I Am Not Your Christ

Expressing violation and intrusion into the speaker's personal space or being.

Symbolizing a deep personal experience, possibly betrayal or exploitation.

Metaphorically describing the pain inflicted upon the speaker, using whiplash as a symbol.

Suggesting an unexpected and treacherous attack.

Realization that a malevolent force (devil) was present in a seemingly secure situation.

The devil's proximity, highlighting the deceptive nature of the situation.

Addressing those who follow blindly, perhaps with religious undertones.

Granting authority and power to the followers, making the speaker their leader.

Symbolic of suffering, portraying the speaker as a martyr.

Loss of freedom or purity, possibly through manipulation or betrayal.

Acknowledging the followers' readiness to submit to the speaker's will.

Reflecting on the followers' willingness to choose anything, even at the speaker's expense.

Repetition emphasizing the physical and emotional pain endured, akin to crucifixion.

Hammer a nail in me

Hammer a nail

Hammer a nail in me

Repeatedly asserting that the speaker is not a messianic figure despite the followers' actions.

I am not your Christ

I am not your Christ

I am not your Christ

Accusation against a pilot figure, possibly symbolizing an accuser or a false witness.

Graphic imagery depicting severe harm to the speaker's identity and voice.

Feed my balls to the crowd

Introduction of an angelic figure, hinting at unexpected support or intervention.

Step in to take the last round

References to financial loss and the need for motivation to escape a difficult situation.

Have been lost to this well

Give an incentive

To leave all this hell

Desire to isolate oneself from chaos, illustrated by the metaphor of shutting out noise.

Rings true like a bell

Reiteration of the painful experience, emphasizing the impact on the speaker.

Hammer a nail in me

Hammer a nail

Hammer a nail in me

Reiterating the speaker's denial of being a messianic figure despite the followers' actions.

I am not your Christ

I am not your Christ

I am not your

Final assertion that the speaker is not a Christ-like figure.

Seeking guidance and questioning the consequences of taking action.

Someone guide my hand

Only you can

And if I try to

Will I be alive to

Tell all about it

Describing a profound sense of emptiness and isolation.

This empty hole

Hell has never been so hollow

Feeling trapped within oneself, suggesting internal struggles and conflict.

Oh, how I'm locked within myself

Rejecting the idea of carrying burdens for others, expressing resentment and frustration.

Stuck pig

Drowned within its mud

You're so undeserving

So fucking undeserving

Reflecting on enduring scars and pain but rejecting the role of a savior.

Healing hands forever scarred

My hands may bleed

But I am not

I am not your Christ

Repetition of earlier themes, emphasizing the ongoing struggle and deception.

Drink of my wine

Wrap me with whiplash

Hit from behind

Knew not the devil could be there

So close at my side

Physical and emotional burden caused by the followers and their words.

On your twisted cross

Hearing your words

Leaves my stomach in knots

Deciding to break free and become a different person than anticipated.

Become a man I thought I'd never be

Claiming a form of rebirth or resurrection but still denying messianic identity.

Resurrected

I am resurrected

I am resurrected

Reiterating the denial of being a Christ-like figure, despite the crucifixion imagery.

I am not your Christ

I am not your Christ

I am not your Christ

I am

Final repetition of the act of nailing, emphasizing the enduring pain and denial.