Hitman
Love's Battleground: Subtle Curves' Hitman Chronicles
Lyrics
I've known a girl, got my hitman on the run
The singer has employed a hitman to deal with a girl.
He follows temptation to remove the obstacle
The hitman is pursuing temptation to eliminate an obstacle, presumably related to the girl.
With a shotgun in his left and roses in his right
The hitman is armed with a shotgun in his left hand and roses in his right.
Uses weapons to cut all of her ties
The hitman is using weapons to sever all connections or relationships the girl has.
My hands, they ache, always clawing for control
The singer experiences a constant struggle for control, and their hands are always tense.
Her presence is known, she snuck inside the mold
The girl's presence is noticed as she infiltrates unnoticed.
And I've been so scared, her serpents slither slow
The singer is fearful, and the girl's influence is gradually affecting them negatively.
She flows with waves, and I'm sinking with the stones
The girl moves gracefully with the flow while the singer feels weighed down and sinking.
Red and white epileptic light
Reference to vivid lights, possibly representing chaotic situations.
Is rushed on scene to be declined
An attempt to address or resolve a situation is met with rejection.
The phoenix rises back to life
A metaphorical rebirth or resurgence, possibly related to the girl.
And if she's not high, at least in flight
Even if the girl is not literally high, she is at least metaphorically elevated or liberated.
She's strong and slick and proud of what she is
Description of the girl as strong, slick, and proud of herself.
My skin it burns with words that don't exist
The singer feels a burning sensation, possibly emotional, from non-existent words.
I've seen a face, a face I cannot place
A face is recognized, but its origin or significance is unclear.
Spend all my time writing threats for other days
The singer invests time in contemplating threats for future situations.
Red and white epileptic light
Repetition of vivid lights, suggesting a recurring intense situation.
Is rushed on scene to be declined
Efforts to address the situation are again met with rejection or failure.
The phoenix rises back to life
A metaphorical resurgence, similar to line 13.
And if she's not high, at least in flight
Reiteration that the girl, even if not literally high, is elevated or liberated.
There's a hum in the air telling you it's over
A humming sound signifies the conclusion of a situation.
Hum in the air forcing you to loathe her
The humming intensifies, compelling a disdainful feeling towards the girl.
Hum in the air telling you it's over
Repetition of the humming, emphasizing the conclusion of a situation.
Hum in the air whispering out his mantra
The humming sound conveys a mantra, possibly related to the hitman.
I know I'm hurt, but my mind can never break
Despite being hurt, the singer's mind remains unbroken, committed to a chosen role.
This role I chose to protect my fragile frame
The singer has taken on a role to protect their vulnerable self.
I've pressed so many stamps and drained all of my funds
The singer has expended resources to alleviate nerves and anxiety.
Just to curve the nerves, the nerves that slowly run
Efforts are made to counteract nervousness by diverting attention.
I've known a girl, got my hitman on the run
Repetition of the initial scenario involving the hitman and the girl.
He follows temptation to remove the obstacle
Reiteration of the hitman pursuing temptation to overcome an obstacle related to the girl.
With a shotgun in his left and roses in his right
Repetition of the hitman's weaponry and purpose: using a shotgun and roses to sever connections.
Uses weapons to cut all of their ties
Continuation of the hitman using weapons to cut all ties, possibly extending to multiple individuals.
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