Hand Back Down
Journey Through Desolation: The Devil Makes Three's 'Hand Back Down' Meaning
Lyrics
Headlights burn like torches on the way to a war
Headlights symbolize intensity or focus on the way to a conflict.
Tell me what it was that we were fighting for
Questioning the purpose and cause of the conflict or war.
Who is this god to which we sacrifice
Questioning the deity or force for which sacrifices are made.
I say whatever he wants, we better give it to him twice
Suggests a willingness to give whatever the deity desires, even in excess.
You want to help me
Asking for assistance or support from someone.
Give me a hand back down
Requesting a helping hand to come down from a difficult situation.
'Cause I'm feeling a little rough
Expressing a feeling of being worn or distressed.
Around the edges now
Describing a state of weariness or fatigue around the edges.
Highway apostles, take me in your arms
Referring to individuals on the highway who may offer guidance or support.
Living in these alleys gonna to do me some harm
Living in challenging conditions that may cause harm.
I'm outside the truck stop talking in tongues
Being outside a place, possibly feeling disconnected or isolated.
Sermons to the deaf, selling salvation to the dumb
Engaging in futile efforts, trying to convey important messages to those who won't listen.
You want to help me
Reiterating the need for assistance or support.
Give me a hand back down
Repeating the request for a helping hand down from difficulties.
'Cause I'm feeling a little rough
Reinforcing the feeling of being worn or distressed.
Around the edges now
Emphasizing the weariness or fatigue around the edges.
Ten years of rolling, it's been a hell of a ride
Reflecting on a decade of experiences, indicating a challenging journey.
I learned that getting what you want don't leave you satisfied
Realization that obtaining desired outcomes may not bring satisfaction.
Runaway eyes and bullet proof glass
Describing the fear and cautiousness in the face of an uncertain future.
Fearing the future running towards the past
Running away from what lies ahead, possibly towards a more familiar past.
Chained to the counter in some terrible town
Feeling constrained or stuck in an undesirable location.
I'd like to take you all away, we'd never get off the ground
Expressing a desire to escape with others, but facing obstacles.
You want to help me
Reiterating the plea for assistance or support.
Give me a hand back down
Repeating the request for a helping hand down from difficulties.
'Cause I'm feeling a little rough
Reinforcing the feeling of being worn or distressed.
Around the edges now
Emphasizing the weariness or fatigue around the edges.
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