Obsessions
Haunted Desires and 80-Proof Redemption: The Barlow's Obsessions Unveiled
Lyrics
She's a long way from St. Pete
She is far away from St. Petersburg.
And she's checking all the car doors
She is attempting to open car doors, possibly engaging in illicit activities.
Lying through her teeth she's raised on the nations floor
She is deceitful and has been raised on the harsh realities of life.
And it won't back down
There are challenges she faces, but she won't give up.
And it won't back down
Reiteration of her determination and resilience.
Haunted as she is sweet
Despite being haunted, she possesses a sweet demeanor.
80 proof holy water
She is compared to 80-proof holy water, suggesting complexity or strength.
Where angels and devils meet
Her existence is where both good and evil forces converge.
Never know who's on her shoulder
She is surrounded by uncertainty, not knowing who influences her decisions.
She'll run you a ground
She has the power to bring others down or cause their downfall.
She'll run you a ground
Reiteration of her ability to impact others negatively.
Can't give life a second look
Reflection on avoiding revisiting past mistakes.
When you're haunted by desire
Desire haunts her, making it challenging to appreciate life.
Life's a gamble or nothing at all
Life is seen as a risky endeavor or not worth living without taking risks.
Hate to lose when ya try
Disliking failure when attempting something.
Obsessions ain't ever satisfied
Obsessions are insatiable and never bring satisfaction.
Ain't no gold in these hills
No valuable rewards in the challenges she faces.
Ain't no rival to the pain
There's no competition to the pain she experiences.
'Cept a fistful of these pills
The only remedy seems to be a handful of pills.
'Til it ends up in your veins
Drugs become a solution until they become a part of her life.
And it won't back down
Reiteration of facing challenges and not giving up.
It won't back down
Emphasizing the resilience and determination.
Can't give life a second look
Similar to line 12, advising against dwelling on past mistakes.
When you're haunted by desire
Desire continues to haunt, making it difficult to move forward.
Life's a gamble or nothing at all
Life is portrayed as a gamble where one must take risks.
Hate to lose when ya try
Disliking failure when pursuing goals.
Obsessions ain't ever satisfied
Reiteration that obsessions never bring satisfaction.
Obsessions ain't ever satisfied
Stating conclusively that obsessions are never fulfilled.
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