Lyrics
When assassins kill assassins
Reference to a cycle of violence among assassins.
Who kill assassins and there's nobody left
Describes the continuous chain of violence, leaving no one alive.
No one to sleep at night
Emphasizes the absence of peace or solace at night.
Till everybody's dead
Suggests an extreme scenario where everyone is dead.
We've never life constricted
Life has never been restricted, advocating seizing opportunities.
So take what you can get
Encourages taking advantage of available opportunities.
They squeeze everything outta you
People exploit and drain everything from you.
But they don't use the snake no no no
Contrasts with traditional methods, indicating a deviation from the norm.
They don't use the snake
Reiteration of not using traditional methods, like a snake.
Well I don't have to run no more
The speaker no longer needs to run, possibly finding resolution.
I've finally seen the light
Discovering a new perspective or understanding.
Even though it's well-covered
Despite being concealed, the truth is recognized.
You've given up your eyes
A metaphorical sacrifice of one's vision or perception.
And I can't paint no picture
Inability to create a positive image of those struggling.
Of the people living out on the gutter
Describes the challenging lives of people in the gutter.
The underground, my throne in your life
The underground lifestyle is presented as a throne.
That's why I say
Introduces the theme of deception through eyes.
Your eyes tell me lies tonight
The eyes are believed to convey falsehoods.
Don't disguise those eyes
Advises against hiding the truth behind one's eyes.
Cause those eyes tell me lies tonight
Reiteration of the deceptive nature of the eyes.
When I see you in the shadows
Encountering someone in the shadows raises questions.
Did you come for me? I will not say nothing
The speaker refrains from revealing information until an explanation is given.
Till you tell me what it means
Expresses the need for an explanation or clarity.
Yes, I have come for you
Confirmation of coming for the listener.
Take you to your home i don't let go young
The speaker asserts control over the listener's destiny.
Don't let them go home no no no no
Emphasizes the speaker's determination not to release the listener.
Your eyes tell me lies tonight
Repetition of the theme of deceit through eyes.
Don't disguise those eyes
Reiterates the warning against concealing the truth with one's eyes.
Cause those eyes tell me lies tonight
Repetition of the idea that the eyes convey falsehoods.
I see through your eyes
Claims to see through the listener's eyes, suggesting insight.
Like the X rays through the sky
Comparing the insight to X-rays, implying penetrating understanding.
Believe me, you might take our lives
A warning that the insight might have serious consequences.
I can't paint no picture
Repetition of the inability to create a positive image of others.
Of forgiving anyone forever tell me now
A plea for forgiveness, contemplating its possibility.
Is it time? Is it right?
Questioning the timing and appropriateness of forgiveness.
I see through your eyes
Reiterates seeing through the listener's eyes, reinforcing insight.
Like the X rays through the sky
Repetition of the comparison to X-rays, emphasizing understanding.
I know the time is right to take your life
Declares the right time to take action or make a significant decision.
That's why I say (I say)
Reiteration of the warning about deceitful eyes.
Your eyes tell me lies tonight
Repetition of the theme of eyes conveying falsehoods.
Don't disguise those eyes
Advice against hiding the truth behind one's eyes.
Cause those eyes tell me lies tonight
Reiteration of the deceptive nature of the eyes.
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