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The air raids at night, are keeping things serene.
The night air raids maintain a sense of calm.
the president's men are closing in on me.
The authorities or those in power are closing in on the speaker.
and the crosshair grin you hold me in still doest not propose an argument convincing me to shed the devil's clothes.
A challenging situation is presented, with a reference to resisting societal expectations ("devil's clothes").
electrodes to spine.
The use of electrodes on the spine is mentioned, possibly indicating a form of control or manipulation.
tongeuning my wounds clean.
Cleansing wounds with the tongue, possibly metaphorical for addressing emotional pain.
that's when the nightmare stops.
An end to a nightmarish experience.
oh yeah I had a dream, I had a dream.
The speaker recalls a dream involving being shackled in a chapel to someone unattainable.
it went - shackled to the lover of another in a chapel so pristine.
Symbolic baptism as atheists brings a sense of purity.
baptisted as atheists.
A feeling of cleanliness and liberation.
I never felt so clean.
Averse to the sound of doves, possibly representing peace or love.
the more I hear dove's cry, the less I want to fly.
Aversion to emotional vulnerability or pain.
the more I hear them crying out...
The uncertainty of when a difficult situation will end.
when does the seizure end?
Desire for an end to suffering or difficulty.
when does the cyanide kick in?
Mention of a potentially harmful substance, questioning when its effects will manifest.
I'd like to hike you up over this waste of love and back again.
An expression of wanting to overcome challenges in a relationship.
oh my mistress sweet distress your dress is bringing it all back to me.
A nostalgic reference to a past love or distress.
and we are closer then whores caught up in a roundabout in hell.
A metaphorical comparison emphasizing a close bond amidst challenging circumstances.
twilight isn't in the dark on this one you can play me out on the hotel floor.
A situation where darkness isn't hidden, possibly suggesting openness.
the more I hear doves cry.
Reiteration of aversion to the sound of doves.
this is where the plot it thickens.
An escalation in the storyline or conflict.
not behind the ribs but below the truth.
An exploration beneath the surface, seeking truth.
you can use your sleuth, cause I'm begging for proof.
The speaker challenges others to prove their assertions.
when does the seizure end?
Repeated questioning of when a difficult situation will end.
when does the cyanide kick in?
Repetition of questioning the impact of a harmful substance.
I'd like to hike you up over this waste of love and back again.
Desire to overcome challenges in a relationship, echoing earlier sentiments.
oh my mistress sweet distress your dress is bringing it all back to me.
Reiteration of nostalgic feelings associated with distress.
and we are closer then whores caught up in a roundabout.
Further emphasis on a strong bond in challenging circumstances.
no need to run away.
Encouragement to face challenges rather than fleeing.
the pig was snuffed and laid.
A reference to a decisive action against a perceived threat.
we say this happening all on the front page.
Public awareness or acknowledgment of a significant event.
this is the last time we bet on landmines.
A decision to avoid risky situations or choices.
we've got a lot riding on this one.
A sense of high stakes and potential consequences.
so save your bullets for the call back.
Advice to conserve resources for a crucial moment.
we've got a lot riding on this one.
Reiteration of the importance of the upcoming event.
don't turn your back till you see the blood flow black
A warning not to disregard potential danger.
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