Maggots
Ephemeral Desolation: Scorched Earth's Ode to Nature's Decay
Lyrics
Like maggots and myiasis
Comparing something to maggots and myiasis, suggesting a negative and parasitic presence.
We have infested
Describing the infiltration or takeover of a certain space or entity.
As the earth bleeds
Using the metaphor of the earth bleeding, possibly indicating environmental or societal distress.
We leech
Describing a parasitic relationship, akin to leeches draining resources or causing harm.
Whether perched
Whether situated high (atop mountains) or low (slummed in ditches), emphasizing ubiquity.
Atop mountains
Highlighting the idea of being in elevated positions, possibly symbolizing power or success.
Or slummed in ditches
Contrasting high status with being in lower places, showcasing a broad range of influence or impact.
Always longing
Expressing a consistent desire or yearning.
For petrichor
Longing for the scent of petrichor, typically associated with the earth after rain.
Or a long-winded
Expressing a desire for extended and elaborate well-wishing.
Best wishes
Continuation of the desire for heartfelt and lengthy good wishes.
From the sight
Transitioning to the observation of tragedy, implying a shift in focus or perspective.
Of tragedy
Describing the view or experience of witnessing calamity or disaster.
To a sprawling aura
Extending from tragedy to a wide-ranging atmosphere or mood, possibly reflecting a broader impact.
A species destroyer
Labeling the subject as a destroyer of species, hinting at destructive forces affecting both fauna and flora.
Of fauna and flora
Summarizing the overall negative impact on the natural world caused by the entity mentioned earlier.
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