Die By the Drop
Graves of Revelations: Life's Depths and Peaks
Lyrics
Let's dig a hole in the sand brother,
Expressing a desire to create a symbolic resting place in the sand with a companion.
A little grave we can fill together,
Suggesting collaboration in filling the grave, emphasizing a shared experience.
I got myself a problem,
The singer acknowledges having a significant issue or challenge.
That I've been lookin' to sell,
Indicating a willingness to resolve or get rid of the mentioned problem.
Some people die just a little
Noting that some people experience a gradual decline or diminishment in life.
Sometimes you die by the drop
Referring to the possibility of facing a sudden or intense demise, metaphorically represented as "the drop."
Some people die in the middle
Highlighting that some individuals may perish in the middle of their journey or existence.
I live just fine on the top
The singer asserts their contentment with living at the top, suggesting a successful or fulfilling life.
I'm gonna take you for worse or better
Committing to be with someone in both challenging and better times.
I'm gonna make you for worse or better
Expressing determination to shape or influence the mentioned person in various circumstances.
I'm gonna take you for worse or better
Reiterating the commitment to be with someone in different situations.
To my little grave
Referring symbolically to the shared grave as a destination for the relationship.
I never said we was equal
Denying equality, suggesting a recognition of differences in the relationship.
I never wished to be saved
Rejecting a desire for salvation or rescue.
If I'm a problem then preacher
Challenging a preacher or authority figure, proposing the idea of creating a grave.
Let's dig a little grave
Suggesting the need to confront and deal with problems by creating a symbolic grave.
I'm gonna take you for worse or better
Repeating the commitment to be with someone in various circumstances.
I'm gonna make you for worse or better
Reiterating the intention to shape or influence the mentioned person.
I'm gonna take you for worse or better
Affirming the commitment to be with someone through different situations.
To my little grave
Referring again to the symbolic grave as a destination for the relationship.
Let's dig a hole in the sand, brother
Proposing to dig another hole in the sand, indicating a willingness to face challenges together.
Starve off the land for worse or better
Suggesting resilience and determination to endure difficulties together.
Get right down to the bottom
Encouraging going to the bottom, facing the depth of challenges or issues.
If one goes I'll do the other
Committing to reciprocal action, supporting each other when one is down.
Some people die just a little
Reiteration of the idea that some people experience gradual decline or diminishment.
Sometimes you die by the drop
Repeating the theme of facing a sudden or intense demise, represented as "the drop."
Some people die in the middle
Reiterating that some individuals may perish in the middle of their journey.
I live just fine on the top
Reaffirming contentment with living at the top, emphasizing success or fulfillment.
I'm gonna take you for worse or better
Repeating the commitment to be with someone in various circumstances.
I'm gonna make you for worse or better
Reiterating the intention to shape or influence the mentioned person.
I'm gonna take you for worse or better
Affirming the commitment to be with someone through different situations.
To my little grave
Referring once again to the symbolic grave as a destination for the relationship.
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