the root
Rejecting the intention to cause harm but emphasizing a willingness to defend.
I heard you've got something to say to me?
Responding to rumors or accusations and preparing for confrontation.
My left ear's burning up
Noting physical sensations related to gossip or criticism.
I heard you've been pointing fingers?
Responding to accusations with a threat to silence the accuser.
I'll sew your mouth shut
Expressing a strong reaction to false accusations, suggesting forceful response.
They told me tales about your charity
Referring to stories about charitable actions and questioning authenticity.
Folks lay leaves at your feet
Highlighting gestures of appreciation but questioning moral integrity.
Still you wear no crown of thorns
Observing the absence of symbolic suffering despite alleged virtues.
Do you know how to bleed?
Challenging the depth of understanding and empathy in the face of hardship.
You should've seen it coming
Reiterating the need for foresight and avoidance of conflicts.
Should've stayed out of my way
Reinforcing the importance of personal space and boundaries.
Nailed up like a saviour again
Alluding to a sacrificial act, questioning the effectiveness of forgiveness.
Did you squeeze out more forgiveness then?
Questioning the sincerity and magnitude of forgiveness offered.
Keep yourself deaf to the truth
Advising ignorance to uncomfortable truths for emotional comfort.
Call it right till it soothes
Defending false beliefs to find solace.
I'll cut you down
Declaring an intention to confront and defeat an opponent.
You knew I would
Asserting inevitability in defeating the adversary.
Get off the cross
Metaphorically suggesting leaving a symbolic burden for personal gain.
We need the wood
Emphasizing the necessity for sacrifice in a metaphorical sense.
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