Blame, Etc.
In Chains of Lust: The Afghan Whigs' Blame, Etc.
Lyrics
My lust it ties me up
Feeling of intense desire or craving
In chains
Sensation of being restrained or confined
My skin catches fire at the
Strong emotional reaction, possibly passion
Mention of your name
The emotional impact of hearing the person's name
No matter what I tried to do
Attempts to overcome the desire, but unsuccessful
I could not lose it
Recognition that the feeling persists
Now I know my heart
Realization that the heart is being manipulated or taken advantage of
Is being used
Acceptance that the heart is being used
But what I'm not allowed to have
Desire for something forbidden or unattainable
I never could refuse
Inability to resist what is not allowed
No matter what I tried to do
Continued struggle and feeling of being accused
I stood accused
Sense of guilt or blame for circumstances
I reply, that I don't believe
Denial of the belief in mortality
I'm ever gonna die, I don't
Questioning if the other person shares the same disbelief in mortality
Do you?
Seeking confirmation of a shared perspective on life and death
Blame, deny, betray, divide
List of negative actions: blame, deny, betray, divide
A lie, the truth
The dilemma between falsehood and truth
Which one shall I use?
Uncertainty about which option to choose
Whatcha gonna do?
A question about the course of action to be taken
I know
Confident knowledge or understanding
Whatcha gonna do?
Repetition of the question, expressing certainty
I know, I know, I know
Reiteration of certainty and knowledge
Your sanctimony
Observation of hypocritical or self-righteous behavior
Is showing my dear
The evident display of moral superiority
The acrimony
The bitterness and resentment present
Hangs in the air
Tension or conflict hanging in the atmosphere
Beware of who you trust
Caution against placing trust in certain individuals
In this world
General warning about the deceptive nature of the world
Beware the lies about
Advice to be wary of spreading lies
to unfurl
The unfolding of falsehoods or deception
I reply, that I don't believe
Reiteration of disbelief in mortality
I'm ever gonna die, I don't
Questioning if the other person shares the same disbelief
Do you?
Seeking confirmation of a shared perspective
You were blind
Acknowledgment of the other person's blindness or ignorance
But you are not alone in this
Emphasizing that the individual is not alone in their situation
As I, was once
Identification with the past state of being blind
Like you
Connection with others who were once in a similar state
Blame, etc.
Reiteration of negative actions: blame, etc.
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