Villian in the Midst
Redemption Road: Battling Inner Demons in Six Day Burn's 'Villain in the Midst'
Lyrics
The last thing that I said to her I'm sure I didn't mean
The speaker regrets something said to a woman, probably in an argument, and believes it wasn't intended.
Another late night on the town
Out at night, possibly socializing.
a few friends with Jimmy Beam
Drinking with friends, referencing a brand of whiskey ("Jimmy Beam").
One too many calls from her
The woman made multiple calls, likely upset, while the speaker was driving.
I crawled in the driver seat
The speaker gets behind the wheel of the car.
She's still yelling through the phone her and my kids are gonna leave
The woman continues to argue through the phone about leaving with the children.
I oh I, can't seem to leave the scene
The speaker feels unable to move away from the situation.
Oh, I oh I, the same old demons haunting me
The speaker acknowledges recurring personal struggles ("demons").
Just a mile or two from home
Near home, noticing bright stars, possibly indicating a distraction while driving.
The country star they shine so bright
Reference to the stars in the sky, contemplating whether they are stars or headlights.
Is that two stars up a head
The speaker tries to grasp for a bottle stored under the car's seat.
Or just a pair of bright headlights
The car, despite the speaker's condition, moves steadily.
Reaching for the bottle under
Despite the impaired state, the speaker struggles to leave the situation.
The bench of my sixty five
The speaker resolves to quit but finds it challenging due to personal struggles.
The old Ford never drove so straight
After an accident, the speaker finds themselves connected to medical machines.
Was swerving left and swerving right
The speaker's vision is blurry, encountering a law enforcement officer.
Oh, I oh, I can't seem to leave the scene
The officer indicates the speaker's physical condition will improve but delivers devastating news about the family's fate.
I oh, I, same old demons haunting me
Despite the situation, the speaker's personal struggles persist.
One more time just one more time I swear to God I'd quit
The speaker reiterates the resolution to stop, finding it difficult due to internal battles.
It's hard to keep your loved ones safe when you're the Villian in the midst
Recognizing the challenge of protecting loved ones when the speaker sees themselves as the villain.
Next thing I remember I was hooked up to machines
The speaker's memory is fragmented, waking up in a hospital setting.
My eyes still out of focus, I saw a badge approaching me
Despite impaired vision, the speaker sees an approaching law enforcement officer.
He looked down with his disdain he said that I'd be fine
The officer assures the speaker's physical recovery but reveals the tragic loss of their family.
But as far as your family goes
Reiterating the struggle of trying to protect loved ones despite personal challenges.
Not a one of them survived
Repetition of the resolution to stop, emphasizing the difficulty due to internal struggles.
Woe, oh woe , I can't seem to leave the scene
Restating the challenge of safeguarding loved ones when the speaker perceives themselves as the villain.
Woe, oh woe, I oh same old demons haunting me
Reiterating the resolution to quit, acknowledging the internal battles.
One more time just one more time I swear I'm done with it
Reiterating the difficulty of protecting loved ones when the speaker feels like the villain.
It's hard to keep your loved ones safe when you the Villian in the midst
Repetition of the resolve to stop despite the internal struggles.
One more time just one more time I swear I'm done with it
Emphasizing the challenge of safeguarding loved ones when the speaker feels like the villain.
It's hard to keep your loved ones safe when you're the Villian in the midst
Repeating the resolution to quit despite the internal battles.
Last thing that I said to her I'm sure I didn't mean
Similar to the first line, the speaker regrets the final words spoken to the woman.
Last thing that I said to her
Repetition of the regretted words, emphasizing the speaker's uncertainty about their intention.
I'm sure I didn't mean
Reiteration of regret regarding the last words spoken to the woman.
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