Look Like Hell

The twelfth strike refers to a significant moment, possibly a challenging situation. The mention of blood on the knees suggests a struggle or hardship.

The speaker is expressing intense emotions, likening themselves to a madman and emphasizing a rise with fire, indicating a passionate response to adversity.

Describes a habitual reliance on alcohol, with the bottle always open, implying a coping mechanism or escape from difficulties.

Being face down in the mud symbolizes defeat or a low point, being wiped out or overwhelmed by circumstances.

Indicates an active pursuit of enjoyment or excitement, getting kicks down the block and always on the go.

Suggests resilience and determination to overcome challenges, turning up the heat and getting back up after being knocked down.

Expresses a hope for salvation or help while in a downtrodden state, using the metaphor of being deceased to convey a sense of desperation.

The speaker is open to being caught or saved, ready for assistance if someone dares to offer it.

The speaker acknowledges their disheveled appearance, suggesting they may look like hell, possibly implying a rough or troubled exterior.

Despite the appearance, the speaker asserts that they are not as bad as they may seem, countering the initial perception.

Describes descending into a difficult situation, with the head in the concrete possibly symbolizing feeling trapped or stuck.

Portrays a bleak atmosphere in the speaker's town, emphasizing that the sun isn't rising, suggesting a lack of hope or positivity.

Heading for the lighthouse may symbolize seeking guidance or a way out, but shots in the alley indicate ongoing challenges.

Boots set on fire may represent a passionate or intense experience, while being wiped out again underscores the recurring nature of setbacks.

Reiterates the theme of resilience and determination, turning up the heat and getting back up after being knocked out.

Repeats the desire for salvation, expressing hope for rescue from a state of being deceased or defeated.

Reiterates the readiness for assistance if someone dares to catch the speaker in their troubled state.

Reaffirms the acknowledgment of the disheveled appearance, emphasizing that the speaker may look like hell.

Instrumental solo section; no specific lyrical meaning.

Echoes the plea for help, expressing hope for salvation while in a state of being deceased or downtrodden.

The speaker is actively falling down, reinforcing the need for assistance and emphasizing vulnerability.

Reiterates the acknowledgment of the disheveled appearance, suggesting that the speaker may look like hell despite their plea for help.

Despite the appearance, the speaker asserts once again that they are not as bad as they may seem, providing a nuanced perspective on their situation.