Lyrics
You held your tongue for me, I bit off a piece of concrete and chewed
You refrained from speaking on my behalf; I endured a harsh experience, symbolized by biting into a piece of concrete and chewing it.
Some words are lost
Some words are missing or unspoken.
Buried beneath
These unspoken words are hidden or covered, possibly by emotional weight or challenges.
Piles of sand
The unspoken words are buried under piles of sand, suggesting a sense of suppression or difficulty in expressing them.
Stones on stones
A repetition emphasizing the challenges and burdens represented by stones.
My teeth broke
The speaker's teeth break, indicating the physical toll of the difficult experience.
My tongue bled
The speaker's tongue bleeds, highlighting the pain and sacrifice endured in keeping silent.
Pools of blood
Pools of blood suggest a significant emotional cost to maintaining silence.
My hands are weak
The speaker's hands are weakened, possibly from the struggle, emphasizing vulnerability.
Knuckles bruised
The knuckles are bruised, further illustrating the physical and emotional toll of the experience.
I've clawed and clawed
The speaker has relentlessly tried to overcome obstacles, but there seems to be no breakthrough.
There's no way through
The speaker feels blocked, unable to find a way through the challenges or obstacles.
These pieces are heavy in my mouth
The unspoken words weigh heavily on the speaker, making communication difficult.
I try and try
Despite persistent efforts, there is no success in overcoming the difficulties.
Words spill out
Words finally start to spill out, breaking the silence.
My teeth broke
A repetition highlighting the physical toll on the speaker's teeth due to the challenging experience.
My tongue bled
A repetition emphasizing the sacrifice of the speaker's tongue, possibly representing the cost of expressing oneself.
Swallowing blood
The act of swallowing blood symbolizes the speaker's acceptance of the emotional consequences of speaking out.
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